$ 350-450 per hour
Carol M Barnes
About Carol
Biography
I have been licensed to practice law for twenty five years. I am an experienced negotiator and trial attorney who practices exclusively in Family Law. I obtained a certification as a Financial Divorce Analyst after passing numerous, rigorous, financial examinations.
I am a Certified Divorce Mediator and Negotiator completing workshops that are presently taught at Harvard University Law School. I believe in the mediation process when fair negotiations take place.
I am one of a handful of attorneys in the United States who successfully completed the American Bar Association Advanced Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute on Trial Testimony and the Expert Witness. On the occasions when the opposing side has appealed my client’s trial win with my firm, I have successfully defended these wins as the Nevada Supreme Court Affirmed these decisions.
I have been selected by several Family Court Judges to be a Guardian Ad Litem for children. I am a former Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children. Prior to practicing Family Law, I prosecuted cases at the District Attorney’s Office in Colorado where I was also licensed to practice law. I was also a jury consultant for high dollar complex civil litigation resulting in tens of millions of dollar judgments in the client’s favor.
As your lawyer, I will advise you of your legal rights and the pro and cons of the various courses of action available to you. I will put forth my best efforts to fully represent your position, whether negotiating a settlement or litigating in court.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Nevada for 23 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 30 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Carol M Barnes
712 South Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89107
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Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Expert Unmatched Legal Expertise with Equal Compassion
Ms. Carol Barnes is truly several levels above other family law attorneys. My case was extremely long and complex, but through the good, the bad, and the very ugly, Ms. Barnes stood by my side. Going above and beyond is simply her established standard. In addition to her extensive legal expertise, sh...
Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Family law.
Ms. Carol Barnes is truly unmatched in her legal expertise, work ethic, dedication, and communication skills. After working with numerous attorneys who seemed to overlook the human factor in this long and extensive legal case, Ms. Barnes and her team answered our prayers. We were lost before we found...
Posted by anonymous | November 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Absolutely Amazing!
Anyone dealing with difficulty in either wanting a divorce or going through it CALL THIS OFFICE!!! It is difficult to find a lawyer who is not just a knowledgeable professional but one that has empathy for your situation. This is a fighting team! I cannot say enough about my gratitude for this fir...
Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Highly Recommend
Carol and her firm are top notch and worth every penny. They did so much for me and my case.
Posted by Claire | May 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Excellent law firm!
I interned at Barnes Law Group when I thought that I wanted to be a Family Law attorney. While interning at the office I got to witness firsthand the internal workings, their services, and their staff. I can tell you that this staff puts a tremendous amount of work, attention, and strategy behind eve...
Carol M Barnes's Lawyer Endorsements
"Carol has been a mentor of mine for over a decade. She fights harder for her clients than any attorney I know and is not afraid to fight."
"I highly endorse Carol. Over the years, we have been both opponents and have developed cases together. She has creative ideas for problem solutions, and she is fearless in representing her clients."
"I endorse Carol. We've had a number of cases over the years. She is professional to the Court and opposing counsel. She is always on point, prepared, and aggressively (in a good way) argues for her clients."
"Had the pleasure of working with Carol on a highly contentious child custody matter. While always professional, Carol is a zealous advocate for her clients."
"Carol is a very knowledgeable and zealous attorney that thoroughly and competently represents her clients. As an opposing attorney I find her to be reasonable to work with when a settlement is in the parties' best interest, but also know her to be a thorough and aggressive advocate for her clients when a matter must be litigated"
"Carol Barnes is an excellent family law attorney. I have had many cases against Carol as her opposing counsel. I can always count on Carol to be well prepared, well versed in the law, and ready to win. Carol is tough but fair and it is my pleasure to endorse her as a colleague and as an attorney. Carol is someone to whom I would recommend others go see if my firm were not available, which, when it comes down to it, is the highest praise an attorney can get."
"I endorse this lawyer. Carol is extremely knowledgeable. She and I have been opposing counsel on several cases and the depth of her knowledge of relevant case law and insight has always forced me to stay at the top of my game. I would recommend her to anyone seeking a Family Law attorney."
"Ms. Barnes is very professional and reasonable. She is well known in the Nevada legal community as an ethical lawyer. Ms. Barnes and I have had contentious cases against each other, yet, my experience with Ms. Barnes was always pleasant. I would highly recommend this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is articulate, professional, and tough. Yet, she is approachable to get the matter resolved."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Having gone up against her, Carol has proven to be a staunch advocate for her clients. Carol is skilled in obtaining the information she needs to get results for her clients. That, coupled with a strong knowledge of the law, makes Carol an effective attorney."
"Carol and I used to work for the same firm. During that time, Carol and I worked on cases together and she was very diligent, fighting for the rights of her clients. Since we have begun our own firms, Carol and I have handled cases against each other. As an opposing Counsel, I find Carol to work her cases diligently, to be amenable to discussing settlement and to be aggressive when it becomes necessary."
"Carol is an extremely aggressive advocate for her clients. Highly recommend."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
10.0 Rating Top Attorney, Avvo
2020
Family & Divorce Law, Lawyers of Distinction
2020
Client Champion Gold, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Legal Elite, Nevada Business
2019
10 Best Female Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2018
Client's Choice, Avvo
2018
5 Star out of 36 Reviews, Avvo
2017
Client Champion Gold, Martin-Dale Hubbell
2017
Women of Distinction Honors Edition, Trademark
2017
Best Child Support Lawyers in Las Vegas, Expertise
2016
10 Best Female Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2010
100 Hour Club, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Pro Bono Project
2003
50 Hour Club, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Pro Bono Project
2003
Certificate of Commendation, United States Senate
Work Experience
2006 - 2020
Founding Attorney, Barnes Law Group
2005 - 2005
Associate, HM Law Firm
1994 - 1995
District Attorney, District Attorney's Office
Sample of Legal Cases
Supreme Court Cases
Trial Court Decision Affirmed
Supreme Court Cases
Trial Court Decision Affirmed
Supreme Court Cases
Trial Court Decision Affirmed
Supreme Court Cases
Trial Court Decision Affirmed
Education
1994
Regent University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
California State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Family Law: What Do You Do When...?
When Custody and Visitation Becomes a Nightmare
2016
Family Law: What Do You Do When...?
When Child and Spousal Support Calculations Get Complicated
Publications
2016
National Business Institute Seminar
When Child and Spousal Support Calculations Get Complicated
Languages
Spanish
English
German
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