Leslie Ann Barnes

Leslie Ann Barnes

also known as Leslie Weygandt Barnes

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 33 years

Civil rights Lawyer at Indianapolis, IN
Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Family, Government ... +2 more

PO Box 199191, Indianapolis, IN

About Leslie

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Civil Rights 30%

Plaintiff's counsel for discrimination cases involving employment, educational settings, access to health care, and disability cases.

30%
Family 25%

Name and Gender Marker Change Petitions with Sealed Records, collaborative dispute resolution, estate planning and probate, divorce, custody, and guardianships.

25%
Government 25%

Government procurement, contract negotiations, administrative law, and government assistance (including social security and disability).

25%
Education 10%

Advisory and dispute resolutions for both student and educator issues.

10%
Election Campaigns and Political Law 10%

Voter protection, campaign finance compliance issues, issue advocacy, election administration, candidate eligibility issues, and post-election disputes involving recounts and contests.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 33 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1992

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Barnes Legal Group

PO Box 199191, Indianapolis, IN, 46219

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Leslie Ann Barnes's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (5)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (0)

Posted by Jill | January 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awesome

She was very involved, carrying, helpful, friendly, and explained things me to. Would recommend her to anybody.

Posted by Zack | January 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent attorney

Leslie helped with our case and kept us very grounded and was so loving and thoughtful thru the whole process i would recomend her to anyone

Posted by Lane | December 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Support

Leslie was a supportive and helpful attourny and I am glad to have had her help. I would recommend her to anyone who needs an advocate.

Posted by Trent | August 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Leslie is Incredible!

Leslie Barnes was an indispensable ally in the years that I worked with her while she was Co-General Counsel of our state agency. Her passion, commitment, and attention to detail is unparalleled. Leslie's approach considers every facet of the problem and she quickly contributes multiple options tha...t will lead to a winning solution.

Posted by Alison and Terry | August 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Parental Guardianship for our critically injured adult son/attorney advocate for hospital discharge planning meeting

Ms Barnes showed genuine concern and compassion when helping my husband and I obtain legal guardianship for our adult son after a life threatening injury left him temporarily unable to make his own medical and financial decisions. She went out of her way to accommodate us by not only working around o...ur schedules but meeting the quick turn around time enabling us to have the guardianship granted in less than two weeks. Ms Barnes acted as our attorney/patient advocate during the hospital discharge planning meeting to ensure we given aqequate time in planning and transitioning our son from the hospital where he was currently residing to the next phase and new out of state location in his road to recovery. During our first meeting Ms Barnes was quick to assure us that she is available as needed to assist with any legal concerns and to aid us in relieving some of our anxiety and legal burden during this unexpected life altering accident. My husband and I were extremly satisfied with Ms Barnes personalized prompt attention, professional work ethics and legal knowledge. We highly recommend Ms Barnes and will not hesitate to use her services for any future legal concerns.

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Leslie Ann Barnes's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Clay

Business lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mrs. Barnes. She is a truly asset to our legal community. Very helpful on AVVO and a great expert in the field."

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Jessica Lacy

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Founder, Attorney, Barnes Legal Group

2007 - 2014

General Counsel, Indiana Election Division

1998 - 2006

Adjunct Professor, Ivy Tech Community College

1997 - 2001

Legal Counsel, Leslie Barnes

1993 - 1996

Staff Attorney, Legislative Services Agency

1992 - 1993

Clerk, Allen County Superior Court

Associations

2016 - Present

Indiana Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Indianapolis PFLAG

Member

2014 - Present

National Organization for Women

Member

2013 - Present

NAACP

Member

Education

1992

Indiana University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Purdue University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Indiana NOW Annual Conference

Voter Protection

2014

Indiana Election Administrator's Annual Conference Elections

2014

Indiana African Methodist Episcopal Conference

Indiana Voter Protection & Engagement

2014

Indiana Administrator's Conference 2014

Campaign Finance Administration and Enforcement

2014

Indiana Administrator's Conference 2014

Voter Registration Issues

2014

Indiana Administrator's Conference 2014

County Election Boards: Oaths, Challenges, Complaints, Hearings, & Appeals

2014

Clerks of the Circuit Court State Called Convention Election Legislation

2014

Annual Conference

Voter Protection and Engagement

2013

Interim Study Committee Residency and Indiana Elections

2013

Allen County Bar Association

Indiana Election Law

2013

Allen County Bar Association Elections

Publications

2014

Indiana Election Division Indiana Voter Registration Guidebook

2014

Indiana Election Division Indiana Election Administrator's Manual

2014

Indiana Election Division Indiana Candidate Guide

2011

Indiana Election Division Indiana Town Election Guidebook

Languages

English

Activity

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