Belinda S. Barnes

BELINDA S. BARNES

Belinda S. Barnes is a partner in the law firm of Gallagher, Gams, Pryor, Tallan & Littrell, L.L.P. where she practices in the areas of First and Third Party Insurance Defense and Commercial and Personal Lines of Insurance.

Education

  • The Ohio State University – Moritz College of Law, J.D., 1987, with honors
  • The Ohio State University, B.S., 1984, summa cum laude

Professional Associations and Positions Held

  • Columbus Bar Association: Member, 1987-Present; Sustaining Member, 2000-Present; President, June 2006–June 2007; Member, Board of Governors, 2000-2008; Member, Judicial Screening Committee, 1995-1999 and 2008-present; Judicial Screening Committee Chairperson, 1996-1997; Member, Judicial Campaign Advertising Committee, 1996-Present; Judicial Campaign Advertising Committee Chairperson, 2000-2001; Member, Admissions Committee, 1998-Present; Member, Ad Hoc Subcommittee Evaluating Judiciary Committee Procedures, 1996-1999; Member, Ad Hoc Subcommittee Screening Candidates for Judicial Appointment, 1998-2006; Writer, Civil Jury Trials for Columbus Bar Lawyers Quarterly, 1998-2010.
  • Ohio State Bar Association: Member, 1987-Present; Judicial Campaign Advertising Monitoring Committee, 2002-Present, Vice-Chair, 2002-Present; Member, Council of Delegates, 2006-Present; Chair, Council of Delegates Screening Committee, 2006-2007.
  • American Bar Association: Member, 1999-2009
  • Member, American Inns of Court, Franklin Inn, 1993-Present; President, 2003-2005
  • Member, Defense Research Institute (DRI), 1995-2009
  • Member, International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC), 2001-2009
  • Member, Franklin County Women Lawyers, 2003-Present
  • Member, Ohio Women’s Bar Association, 2004-Present
  • Past Volunteer Mediator, Settlement Week
  • Member, Columbus Association of Civil Trial Attorneys (COACTA), 1993-1995
  • Member, Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys (OACTA), 1995-Present
  • Lawyer Advisor for Westerville North Mock Trial Program, 1992-1993

Awards and Honors

  • Earned Martindale-Hubbell “A-V” peer review designation (legal ability “Very High to Preeminent” and general ethical reputation “Very High”)
  • Selected to Super Lawyers from 2007–present. Only 5% of the lawyers in the State of Ohio are selected based upon peer recognition and professional achievement.

Representative Matters

  • Lead counsel in hundreds of lawsuits filed in Common Pleas and Municipal Courts throughout Ohio as well as the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
  • Represent individuals and companies accused of negligence and/or intentional torts
  • Assist clients in investigating and determining insurance coverage
  • Defend individuals and companies against questionable debt collection practices

Presentations

  • Jury Verdicts, Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Civil Cases, 1998-2003
  • Civil Jury Trials for Columbus Bar Lawyers Quarterly, formerly BAR Briefs, 1998-2010
  • Numerous articles for Columbus Bar Lawyers Quarterly, including “Details on a Noble Calling” and “No More ‘Winning at Any Cost’ Elections”

Community Activities

Member, Central Ohio Families with Children from China (COFCC), 2003-2009

Areas of Practice

Civil LitigationWrongful Death
Closed Head Injuries / Traumatic Brain Injury ClaimsBusiness Litigation
Insurance Claims ManagementNegligence Law
Insurance Defense

Contact Attorney

You can contact Belinda S. Barnes at bbarnes@ggptl.com or call (614)228-5151