Michael S Barrett

Michael S Barrett

5.0
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 23 years

Car accident Lawyer at National Harbor, MD
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Family, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury

137 National Plaza, 3rd Floor, National Harbor, MD

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 23 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2003

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Location

The Firm LLC

137 National Plaza, 3rd Floor, National Harbor, MD, 20745

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Michael S Barrett's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

108 Client Reviews

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Posted by Wynette | July 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Mike Barrett – An Honest, Knowledgeable, and Supportive Advocate

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

Posted by KONI | September 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The lawyer with combination: Sympathy and Intellect

My lawyer, Atty Barrett, took care of everything case related. I just waited for feedback and the positive outcome. He will find all possible avenue to maximize what is due to his client. Awesome job!!!

Posted by Bilen | January 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Exceptional

I am not sure where to even start as my experience with Mr. Barrett was truly one of a kind. I can say this with confidence because I work as a paralegal in a law firm that specializes in family law. I have also come across a lot of attorneys and have seen how they run their businesses. To be honest,... I was not prepared for the very human experience I was going to have with Mr. Barrett. Having practiced law in this field for more than two decades, you would expect him to be some level of jaded. It was the exact opposite and in this digital age I was surprised that such a human experience still exists in a law firm. He operates his business with no barrier between himself and clients. He is easy to get in contact with. He is honest. He is very knowledgeable when it comes to the law, leaving little room for mistakes or back and forth and the most important part, he doesn’t allow anything to blur the facts of the matter. I came to him with a very contentious case. He made no big promises, he was straightforward about where things may not go in my favor and prepared me in a manner that settled my concerns. My outcome was more than favorable. Would recommend to anyone and their momma.

Posted by Odessa Sydnor | February 13, 2023 | Uncontested Divorce

Consult review

Attorney was attentive and responded to my questions over the phone. I was under the impression I need to be represented by counsel which would be expensive. Mr. Barrett explained that I could file myself due to the divorce being uncontested. He even provided the website to get the documents. I truly... appreciate he honesty. If you need an attorney Michael Barrett is your guy.

Posted by WAM | July 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Lawyer you can trust

Mike was very professional, efficient, and responsive. He answered my questions, always explained my options and prepared me for the next steps to take. Additionally, Mike was always on point and extremely reliable. I highly recommend Mike for your family law matters or for any legal situations. ...

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"Excellent attorney and man. A true credit to our legal community!"

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Owner, The Firm LLC

2003 - 2011

Attorney, Law Offices Keith A. Parris

2000 - 2000

Screening Unit, Montgomery County States Attorneys' Office

1995 - 1998

Administrative Assistant, United States Secret Service

Education

2002

University of Maryland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of Maryland

BA

Languages

English

Spanish

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