Catherine A. Barnes

Catherine Barnes received her Bachelor of Arts in history summa cum laude from Salem State College in Massachusetts and her Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina School of Law.

At James, McElroy and Diehl, Catherine’s practice covers general corporate representation of closely held businesses across many industries in various matters, including: formation, continuation planning, review and negotiation of contracts and leases; counseling with regard to employment matters, lender issues, shareholder issues, covenants not to compete, business ventures; representation during sale and acquisition of assets or stock, and a variety of other issues.

Catherine also provides ongoing counseling and representation of real estate developers in matters such as: negotiations with lenders, commercial leases and development agreements, title, zoning issues, creation of restrictive covenants, and condominium offering documents.

Catherine is married and enjoys spending time with her two children.

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