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About William Clark Barnes, Jr.

William Clark Barnes, Jr. is a lawyer practicing adoption law, criminal law - defense, dui and 10 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years. William practices at Law Office of William C. Barnes, Jr. in Columbia, TN.

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Divorce
Posted by Marissa
September 23, 2025
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I hired Billy Barnes and his paralegal (and wife) Amy Fitzgerald for my divorce, and I cannot express strongly enough how devastatingly disappointed I am. Amy denied they were married, which was dishonest from the start. Billy gave up before walking into court. Despite me providing documented abuse, manipulation, and witnesses to protect my children, NONE of it was brought forward. They ignored evidence, silenced my witness, and asked my ex no meaningful questions. I felt abandoned. Billy once said, “I don’t like losing,” yet he didn’t even try. Later I learned Amy knew my ex’s lawyer — a conflict that explains much. Worse, they allowed imputed SSI income (illegal for the disabled) until the judge himself stopped it. Their lack of advocacy harmed my children and destroyed my case. I’d have done better representing myself. If you are a parent, disabled, or need real advocacy — avoid this office. Lazy, biased, and careless.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
June 18, 2012
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 1
    • Divorce
  • General Practice
  • Criminal Law 1
    • Juvenile Law
  • Other 9
    • Adoption Law
    • Criminal Law - Defense
    • DUI
    • Estate Planning & Probate
    • Personal Injury Law
    • Trust
    • Wills and Estates
    • Workers Compensation Law
    • Wrongful Death Law

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
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    Firm Name
    Law Office of William C. Barnes, Jr.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1985, Tennessee
    Memberships
    Maury County, Tennessee and American Bar Associations
    Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
    The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
    Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Memphis Cecill C. Humphreys School of Law
    Class of 1985
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Tennessee at Knoxville
    Class of 1982
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1959
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida, December 4, 1959
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