Minority Partners in Majority/Corporate Law Firms Online Directory View Partners Alphabetically - By Specialty - By Location - By Firm Name: Earl J. Barnes II Law Firm: Rockford Health System Of Counsel, Gardner Carton & Douglas Address: 2350 North Rockton Avenue Suite 205 Rockford, IL 61103 Phone Number: (815) 971-7832 Email: Eabarnes@rhsnet.org Specialty Areas: Corporate M&A; Healthcare Licenses: Illinois bar (1989) Education and Honors: B.A. Lake Forest College J.D. University of Michigan Law School Professional Background: Earl J. Barnes, II, of Counsel at the Chicago office of Gardner Carton & Douglas, joined the Firm in 1996. His practice is focused on the general corporate representation of health care institutions. This representation has included large health systems, insurance companies, managed care organizations, physician groups, home health agencies, long-term care and assisted living facilities, health maintenance organizations and various other health care entities. Prior to becoming associated with Gardner Carton & Douglas, Mr. Barnes was associated with another large firm in Chicago where his practice was focused in the general corporate and insurance regulatory areas. Mr. Barnes has provided legal advice for a broad range of nonprofit and for-profit corporate entities involved in mergers and acquisitions, strategic affiliations, joint ventures and corporate reorganizations. The industries represented by Mr. Barnes have included health care, manufacturing, consumer services and automotive. Mr. Barnes has written and spoken on issues involving corporate transactions and regulatory matters which impact business structures Major Clients: Public Service/Community Affairs: Chair-Cook County Bar Association Job Fair Operating Committee Board Memberships and/or Corporate Directorships: Board of Directors - Advocate Hospice Board of Directors - Lake Forest College   View Partners Alphabetically - By Specialty - By Location - By Firm