John Charles Barrett

John Charles Barrett

also known as John C. Barrett, John Barrett

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Family Lawyer at Marietta, GA
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Business ... +2 more

305 Lawrence Street, Suite 110, Marietta, GA

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 60%

25 years

60%
Business 10%

33 years

10%
Probate 10%

33 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 31 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1994

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

BARRETT LEGAL, LLC

305 Lawrence Street, Suite 110, Marietta, GA, 30060

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John Charles Barrett's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

52 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by anonymous | April 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

disgraceful representation

I hired John Barrett to represent a custody issue for my son in 2021. His paralegal, Donna, promised it would be filed in a week, which was important to us as the baby had been kept from us for months. Not only was it not filed for another month, the case drug on and on because Donna was there one ...week, and mysteriously not with the firm the next so we had to start again with the minute details, then back again weeks later. This went on for months with delay after delay. Then in court, his representation and advice was not at all helpful. Would have been better off without legal representation. Just found out that my son never even got the final papers. I plan to file something with the Georgia Bar.

Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

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 expecta...tions. 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.

Posted by Shayne | April 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

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.

Posted by Billie | May 07, 2015 | Child Custody

Excellent Lawyer for my Custody Case

I could not day enough good things. Mr. Barrett was always extremely profession and always did what he thought was in my best interest. He was always on top of everything that pertained to my custody case. He is always avaiable if I had any questions and explained the entire process very thoroughly. ...I have no complaints and would recommend him to anyone. He was extremely knowledgeable and I will always trust and follow his advice. No other lawyer could of represented me the way Mr. Barrett did.

Posted by Helene | November 28, 2014 | Child Custody

EXCEPTIONAL ATTORNEY

I have known John Barrett for nearly 5 years when he first handled my divorce case. Since then he has handled numerous contempt cases, a custody battle along with a modification of child support for me. I can't speak highly enough of his legal expertise. John practices in multiple areas of the l...aw which makes his experience extremely beneficial when different issues arise. He is very respected in the legal community and well liked which is one of the many reasons he is always my first choice for legal representation. Each time I have been to court I have felt completely safe and confident with John by my side. I appreciate his calm and direct communication . I highly recommend John to any one I meet who is in need of an attorney.

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John Charles Barrett's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kenneth Bernard

Family lawyer | 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."

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Gordon Nicol

Probate lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A true professional. Incredibly knowledgeable, and result driven. Highly recommended. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Turner

Family lawyer | 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."

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Joel Pugh

Unknown lawyer | 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."

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Robert Schnatmeier

Family lawyer | 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."

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Ian Falcone

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | 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."

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Jack Klein

Family lawyer | 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!"

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Bert Cohen

Criminal defense lawyer | 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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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

President's Award, Cobb County Bar Association

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, Barrett Legal LLC

2001 - 2017

Partner, Pugh, Barrett, Canale & Leslie, LLC

2000 - 2001

Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel, Opus Solutions, Inc.

1990 - 2000

Div. Controller, Fin. Director - European Ops., Business Manager, Printpack Inc.

Associations

2012 - Present

Cobb County Bar Association

Trustee

1994 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2011 - 2012

Cobb County Bar Association

Chaplain

2007 - 2008

Cobb County Bar Association

Trustee at Large

2006 - 2007

Cobb County Bar Association

Treasurer

2005 - 2006

Cobb County Bar Association

Secretary

2003 - 2004

Cobb County Bar Association - Criminal Defense Section

President

2002 - 2003

Cobb County Bar Association - Criminal Defense Section

Vice President

Education

1993

Atlanta Law School

Juris Doctor

1988

Kennesaw State University

Bachelor of Business Administration

Publications

1993

Georgia General Assembly distribution Guide to Budget Process and Review

Languages

English

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