James R. Barnes, Esq.

Attorney at Law

James R. Barnes, Esq. joined Burke & Casserly, P.C. as an associate attorney in 2005. He focuses his practice in elder law, wills, trusts and estates, corporation and business succession planning and real estate. James is admitted to practice law in New York State and is also a member of the Bar of the United States Supreme Court.

James is a member of the New York State Bar Association, in addition to its Trusts and Estates, Elder Law and Young Lawyers Sections. He has become an active member of the Young Lawyers Section, serving in many leadership capacities and on several committees. James currently serves as Chair-Elect (one of four officer positions) of the Young Lawyers Section and previously served as Treasurer and Secretary. He is also a member of the Albany County Bar Association, and currently serves as co-Chair of its Young Lawyers Committee.

James’ commitment to his practice is reflected in his involvement with many organizations and community events. James currently serves on the Visiting Nurse Service of Schenectady and Saratoga Counties Foundation Board. He also serves on a professional advisory committee for Interim HealthCare in Albany. James enjoys conducting regular speaking engagements in various community and professional forums, lecturing about current topics affecting seniors. He has also become a frequent speaker at continuing legal education programs for attorneys and other professionals involved with estate planning and elder law.

James received his Juris Doctorate from Wake Forest University School of Law in 2004, where he studied as an A.J. Fletcher Law Scholar. While at Wake Forest, he became an active member of the Phi Alpha Delta National Law School Fraternity, serving for two years as the chapter’s Vice-President. James pursued his undergraduate education at the State University of New York at Binghamton. In 2001, he received his Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, double majoring in Philosophy, Politics and Law, and in Music. At Binghamton, he became a member of the Phi Beta Kappa, Golden Key and Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Societies.

James lives with his wife, Monica, in Latham.