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Based in Tennessee, Erika R. Barnes concentrates on legal law. With a practice built over nearly a decade, Erika R. Barnes understands legal from every angle. R. Barnes understands the stress legal issues create and works to ease client concerns. Erika R. Barnes practices law in Tennessee with a focus on achieving client objectives.
Local Legal Snapshot
Jurisdiction
Tennessee
State Capital
Nashville
Highest Court
Tennessee Supreme Court
Bar Association
Tennessee Bar Association
Typical Consultation
$150-$300
Typical Hourly Range
$250-$450/hr
Fee Model Notes
Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.
Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.
Awards & Recognition
- Recognized: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Practice Area: Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Practice Area: Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Martindale-Hubbell, AV-Preeminent Peer Review Rated
- National Association of Trial Advocacy, NITA Advocate
- American Board of Certification, Board Certified, Business Bankruptcy Law
- Mid-South Super Lawyers
- Mid-South Super Lawyers, Rising Star
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018
Education
- Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 2004
- Tennessee Tech University, M.B.A., graduated 2001
- Tennessee Tech University, B.S., magna cum laude, World Cultures and Business, graduated 2000
- Tennessee Tech University, B.A., magna cum laude, Foreign Language, French, graduated 2000
Reviews
Patricia Morales
A Lifeline During Our Company's Financial Restructuring
When our family-owned manufacturing business in Nashville faced overwhelming creditor pressure and potential insolvency, we turned to Erika Barnes at Stites & Harbison. Her dual expertise in bankruptcy law and litigation was immediately apparent. Erika leveraged her deep understanding of creditor-debtor rights, honed over her seven-year practice, to navigate a complex Chapter 11 reorganization. Her Vanderbilt Law background and practical MBA insight from Tennessee Tech were invaluable, allowing her to craft a strategic plan that addressed both legal and operational realities. The recognition she has received in banking and finance litigation was well-earned; she anticipated every challenge. Erika managed the immense stress of the situation with remarkable professionalism, guiding us to a favorable outcome that saved the business. She is an exceptional attorney who truly understands legal matters from every angle.
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