Robert Barnes
Barnes Law
Owner
From small-town East Ridge, Tennessee, to the elite environs of the Eastern Ivy league, Robert Barnes walks among the humble and the haughty. Traveling from the everyday to the esteemed, representing clients fighting for their civil rights and celebrities taking on the IRS, Barnes heeds the advice of his newspaper-throwing father, Walter, who was fond of reminding, “Never judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his shoes”.
From Grok: An American lawyer, political commentator, and founder of Barnes Law LLP, known for his representation of controversial figures and cases often centered around constitutional issues. His legal practice and public persona are marked by a willingness to take on cases that challenge mainstream or governmental narratives, earning him a reputation among some as a defender of the underdog. Barnes has been involved in high-profile cases like those of Alex Jones, Kyle Rittenhouse (though he did not represent Rittenhouse at trial), and has represented individuals in disputes against significant governmental or societal pressures. He co-hosts the podcast "Viva & Barnes: Law for the People," where he discusses legal issues from a perspective often critical of establishment views. His background includes a transfer from Yale University to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, reflecting his early aversion to elitism. Barnes's activities have made him a recognizable figure in legal and political commentary circles, particularly for his engagement with issues that intersect with constitutional rights and freedoms.
"The whistleblower effort led by Brooke Jackson saved lives'