David J. Barnier, Attorney
	Direct: (619) 682-4842 djb@barkerolmsted.com AHCD_questionnaire.pdf

Practice Areas:
Estate Planning (with emphasis on planning for Medi-Cal and public benefits)
Business Litigation
Construction Law and Litigation
Construction Contract Preparation and Contract Review
Personal Injury Litigation

Bar Admissions:
California, 1995
Nevada, 1996
US District Court Southern District of California, 1997

Education:
J.D. from the University of Southern California, 1995
B.S. from the University of California, Berkeley, 1992

Experience:
Mr. Barnier practices in both estate planning and in business litigation.

Mr. Barnier provides general estate planning for his clients with a special emphasis on ensuring that his clients and his clients' designated agents have preserved the ability to accomplish planning for Medi-Cal and other public benefits. Mr. Barnier regularly contributes to the Senior Security radio show on KOGO-AM in San Diego and presents monthly workshops on estate planning issues.

Mr. Barnier represents businesses on almost any issue that can affect a business, including litigation and litigation avoidance, which is accomplished through consultation and document review before business contracts are executed and during the performance of business contracts.

Mr. Barnier's construction collection practice emphasizes breach of contract claims, mechanic's liens, stop notices and payment bond claims. A large part of his practice includes counseling his construction clients on contract issues, including the preparation of contracts, the review of proposed contracts, and advising clients regarding on-the-job disputes. He frequently presents seminars to the construction industry by which he explains the complex laws affecting the industry, and how companies can avoid litigation or, as a last resort, be best prepared for litigation.

Mr. Barnier’s articles and opinions on construction law topics have been published in the Los Angeles Times, the Daily Transcript, and numerous construction trade journals. He was the featured speaker at the 2005 Structural Roof Erectors Association Annual Spring Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, and has presented seminars sponsored by the Engineering & General Contractors Association (EGCA), the Daily Transcript, and other construction trade groups.

Construction Law Seminars and Presentations:

• June 8, 2005 “The Use Of Writings To Document Business Events” presented through the Mission Valley Corporate Connection (MVCC), San Diego, CA

• March 17, 2005 “How To Avoid Attorneys’ Fees” presented through the Structural Roof Erectors Association (SREA), Phoenix, AZ

• February 10, 2004 “The Top Ten Misconceptions About Mechanic’s Liens” presented through the Engineering & General Contractors Association (EGCA)

• June through August, 2003 “The Daily Transcript Summer Construction Law Seminar Series” presented through the Daily Transcript, San Diego, CA

• May 20, 2003 “Mechanic’s Lien Law & Strategies In California” presented through National Business Institute (NBI), San Diego, CA

• July 30, 2002 “California Construction Issues” presented through Lorman Education Services, San Diego, CA

• May 31, 2002 “Construction Claims In California” presented through Lorman Education Services, San Diego, CA