Barnes Heyward is a natural – a personal injury trial lawyer with a remarkable record of securing seven-figure results for personal injury victims, both in and out of the courtroom. His confidence inside the courtroom stems from a deep conviction that his clients’ stories deserve to be heard, particularly when facing well-funded insurance companies determined to keep their clients’ negligence hidden.
Barnes Heyward’s Experience and Accolades
After graduating from Cumberland School of Law, Barnes Heyward began his career representing injured clients under the tutelage of the Honorable S.A. Watson, Jr., a renowned trial lawyer whose influence shaped Barnes’ dedication to meticulous trial preparation. This unwavering commitment has consistently translated into exceptional outcomes for clients whether at the negotiation table or before a jury.
In 2025, Barnes joined Siniard Law and partners Tommy and Bart Siniard, whose track record and commitment to serving North Alabama align perfectly with Barnes’ own values. The lawyers at Siniard Law believe in client-focused practice where clients’ needs are heard and met, and Barnes wouldn’t have it any other way.
Among his accolades, Barnes Heyward has been selected for inclusion in:
- National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 in the practice area of personal injury in Alabama
- SuperLawyers Rising Star designation as a Huntsville personal injury lawyer
For injury victims throughout north Alabama, Barnes has helped recover over $12 million on behalf of his clients.
Barnes Heyward’s Notable Achievements for Clients
- $1.4 million jury verdict in Madison County on behalf of gunshot victim
- $1.35 million settlement for family injured in a trucking accident
- $1.21 million settlement for burn injury victim
- $1 million settlement for the family of a victim of wrongful death
- $700,000 settlement for medical malpractice against a hospital
- $700,000 settlement for premises liability victim
Barnes in the Huntsville Community
Barnes is an active member of the Huntsville community. Barnes recently served as a Board Member with the Huntsville Young Lawyer’s Association. Additionally, Barnes has held various seats with the Huntsville Hospital Foundation Development Council, Lincoln Village Ambassadors, The National Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Community Board, and Habitat for Humanity of Madison County.
In addition to professional organizations, Barnes and his wife, Cappy, are active members of Southwood Presbyterian Church, where they lead a weekly community group in addition to a small-group for high school boys that Barnes leads each week in their home.
Barnes and his wife met while students at Huntsville High School. Their two girls, Millie and Lucy, keep them busy when they aren’t spending time with friends, attending a local concert, or cheering on the Huntsville High School boy’s basketball team.
