Pickens, Barnes & Abernathy

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  • Established in 1974
  • Firm Size 6
  • The defense of personal injury and wrongful death claims on behalf of liability insurance carriers.

  • Peer Reviews

    4.9/5.0 (21)
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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About this firm

Pickens, Barnes & Abernathy, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was founded as Pickens & Barnes in January, 1974, by James F. Pickens and Minor Barnes. The name was changed to Pickens, Barnes & Abernathy when Terry J. Abernathy became a Partner in 1977. Matthew G. Novak joined the firm in 1982 and was made a Partner in 1985. Stephanie L. Hinz joined the firm as associate in 1997 and became a Partner in 2003.

Areas of Practice (13)

  • Trial Practice
  • Appellate Practice
  • Civil Litigation
  • Insurance Defense
  • Personal Injury
  • Workers Compensation
  • Commercial Law
  • Construction Litigation
  • Employment Law
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Products Liability
  • Creditors Remedies
  • Bankruptcy

People (6)

Terry J. Abernathy: Attorney with Pickens, Barnes & Abernathy
Terry J. Abernathy
Partner
5.0
Cedar Rapids, IA

Insurance Defense, Civil Litigation

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Matthew G. Novak: Attorney with Pickens, Barnes & Abernathy
Matthew G. Novak
Partner
5.0
3 Reviews
Cedar Rapids, IA

Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Insurance Defense, Workers Compensation View More

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Stephanie L. Hinz: Attorney with Pickens, Barnes & Abernathy
Stephanie L. Hinz
Partner
4.6
19 Reviews
Cedar Rapids, IA

Creditors Rights, Insurance Defense, Civil Litigation

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James F. Pickens
(Deceased)
(1929-2004)
No Reviews
Cedar Rapids, IA
Bradley J. Kaspar: Attorney with Pickens, Barnes & Abernathy
Bradley J. Kaspar
Partner
No Reviews
Cedar Rapids, IA

Insurance Defense, Personal Injury

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Minor Barnes
Retired Partner
5.0
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (21 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0
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  • Civil Trial Practice

  • Insurance Defense

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