Alexander Barnes

Alex is a partner in Obermayer’s Creditors’ Rights, Bankruptcy and Financial Reorganization Department. 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, Alex represents individuals and business clients in commercial litigation and transactional matters.

Recognized for his results-oriented and cost-effective approach, Alex 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. Alex is committed to keeping clients fully informed and being accessible and responsive beyond the business day.

In addition to spending time with friends and family, Alex enjoys playing golf, pick-up basketball, squash and mountain biking. Last year, he defied both injury and Father Time by playing in the over-50 age division of the Vail Lacrosse Tournament for Middlebury College. In recent years, Alex has developed an interest in cooking and Sunday afternoons are often spent creating barbeque masterpieces with his beloved Big Green Egg.