Mr. Barker and his wife, Dr. Lorna Barker, live in Mount Pleasant. They are working to usher their four children into adulthood. The Barkers are active members of Christ Church Mount Pleasant where Mr. Barker serves as the Senior Warden of the Vestry, sings in the choir, and is the drummer for the contemporary praise band.
Born in Virginia, Mr. Barker graduated from Virginia Tech as did his four siblings. After graduation, he accepted a commission in the United States Navy and was stationed aboard a warship in Charleston. He attained the rank of Lieutenant Commander before answering a calling into the legal profession.
Mr. Barker graduated cum laude from Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu, California. He practiced in Los Angeles, California before returning to Charleston to raise his family and practice law.
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State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1996
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2002
State: California
Acquired: 1993
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2005
745-C Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464
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Posted by anonymous | October 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
E for Excellent! Safely guided me through my divorce!
Mr. Barker is a fantastic attorney! I cannot imagine having a better experience with my unpleasant divorce. He is confident, assertive, and has a strong presence in the courtroom (and it doesn't hurt that he is always in a well-fitting suit and has crazy good posture). My divorce was final about nin...
"Mr. Barker is an excellent attorney. He genuinely cares for his clients and works hard to obtain a good result. He is well respected by his peers and does consistently good work."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2005.
Resignation with charges pending issued in CA, 2005
updated on 02/07/2010Resignation with charges pending means the attorney resigned in order to avoid being disbarred, the most serious penalty for a lawyer.
Voluntary inactive (disciplinary) issued in CA, 2005
updated on 02/07/2010This sanction means the attorney resigned in order to avoid being disbarred, the most serious penalty for a lawyer.
Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2003
updated on 01/20/2016This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Suspension issued in SC, 2002
updated on 02/14/2013This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
2016
10 Best in Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Paul Harris Award, Rotary International
2015
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Paul Harris Award, Rotary International
2014 - Present
Rotary Club of Mt. Pleasant
2000 - Present
Veterans of Foreign WarsLifetime Member
2000 - Present
American Legion
1996 - Present
South Carolina Bar
1996 - Present
Charleston County Bar Association
2015 - 2015
Christ ChurchSenior Warden
2014 - 2014
Christ ChurchJunior Warden
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
MA - Masters
1981
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