Attorney Profiles

Jeff Barnes was born in Tazewell, Virginia in 1959. Jeff began his practice with Browder, Russell, Morris & Butcher in 1986 and for twelve years was a principal in the Newport News insurance-defense firm of Waddell & Barnes, P.C. He has defended civil suits in courts throughout the state and his practice includes workers' compensation, products liability, motor vehicle, premises liability and commercial litigation.

Education:

• College of William & Mary, B.A., 1981
• The Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary, J.D., 1986
       - National Moot Court Team
       - Order of Barristers

Professional Honors & Activities:

• Virginia Bar Association
• Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys - Board of Directors (1998-2001)
• Newport News Bar Association - President (2003-04)

Bar & Court Admissions:

• Virginia State Bar - 1986
• United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
• Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

Community Activities:

• St. Andrews Episcopal School - Newport News - Board of Trustees
• Hidenwood Presbyterian Church - Newport News - Clerk of Session (2003-04)
• Presbyterian Church USA - Elder
• Salisbury Presbyterian Church - Midlothian - Clerk of Session (2009-10)