Richard B. Mackie

Born in Ventura, CA, Rich grew up in California and multiple areas of New York. As an undergraduate at SUNY Buffalo, Rich began working with Steve Barnes at the law offices of Cellino & Barnes in Buffalo, New York. This experience with Steve Barnes solidified Rich’s passion for helping hurt individuals and their families in their greatest time of need, as well as solidifying that The Barnes Firm was where he wanted to practice his passion.

After graduating college in Buffalo, New York, Rich moved back to California to attend law school at California Western School of Law in San Diego. Upon graduating from law school and passing the California bar exam on his first attempt, Rich developed his practice with a client-first focus, fiercely advocating for his clients and their families.

Rich’s practice is entirely devoted to injured individuals and nothing else. Rich’s tenacity, aggressiveness, and results-driven advocacy is only matched by the loyalty, compassion, and devotion he has for clients, whom he considers family. As senior trial attorney at The Barnes Firm, Rich understands the pain and emotional stress his clients and their families experience because of their injuries. His tenacity, compassion, and client-focus are evident in every recovery he attains.

In 2017, Rich was selected as one of California’s “10 Best Attorneys For Client Satisfaction” by the American Institute or Personal Injury Attorneys. In 2021, Rich was selected for The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40. In 2022, Rich was admitted into the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Also in 2022, Rich founded Practice Trial San Diego (PTSD): a public speaking and trial skills course for attorneys in the San Diego area. Also in 2022, Rich became the volunteer legal advisor for the National Veterans Foundation. Also in 2022, Rich was selected into the American Inns of Court – Hon. William B Enright Inn of Court. In 2023, Rich was selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Stars Honoree.