Stephen E. A small plane operated by Barnes, a former participant in one of the country’s most famous personal injury firms, crashed in the upcountry of New York on Friday morning, killing him and a passenger. Gyan was a lawyer. Said the matter.
Kathleen Bergen, a spokeswoman for the Federal Aviation Administration, said the single-engine plane was flying 32 miles east of Buffalo at Pembroke, N.Y. Went down to the forest area near.
The lawyer said that only two people – Mr. Barnes and his niece – were on board, speaking on condition of anonymity, saying he had no right to speak for the Barnes family. Mr. Barnes was 61, his niece, Elizabeth Barnes, in her late 20’s.
Residents noticed the plane, which was traveling from east to west, landed at 11:46 a.m. and crashed into some woods near Boyce Road, according to Janice County Sheriff William A. Sharon Jr. said in a statement. He confirmed that a man and a woman had died, but did not immediately identify them.
Sheriff Sharon said the plane, a TBM 700, which could carry seven people, left New Hampshire around 10:18 a.m. and was due to land in Buffalo less than two hours later, Sheriff Sharon said. Sharon said.
About 30 years ago, Mr. Barnes and Ross M. Salino Jr. formed a personal injury law firm Salino and Barnes in Buffalo. He built it into a million-dollar company that became a household name known for its lucrative part on national television. It employs more than 50 lawyers in five New York State offices and has offices in California.
After resolving their legal issues in June, the two former partners were set to lead separate firms, although It was unclear who would receive the rights At the former firm’s phone number – (800) 888-8888 – thousands of businesses became famous in famous countries.
Mr. Barnes, survived by three children, To take ownership of the firm’s satellite office In Buffalo and in the coming weeks, it plans to change its name to its new firm, Barnes Firm.
“Steve has been a friend, colleague, partner and mentor to many people across our firm,” Barnes said in a statement. “Steve and Elizabeth will be saddened by so many people.”
On the night of the crash, Mr. Salino set aside the trend of fresh breakdowns. In a statement to the Times, he expressed “deep sorrow” over the death of his former colleague and Mrs. Barnes.
“He has always been a fearless advocate for his clients,” Salino wrote. “His passing is a significant loss to the legal community.”
