About

James Francis Barna brings a wealth of revel in to employment law illustration. Learn extra approximately his heritage and specialties.

James Francis Barna is a rather skilled attorney based in Cazenovia, New York, with a sturdy recognition on employment regulation. With a history that includes studies at Syracuse University, Stony Brook University, and Washington University in St. Louis, Jim has mounted himself as a good parent within the discipline. During his time in law school, Jim had the privilege of working with Mary Anne Sedey, a countrywide chief in employment regulation and ladies's rights litigation. This revel in formed his understanding of the effect that large cases can have in bringing about massive adjustments and the importance of seeking justice for customers and attorneys alike. After graduating in 1996, Jim spent a decade running in nationally identified employment law offices in Memphis, Tennessee, in which he dealt with litigation subjects across 22 states and the District of Columbia. Since then, he has owned practices in Maine and New York, representing each corporate employers and employees. Jim's regions of expertise consist of agreement negotiations for executives and physicians, EPLI defense, place of job discrimination, harassment, and other workplace-associated criminal troubles, in addition to exertions regulation. Notably, in 2002, he served as associate recommend and coauthor of the effective merits quick in the first Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) case to be heard by way of the United States Supreme Court. With law licenses in New York, Maine, Tennessee, and Mississippi, Jim is able to constitute customers during the United States. He is likewise a member of the Bar of the United States Supreme Court, similarly demonstrating his commitment to excellence within the legal subject. Overall, James Francis Barna's considerable experience and determination to in search of justice make him a treasured asset to clients in need of skilled employment regulation representation.

Legal Issues

Employment Law

Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Certificates

Notary Public
Onondaga County, New York, Clerks Office

Languages

• English: Spoken, Written

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Owner
  The Barna Law Office
  2017
• Special Counsel
  Costello Cooney Fearon PLLC
  2014
• Principal
  The Barna Law Office
  2008
• Principal
  Down East Law & Litigation
  2006
• Senior Associate
  Weintraub Stock & Grisham
  1999
• Lawyer
  Waggoner Law Office
  1998
• Associate
  Ford & Harrison
  1996

Education

Associations

Costs

• Payment With Credit Card
• Conditional Fees
  Contingent fees accepted for particularly strong cases.
• Retaines and Rates
  Fees can be flat fee, hourly, contingent, or a combination of these depending on the needs of the client and the strength of the case.

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