C Michael Barnette

I cannot say enough good things about working with Mr. Michael Barnette and his paralegal Mrs. Diane Harney on our adoption case. From start to finish, he was professional, steady, and clear about every step in the process. Adoption is emotional and deeply personal, and he handled our case with bo...th competence and care. He explained everything in plain terms, kept expectations realistic, and followed through exactly as promised. What stood out most was his consistency. He was responsive, patient, and never made us feel rushed or overlooked. We always knew where things stood. That kind of clarity matters. Because of his guidance, our family reached an incredible milestone — and we are truly grateful. If you are looking for an attorney who is experienced, direct, and genuinely invested in doing things the right way, I highly recommend Mr. Michael Barnette.

Our family is forever grateful to C. Michael Barnette and his incredible staff. From the very beginning, they treated our adoption and name change with so much care, professionalism, and compassion. This process is deeply personal, and Michael and his team made us feel supported, informed, and truly ...safe every step of the way. They were always responsive, patient with our questions, and incredibly thorough, making sure nothing was missed. What could have been an overwhelming legal process instead felt calm and reassuring because of their guidance. Thanks to them, our family now feels complete, secure, and at peace. We cannot recommend Michael Barnette and his staff enough to any family navigating adoption or sensitive family law matters. Their work changed our lives, and we will always be thankful. A.W

Mr. Barnette is an exceptional lawyer. He represented me during my divorce proceedings and could not have asked for a better lawyer to represent me. From my initial consultation with him until the end of my proceedings his expertise, knowledge and experience were extremely helpful in protecting my in...terest. He is very methodical and gives you best- and worst-case scenarios. Extremely talented, focused and genuinely looks out for your best interest. Shows compassion and makes you feel extremely comfortable during the entire legal process.

Originally I went in to speak with his partner but was referred to Michael due to the location of the court issues. Expensive? Yes. But what lawyer isn't? Everyone in the area as well as Orlando was around the same cost, so then it became a hunt for quality. Quality is what I freaking found! ... Through my divorce Michael brought reality to light. The law sucks and it's not a justice system. It's a legal game. I was fortunate enough to hire an insightful professional who did actually care. He had a very calm, very non-reactive demeanor which was perfect because it expressed patience and an unwavering disposition towards my opposing lawyer who was actively trying to completely screw me over. Michael Barnette was nothing but kind, patience, truthful (even if blunt. Which is necessary because the law doesn't care. So you're gonna hear fact and nothing else from him, especially with him being on your side) and at heart a good person. Don't forget, this IS a business but at least it's a business where good people are involved. I owe them a debt for their work and diligence that money cannot pay. And I will hold a thankfulness for what they've done for me forever. I would absolutely be happy to have them work with me in the future and vice versa, I just hope and pray I don't need to. Thank you guys, so much!

Mr. Barnette was very attentive to the details in my case. He always answered my questions and was extremely hands on. I approached him with two cases and he worked them both He had very good bedside manner in breaking down the legal verbiage so I understood what all the terms met. I called his offic...e several times a day and was given the same calming response that he demonstrated on our very first visit. I would highly recommend Mr. Barnette for all your legal needs. He was a life saver for me and my cases and I will be forever grateful for all his long hours and tedious work he invested in making sure all our I's were dotted and T's were crossed. I felt like a part of the family and not some stranger in all our encounters. If you're looking for a great lawyer to give you great service and listen to you attentively then you don't have to look any further than Michael Barnette.