David Alexander Barnes

David Alexander Barnes

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP • Philadelphia, PA
Bankruptcy DebtPersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(855) 532-5013
Address
Centre Square West 1500 Market Street Suite 3400, Philadelphia, PA, 19102-2101, US

Professional

About

D. Alexander Barnes is a partner in the in the Creditors’ Rights, Bankruptcy and Financial Reorganization Department of Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP. He represents businesses and individuals facing preference and avoidance litigation, Chapter 11 debtors-in- possession, Chapter 7 and 11 Trustees, Liquidating Trustees, Creditor Committees, secured and unsecured creditors, asset purchasers, and equipment lessors in all facets of commercial bankruptcy. Additionally, Mr. Barnes represents individuals and business clients in commercial litigation and transactional matters. Recognized for his results-oriented and cost-effective approach, Mr. Barnes tailors his strategy to the specific needs of his clients. He prides himself on his ability to listen to and understand the objectives of his clients, explain the litigation process in a straight-forward manner, and to develop a plan that uses creative and unique strategies to achieve successful results. Mr. Barnes is committed to keeping clients fully informed and being accessible and responsive beyond the business day. Mr. Barnes is an experienced and successful appellate lawyer who has briefed and argued a number of cases of significance before the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and has filed matters before the Supreme Court of the United States. These cases involved high-profile issues that have generated significant commentary within the professional community, have received extensive media coverage, and have been followed as precedential or persuasive authority by courts throughout the country. Mr. Barnes writes extensively on bankruptcy and business-law topics and is the editor of Obermayer’s bankruptcy blog. Mr. Barnes also lectures on bankruptcy matters for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute.

About Bankruptcy Debt Law

Bankruptcy attorneys help individuals and businesses overwhelmed by debt find relief through bankruptcy or debt restructuring. They guide clients through the process to a fresh start. Common matters include chapter 7 bankruptcy, chapter 13 bankruptcy, debt negotiation, creditor harassment.

Credentials

Education
1988 Case Western Reserve University School of Law JD 1985 Middlebury College BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2015 AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Publications
2007 Bankruptcy Supplement of the Pennsylvania Law Weekly and the Legal Intelligencer Who Cares About Health Care? The Newly Created Role of the Patient Care Ombudsman
Associations
2012 - Present The Supreme Court for the United States 2005 - Present United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit 2004 - Present United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania 2002 - Present United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania 1993 - Present United States District Court for the District of Arizona
Updated: Mar 08, 2026