Attorney Hasson Barnes practices in various areas of Civil and Criminal litigation, including but not limited to, Criminal Defense, Real Estate and Landlord/Tenant matters, Family Law, Guardianship and Child in Need of Assistance (CINA) proceedings. Attorney Barnes also assists business clients with entity formation, contract negotiations and risk assessment.

Attorney Barnes learned the ins and outs of criminal law while working as a Law Clerk for the Office of the Public Defender’s Misdemeanor Jury Trial Division, and developed an interest in real estate and business formation through his work as a Student Attorney, while at American University, Washington College of Law’s Community and Economic Development Law Clinic.

Prior to opening the Law Office of Hasson D. Barnes, LLC., Attorney Barnes worked as an Associate for a small downtown law firm, where he gained experience in all areas of civil litigation. In addition to his extensive litigation experience, Attorney Barnes is a trained mediator and arbitrator, and serves on the board of directors for Baltimore Community Mediation Center (BCMC), a non-profit focused on reducing violence in the community.

More About Hasson

Bar Admissions:

• Maryland

Education:

• Juris Doctorate, American University, Washington College of Law, 2006
• Bachelor of Arts, University of Baltimore, 2002

Professional Memberships:

• American Bar Association
• Maryland State Bar Association
• Baltimore County Bar Association
• Howard County Bar Association