About Carl Douglas
Carl Douglas Barnes is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1972. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Barnes is the managing attorney at the Law Offices of Carl D. Barnes, a personal injury law firm located in Pasadena, California. He has been practicing law for over four decades, serving clients throughout Southern California.
Mr. Barnes earned his Juris Doctor degree from Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles, California. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the University of California, Santa Barbara, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy. During his time at Southwestern, he was recognized for his academic achievements and commitment to the legal profession.
Mr. Barnes concentrates his practice in the area of personal injury law, representing individuals who have been injured in various accidents, including motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, and construction accidents. He handles all stages of litigation, from initial case evaluation and discovery to settlement negotiations and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Barnes has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles, the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, and the United States Supreme Court. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in Century City for five years.
Mr. Barnes is an active member of the Consumer Attorneys of California and the Los Angeles County Bar Association. He holds membership in the California Bar Association and the American Association for Justice. He is also a certified mediator through the Los Angeles County Superior Court mediation program. Mr. Barnes is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Southern California effectively.
