Michael S Barrett

I highly recommend Mike Barrett for any family law case! He provided exceptional guidance and support throughout my divorce and child custody process. His expertise and willingness to go above and beyond were truly impressive. If you're seeking a knowledgeable and compassionate lawyer, Mike is an exc...ellent choice.

Going through a divorce and custody battle is never easy, but working with Mike made a world of difference. From our very first consultation, he was calm, informative, and incredibly honest. He took the time to explain the process clearly, answered every question I had with patience, and never made m...e feel rushed or overwhelmed. What truly stood out was his integrity. He didn’t charge me upfront—instead, he took the time to fully understand my situation and made sure he could represent me effectively before taking a dime. That kind of professionalism and fairness is rare, and it built a lot of trust right away. Throughout the process, Mike kept me grounded. During some of the most stressful moments, his calm demeanor and clear guidance helped me focus on what mattered most—my child’s well-being and a fair outcome. He’s not just a great lawyer; he’s someone who truly cares. If you’re looking for someone who will be upfront, supportive, and truly invested in helping you through one of life’s toughest transitions, I highly recommend Mike Barrett

Words cannot express how grateful I am to have found an attorney like Mr. Barrett regarding a family law matter! From our initial consultation, it was clear that he has extensive knowledge in family law. He provided sound legal advice. He is a straight shooter and is not here for the games some o...f these attorneys like to play. Mr. Barrett is direct, yet professional, firm, yet fair. Mr. Barrett also has a sense of humor which I can appreciate. Dealing with a family law matter can be stressful enough so his witty banter helped take some of the edge off an already incredibly stressful time. He showed genuine care and concern for me and my children during the case and always offered suggestions for long term/bigger picture. Mr. Barret always made it a point to discuss options with me, explain the legal process in laymen’s terms and give me things to consider when attempting to settle the matter out of court. Mr. Barrett is extremely responsive and accessible. Mr. Barrett always took the time to answer and entertain my many questions and never did it begrudgingly. Even when Mr. Barrett and I may have disagreed on settlement terms he still took the stance of “I am here for you.” Mr. Barrett will truly advocate for his clients. This was evidenced by a situation in my case where I strongly opposed an issue, and Mr. Barrett had my back and let me know we stand together on this issue. Mr. Barrett is also financially fiscal without cutting corners. He is cognizant of the fact that litigation can be costly and will make sure his client’s get their money’s worth without exorbitant charges to the client. While I do not like that I had to meet Mr. Barrett under these circumstances, nevertheless I am glad to have found him and used him as my attorney. If I or someone else is ever in need of an attorney I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Barrett!

Mr. Barrett was a great help in a terrible time. I was getting a divorce after 20 years and Mr. Barrett, walked me through everything. He made me aware of the steps I would be taking and helped ease my mind about anything going wrong. He was knowledgeable about Maryland laws. Took his time to en...sure I understand every step of my process. He also made me laugh at times when I felt overwhelmed.

I hired Mr. Barrett to represent me in my divorce. Upon initial consultation he was forthcoming and provided logical clear information about potential course of action. This was refreshing as other attorneys I had spoken to use a “scare tactic” during a time when most people are not thinking logical...ly. Mr. Barrett provided excellent representation through the entire process, he was timely and prompt with all required action in the case. I appreciated his integrity and logical insight, he helped me to think outside of my emotional brain during such a challenging time. This allowed us to come to a fair resolution and not spend a fortune in attorney fees. I would not hesitate to use him in the future!