Adam M. Barnes

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    Adam focuses his practice on commercial litigation involving premises liability, product liability, auto liability, fire losses, and employment liability, as well as insurance coverage litigation. He has litigated cases in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio; tried matters in both state and federal courts; and handled appeals before appellate courts in all three states.

    Recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer since 2019, Adam regularly shares his knowledge with peers and clients alike. He has presented for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute on a range of topics and frequently speaks to insurers on insurance coverage and risk transfer. He has also authored materials addressing indemnification and the defense perspective in litigation.

    Adam earned his Juris Doctor, from Indiana University School of Law and received his undergraduate degree from Indiana University - Bloomington, graduating magna cum laude.

    Admissions
    Ohio
    Pennsylvania
    West Virginia
    U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
    U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania
    U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio
    U.S. District Court Northern District of West Virginia
    U.S. District Court Southern District of West Virginia
    U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
    U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
    U.S. Supreme Court
    Education
    Indiana University School of Law-Bloomington (J.D., 1999)
    Indiana University-Bloomington (B.A., magna cum laude, 1993)
    Honors & awards
    Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
    2019-2025
    Associations & memberships
    Allegheny County Bar Association
    Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia
    Ohio Bar Association
    Pennsylvania Defense Institute
    West Virginia Bar Association
    Year joined
    2025