Brent A. Barnes

Brent A. Barnes is an associate at Robinson & McElwee, PLLC in Alliance, Ohio. He advises individuals and businesses on litigation, business law, and oil and gas matters. His practice includes commercial disputes, breach of contract claims, real estate litigation, injunctions, appellate matters, business planning, and formation issues. Clients rely on his guidance when legal disputes, business concerns, or property-related matters require practical analysis and steady representation.

Barnes earned his J.D. from Creighton University School of Law in Omaha, Nebraska. While in law school, he was president and co-founder of the student chapter of the American Constitutional Society, served on the International Moot Court team, and completed an internship with the Iowa Public Defender’s Office. He also earned a B.A. from the University of Mount Union with degrees in business finance and political science, giving him a practical foundation for business and litigation matters.

Barnes has provided legal counsel to clients in the greater Alliance area since 2006. His experience includes civil litigation involving corporate clients, commercial disputes, breach of contract claims, oil and gas litigation, seismic acquisition matters, easement disputes, covenant issues, boundary disputes, probate, annexations, and appeals. He also has worked on business planning and formation matters, helping clients address legal needs connected to ownership, operations, disputes, and long-term planning.

Brent A. Barnes is admitted to the Ohio State Bar and the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio. He is a member of the Ohio Bar Association, Stark County Bar Association, Ohio Oil & Gas Association, and Energy & Mineral Law Foundation. He also serves on the Stark County Bar Association Grievance Committee and has supported several Alliance community organizations, reflecting a practice rooted in service, preparation, and practical client guidance.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate, Robinson & McElwee, PLLC
• Member, Ohio Bar Association
• Member, Stark County Bar Association
• Member, Ohio Oil & Gas Association
• Member, Energy & Mineral Law Foundation

Licensed State

• Ohio

Education

• Creighton University- School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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