Meet Attorney Jason F. Barnes
Mr. Barnes began his legal career in 1991 as a paralegal for his father, Attorney Lyle J. Barnes, before earning his law degree and commencing practice in 2002.
Attorney Jason F. Barnes’ practice is highly focused on adoption law. He brings extensive experience to families navigating the legal adoption process. Mr. Barnes has represented many people over the years in all types of adoption matters and cases, including litigation in adoption matters. He is passionate about helping others successfully navigate the complexities of adoption law.
Service in the Community:
President-
Davis County Bar Association
-February 2020 – January 2023
President-
Utah Adoption Council
– June 2009 – June 2010 (President Elect 2008-2009; and Advisor to the President 2009-2010).
– June 2026 – June 2027 (President Elect June 2025 – June 2026; and Advisor to the President 2026-2027).
Testified before the HOUSE JUDICIARY STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING on February 23, 2010, regarding H.B. 162 “Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor”. http://le.utah.gov/~2010/minutes/HJUD0223.htm, as it pertained to adoption law.
Testified before the SENATE JUDICIARY, LAW ENFORCEMENT & CRIMINAL JUSTICE STANDING COMMITTEE on February 26, 2014, regarding S.B. 229 Adoption Act Amendments. http://www.le.utah.gov/Interim/2014/pdf/00002637.pdf
Testified before the SENATE JUDICIARY, LAW ENFORCEMENT & CRIMINAL JUSTICE STANDING COMMITTEE on February 25, 2020, regarding S.B. 160, Termination of Parental Rights Modifications, as it pertained to adoption law.
https://le.utah.gov/~2020/bills/static/SB0160.html.
Teaching/Lecturing/Speaking Engagements:
NBI Faculty member– All-day seminars teaching other attorneys regarding adoption (CLE – “Continuing Legal Education courses”).
- Speaker/Faculty member at the NBI CLE – “Adoption Law: Start to Finish”, which was held on February 4, 2014, at the Radisson Hotel in Salt Lake City Downtown.
- Speaker/Faculty member at the NBI CLE: “ADOPTION LAW”, which was held on February 26, 2015, at the Radisson Hotel in Salt Lake City Downtown.
- Speaker/Faculty member at the NBI CLE: “ADOPTION LAW: Start to Finish”, which was held on February 6, 2017, at the Hyatt Place- Downtown Salt Lake City.
- Speaker/Faculty member at the NBI CLE: “ADOPTION LAW MADE SIMPLE”, which was held on June 12, 2018, at the Hampton Inn- Downtown Salt Lake City.
- Speaker/Faculty member at the NBI CLE: “Adoption Law: Start to Finish”, which was held on February 3, 2020, at the Hampton Inn- Downtown Salt Lake City.
- Speaker at the Utah Family Law Section Bar: “Avoiding Minefields of Adoption Law”, which was held on May 15, 2020, via Live Online.
- Speaker/Faculty member at the NBI CLE: “Utah Adoption Law: Start to Finish”, to be held/held on June 30, 2021, via Live Online.
Organizations:
- Utah Adoption Council.
Past President/Member - Davis County Bar Association.
Past President/Member - Weber County Bar Association.
Member