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Biography

Practice Areas

Discrimination 20%

I have litigated Federal discrimination claims in courts throughout the United States.

30 years | 75 cases

20%

Sexual Harassment 20%

I have litigated Federal sexual harassment claims in courts throughout the United States.

30 years | 50 cases

20%

Employment and Labor 15%

My practice includes wage and overtime cases under the Fair Labor Standards Act and the New York Labor Law.

30 years | 250 cases

15%

Civil Rights 10%

I handle constitutional claims, and workplace and governmental civil rights

30 years | 10 cases

10%

Contracts and Agreements 10%

I specialize in drafting, reviewing, and advising regarding employment agreements, particularly for physicians and other professionals.

30 years | 50 cases

10%

Libel and Slander 5%

I am fully versed in libel and slander claims.

Litigation 5%

I have litigated in Federal court, state court and before administrative agencies.

Mediation 5%

I have participated in hundreds of mediations.

Social Security & Disability 5%

Social Security Appeals.

Wrongful Termination 5%

I evaluate and litigate wrongful termination claims.

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 17 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2008

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maine for 18 years

State: Maine

Acquired: 2007

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Mississippi for 25 years

State: Mississippi

Acquired: 2001

Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in Tennessee for 30 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1996

Suspended

No misconduct found

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Location

The Barna Law Firm

Clovernook, 9 Rippleton Road, Cazenovia, NY, 13035

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Law Offices of James Francis Barna

Syracuse, NY, 13202

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Experience

Rating: 6.8 (Good)

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Principal, The Barna Law Firm

2006 - 2008

Principal, Down East Law & Litigation

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Associations

2008 - Present

Onondaga County Bar Association

Member

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Sample of Legal Cases

Ragsdale v. Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

Winning verdict for the client.

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Education

1996

WASHINGTON UNIV

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Stony Brook University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Syracuse University

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Languages

English

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Activity

Legal Answers

Q&A

Can I sue Denny’s if one of their employees says something extremely inappropriate to me while on the clock?

24 Oct 2017