Clifford Barnes

Clifford Barnes works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. If your case is successful, the attorney's fee is a percentage of your settlement or award — typically 15–25% in Washington. There are no upfront costs and no fees if you don't recover.

Clifford Barnes handles all types of workers' compensation cases in Washington, including Construction Injuries, Denied Claims, Workplace Accidents, denied claims, permanent disability ratings, and workers' comp appeals.

In Washington, you generally must report your injury to your employer within 30 days and file a formal claim within 1–2 years of the injury date. These deadlines are strict — missing them can cost you your benefits. Contact Clifford immediately after any workplace injury.

Yes — claim denials are one of Clifford Barnes's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 14 years of experience in Washington workers' comp law, Clifford knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.

Clifford Barnes primarily serves clients in Olympia and the surrounding Washington area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in Washington and were injured at work, contact Clifford's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.