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John Charles Barrett

Family Attorney at Marietta, GA

4.7   51 reviews

also known as John C. Barrett, John Barrett

  • Licensed for 29 years
    State GA
    Acquired 1994
    Status
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John Barrett is an Atlanta area native and currently practices primarily in the areas of Family Law, Probate, Consumer Bankruptcy, and Juvenile Law. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Kennesaw State University and earned his Juris Doctor degree with honors at Atlanta Law School in 1993. Mr. Barrett has been a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia since 1994. He is admitted to practice in all State and Superior Courts in Georgia, the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court of Georgia, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, and the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Barrett has additional experience as a former general counsel for a software development company in Marietta and as a business executive with an Atlanta-based multinational manufacturing company. He also has experience as a Municipal Court prosecutor and Judge pro hac vice in State Court. He and his wife reside in Cobb County with their two sons and are active members of McEachern United Methodist Church.

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Posted by Happily divorced | September 12, 2023
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Great job on my divorce
Mr. Barrett did a great job on my divorce. My ex tried stalling on paying child support with his attorney and he handled it right away and got him to start paying me. His office stayed on top of getting my case mediated even though my ex's attorney kept putting it off. He helped me stay calm during mediation and I got a really good deal. I definitely recommend him for handling divorces.
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Posted by Emma | April 18, 2023
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Excellent Settlement Negotiation
Mr. Barrett did an excellent job on my lawsuit. He settled my case and got me way more than I expected for my damages. He never backed down to the other sides low settlement offers and I had my money sooner than I thought I would receive it. Thank you Mr. Barrett!
Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2020
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Client
Considering bankruptcy can carry so many emotions. However, after my initial conversation with Donna, I was encouraged that there was hope for a new beginning ahead. Both John and Donna provide detailed explanations of what to expect throughout the process and were diligent and timely in their preparation. I am very thankful to have had their expertise walk me through a very challenging time in my life.
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Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2020
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Mr.
I filed for custody of my daughter in 2014. I was granted a fair outcome. I then filed for a modification in 2018. I knew this would be in my daughters best interest, however I did not know it would have taken everything I had to continue the fight until the end. Barrett Legal exceeded my expectations. I got everything I wanted both times. Extremely professional, knowledgeable, kind, and direct. If you ever find yourself needing an Attorney for any reason, I highly recommend contacting Barrett Legal to represent yourself.
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Posted by Kyle | March 17, 2020
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Very Thorough and Professional
John and his paralegal Donna took on my divorce case after my first lawyer didn't advise me sufficiently. They quickly reviewed all of the material and represented me fairly. Despite that I was now living out of state and had to travel back to Georgia for the hearing, I felt that their support made the entire process smooth.
Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2020
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Drug case
Mr. John Barrett is honest to god the best lawyer in Cobb County. My family and I hired him over a drug case that I had last year involving 5 felonies. I was looking at some serious time in jail with the amount of charges that I possessed. Mr. Barrett was able to get me out of spending even a single day in jail. I was very fortunate that he was able to give me a second chance in life. If I was to chose another lawyer I would definitely not have gotten the results that Mr. Barrett produced. I ended up with 3-5 years probation, nothing staying permanently on my record, no community service hours, and no jail time. This was the best results that we could have ever gotten. He has a lot of connections and knows the right people to talk to. If I was to ever get in any sort of trouble in the future, praying to god I won’t, I would 100% hire Mr. Barrett yet again. Don’t waste your time with any other lawyer, John Barrett produces the results that you are looking for! I sincerely thank you Mr. Barrett!
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Posted by Alison | November 18, 2019
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Excellent representation
I retained this attorney to settle an uncontested divorce. I feel the representation was great, fair priced, and fully open and transparent. I would recommend Mr. Barrett, he’s a proper southern gentleman lawyer. Exactly what I needed to help me navigate the divorce proceedings. His paralegal, Donna, was fantastic, and my main point of contact throughout the process. Great people, caring, and efficient.
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Posted by Katrina Adams | November 17, 2019
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Amazing Law Firm
I have been using John Barrett for over 10 years now and I will only use his firm! Donna his paralegal is absolutely amazing! They both go above and beyond for their clients!! If you want a firm/attorney that cares and that will work hard for you then use Barrett Legal, LLC! I have been so pleased on many cases John has worked on of mine. He has never let me down! Here recently he helped my fiance with a last minute situation and we were truly pleased with the outcome! Thanks John and Donna for everything!!
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Posted by Katrina | November 15, 2019
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Amazing Law Firm
I have been using John Barrett for over 10 years now and I will only use his firm! Donna his paralegal is absolutely amazing! They both go above and beyond for there clients!! If you want a firm/attorney that cares and that will work hard for you then use Barrett Legal, LLC! I have been so pleased on many cases John has worked on of mine. He has never let me down! Here recently he helped my fiance with a last minute situation and we were truly pleased with the outcome! Thanks John and Donna for everything!!
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Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2019
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EXCELLENT
How do you get a divorce from an acrimonious partner? You retain John. I had a simple divorce case made ridiculously difficult by my ex, that I went through two lawyers before John. A reasonable terms of agreement could not be reached for 34 months. I cannot talk about John without mentioning his amazing para-legal Donna. This team will set your expectation and deliver. You want them on your side. Retain John, you'll be glad you did.
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Posted by anonymous | October 29, 2019
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Divorce Settlement
I came across Mr. Barrett's law practice while searching the internet. I had spoken with 2-3 other law firms but ruled them out for various reasons from too expensive to not making a good first impression when I first spoke with a office representative. Donna with Mr. Barrett's office was very helpful and professional from my first call and all thru out the divorce process which took about 2 yrs because even though my wife filed for the divorce, did not co-operate with the process. Mr. Barrett got the settlement that was good for me and I trust I won't need his services again, but if I do I'm calling Barrett Legal.
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Posted by Tad | October 1, 2019
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5 Star experience with Barrett Legal
John Barrett with Barrett Legal LLC did an incredible job in helping me get through a tough time. His experience, knowledge and guidance made the divorce process go much smoother than expected. I would recommend anyone seeking legal council to reach out to Barrett Legal and allow John and his staff to help you through your needs.
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Posted by Cynthia | September 13, 2019
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Recommended!
I hired Mr. Barrett as my divorce attorney and I had a great experience with him and his team. Mr. Barrett is knowledgeable and easy to communicate with. He is kind and does not come off superior. Ms. Donna is great support and really shows that she cares about your case. I had to call her several times in a panic/breakdown and she was there to handle the situation. I would recommend Barrett Law to anyone in need of a divorce lawyer!
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Posted by Steve | July 23, 2019
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John Barrett is an excellent Lawyer
Mr. Barrett provided me with excellent legal advice. Everything that he said was going to happen did happen.
Posted by David | December 13, 2018
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Thanks so much
Came to John Barrett's office thru a friend's advice.It was a very stressful situation that involved Felony charges on my son.John and Donna listened to our problems and handle everything flawless. Donna always update us thru this One year process and my son was able to move past this mistake in his life and prosper into adulthood. Thanks so much John and Donna. David
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Posted by Kelsey | October 18, 2018
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He is the best around!!!
John represented me in my divorce and was absolutely amazing. He backed me up with everything that happened and I was very pleased with the outcome. I really felt like John cared about my case. His paralegal, Donna, is also amazing and they work very well together. I would recommend them to anyone!!!
Posted by anonymous | August 15, 2018
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Divorce Procedures
Donna , She did a fantastic job getting my IDO completed before my next paycheck. Thank you for all your help !!
Posted by Shayne | April 18, 2018
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The subtle artist
So to start, I actually was going with another lawyer. However, my girlfriend referred me to John instead. And, honestly, it was the best decision I could have made. John is respectful and supportive. He has a subtleness about him, that always seems to let you know he is in control of the situation. This is comforting and also shows the many years of experience he posesses. What you will find is with most cases it's not just knowing when to speak or what to say, it's also when to be silent. John is a master at this art. I truly believe we won largely due to his guidance and knowledge of the law. I would be remiss if I didn't mention his wonderful legal aid Donna Albert. She was extremely helpful as well. She kept in contact with me on any issue that came up. In short, if you want a lawyer that knows his way around the judicial canvas, then you want John on your side. He's helped me win my custody battle and I got to keep my son. He helped me keep what matters most to me in the world. When you need someone to fight for what matters most to you... Make no mistake. John is the best bet.
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Posted by Tammy | March 15, 2018
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Amazing Attorney and Paralegal
John and Donna make a great team! I came to them to handle my divorce. They both really care and even stayed after work hours to hold my mediation. I am very happy with how my divorce was handled and the outcome.
Posted by Chuck | March 12, 2018
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Negotiating a buyout
John Barrett negotiated a buyout for me and was very influential in the steps leading for the resolution of buyout. Donna was also very hands on in the case, and was also a huge help in my case.
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  • Free Consultation 20 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Barrett Legal LLC
  • 2017 - Present
  • Partner
  • Pugh, Barrett, Canale & Leslie, LLC
  • 2001 - 2017
  • Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel
  • Opus Solutions, Inc.
  • 2000 - 2001
  • Div. Controller, Fin. Director - European Ops., Business Manager
  • Printpack Inc.
  • 1990 - 2000
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Education

  • Atlanta Law School
  • Juris Doctor
  • 1993
  • Kennesaw State University
  • Bachelor of Business Administration
  • 1988

Associations

  • Cobb County Bar Association
  • Trustee
  • 2012 - Present
  • State Bar of Georgia
  • Member
  • 1994 - Present
  • Cobb County Bar Association
  • Chaplain
  • 2011 - 2012
  • Cobb County Bar Association
  • Trustee at Large
  • 2007 - 2008
  • Cobb County Bar Association
  • Treasurer
  • 2006 - 2007
  • Cobb County Bar Association
  • Secretary
  • 2005 - 2006
  • Cobb County Bar Association - Criminal Defense Section
  • President
  • 2003 - 2004
  • Cobb County Bar Association - Criminal Defense Section
  • Vice President
  • 2002 - 2003
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2015
  • President's Award
  • Cobb County Bar Association
  • 2005

Publications

  • Georgia General Assembly distribution
  • Guide to Budget Process and Review
  • 1993

Attorney endorsements

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Given (8)
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Family Attorney | Nov 15
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"John Barrett is a superb trial lawyer with a focus on family law and divorce cases. I have referred clients to John on a number of complex civil matters, and each time the client was impressed with John's integrity, knowledge and work ethic. I give John my strongest endorsement."
Probate Attorney | Aug 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"A true professional. Incredibly knowledgeable, and result driven. Highly recommended. I endorse this lawyer."
Family Attorney | Aug 11
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"John is one of the smartest lawyers I know. He is diligent and will work hard to find a solution set for even the most complex issue. His professionalism, model, and sense of humor make working on the other side as pleasant as possible."
Unknown Attorney | May 30
Relationship: Friend
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known John for many years. He is an excellent attorney and very capable of handling almost any legal matter. I would highly recommend him and trust him to handle my own legal issues."
Family Attorney | Nov 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"John is an outstanding attorney with an excellent reputation in the Cobb legal community. I highly recommend John."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Apr 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known John for several years through our work together in the Cobb County Bar Association. He is a committed leader who cares deeply about his practice and his clients. He and his staff take the time to get to know their clients and help them through their difficulties."
Family Attorney | Nov 02
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. John Barrett is a very qualified Attorney that represents his clients with the utmost care and professionalism!"
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Barrett is an excellent lawyer. I have known him for many years. The quality of his work is outstanding. He is extremely ethical and a real gentleman."
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