Ryan Michael Barnett

Ryan Michael Barnett

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Pensacola, FL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Business, Employment & Labor

801 W Romana St Unit C, Pensacola, FL

About Ryan

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 25%

Provide services in a wide range of areas, from non-compete issues, business disputes, copyright issues, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution. Also serves as General Counsel to a number of local, and regional companies.

20 years

25%
Employment and Labor 25%

Handle a wide range of wrongful termination and retaliation cases, including Title VII, and Florida Civil Rights Act, and Whistleblower cases. Have assisted employees with severance packages (primarily at senior management to executive levels). Extensive experience with wrongful termination in retaliation for filing workers' compensation claims. Race, age, gender, discrimination cases handled.

20 years

25%
Personal Injury 25%

I handle a wide range of personal injury cases, ranging from wrongful death, to motor vehicle accidents, dog bites, sexual misconduct, and others, civil rights (excessive force by law enforcement), negligent shootings, and trucking accidents.

20 years

25%
Workers Compensation 25%

Began my legal career working for one of the most respected regional insurance defense law firms. Transitioned in 2003 to working with injured workers. Presently handles a wide range of workers' compensation injuries, to include exposure and permanent and total disability claims, and everything in between. I also defend workers compensation claims for self-insured employers throughout Alabama and Florida.

20 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-400 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%

Pro bono

5 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 11 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 2014

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 22 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2003

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Ryan Michael Barnett

801 W Romana St Unit C, Pensacola, FL, 325024636

Whibbs Stone Barnett, P.A.

108 Professional Park Drive, Fairhope, AL, 36532

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Ryan Michael Barnett's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

60 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Positive Experience!

This was the first time I was in need of a lawyer. I found Ryan Barnett and he made the whole process a lot less stressful for me. He explained each and every step and kept me at ease. With a successful outcome, I highly recommend Ryan and his amazing paralegal, Rebecca.

Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommend working with Ryan and his Team

When we needed legal representation, I had reached out to several well advertised law firms (one of them had even been a referral), and they all just left me feeling like I was a person who could just make them money. None of them would even consult with us (even for a fee); we had to answer lengthy ...questionnaires and were told there were long wait periods, and then they would decide if they would "accept" our case. The whole thing was frustrating and deflating when we were already going through a very hard time. Ryan and his team met with us and treated us like human beings, not just a dollar sign. They were wonderful to work with throughout, listening to our needs and what we wanted, keeping in communication with us, and just overall representing us in a fair and professional way. I would highly recommend working with this group if you find yourself in need of legal representation.

Posted by Rachel | January 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Professional, honest, and caring legal counsel!

I hired Ryan for a Workman’s Comp case and returned to utilize his expertise and efficiency when I had a Motor Vehicle Accident. In both instances he worked effectively in what was my best interest. He is very personable and truly cares for you as an individual by giving very honest counsel. I am ver...y happy with the legal services he provided in both instances and would not hesitate to hire him again if I was in need of legal assistance.

Posted by Sam | December 14, 2020 | Construction & Development

Construction Litigation

Ryan Barnett did an outstanding job reviewing the details of my case and offering legal advice that resulted in my settlement with a building contractor without having to go to court. Ryan was very easy to connect with, showed a real interest in and compassion toward the circumstances I needed to re...solve. He also provided follow-up advice. I’m very satisfied.

Posted by Katie | November 23, 2020 | Wrongful Termination

Wrongful Termination/Personal Injury

I never thought I would be in a lawsuits, especially a Wrongful Termination lawsuit. I loved my job and had employed there for over 15 years when I was wrongfully terminated for reporting a serious health concern. This whole experience changed my life forever and flipped my world upside down. Nothing... can really prepare you for what you will go through mentally during a lawsuit, but having the right attorney by your side can make a world of difference. Ryan Barnett along with Chase Caldwell fought for me and believed in what I was standing up for. I can't thank them enough for their hard work, support and guidance during this extremely difficult time in my life.

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Ryan Michael Barnett's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Hancock

Unknown lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He assisted one of my clients with a workers compensation matter in a very competent, diligent, and effective manner."

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Brian Carter

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Barnett brings an ethical integrity to everything he does. He is a credit to the profession."

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John Whibbs

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Stone

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer as I have had the opportunity to proceed through trial with Mr Barnett. He is an excellent trial lawyer."

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Samuel Bearman

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Endorsement: Mr. Barnett has helped many people in the area. His support staff is also very admirable."

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Eric Stevenson

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have collaborated with Ryan on about a dozen cases with Ryan over the past couple of years and he is very thorough and creative in his approaches to difficult cases."

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Keith Weidner

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Ryan on a complex civil case. Ryan is honest and hard working. I frequently refer clients to Ryan because I know he will take excellent care of them."

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Peter Egan

Workers compensation lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked as opposing counsel with Ryan on several cases and have found him to be dilligent, professional and a strong advocate for his client. He is very knowledgeable and reasonable and I enjoy working with him on cases."

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Jonathan Walker

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have always found Ryan to be highly competent and straightforward in litigation wherein we have had opposing positions. Ryan is a very ethical attorney."

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Manuel Alvarez

Litigation lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is diligent and ethical."

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Antonio Bruni

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Good with research and on difficult and denied claims."

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Daniel Harrell

Employment and labor lawyer

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Brian Hancock

Personal injury lawyer

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Charles Cetti

Mediation lawyer

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Brian Carter

Workers compensation lawyer

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Susan Marks

Workers compensation lawyer

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M. James "Jim" Jenkins

Criminal defense lawyer

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Suzanne Whibbs

Estate planning lawyer

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Jonathan Walker

Workers compensation lawyer

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Stephen Stone

Personal injury lawyer

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Antonio Bruni

Workers compensation lawyer

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John Whibbs

Workers compensation lawyer

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Stephen Echsner

Personal injury lawyer

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Samuel Bearman

Personal injury lawyer

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Eric Stevenson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael J. Griffith

Criminal defense lawyer

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Keith Weidner

Insurance lawyer

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Peter Egan

Workers compensation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2002 - 2004

Law Clerk / Attorney, McConnaughhay, Duffy, Coonrod, Pope & Weaver, P.A.

Associations

2014 - Present

Pensacola-Escambia County Human Relations Commission

Commissioner

2013 - Present

Pensacola Lighthouse Association

Volunteer Attorney

2012 - Present

Pensaola Humane Society

Volunteer Attorney

2005 - Present

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Pensacola Chamber of Commerce

Volunteer Attorney

2011 - 2012

Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Past Board Member

2010 - 2011

Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Past Vice President

2006 - 2010

Pensacola State College

Adjunct Instructor of Business Law

Sample of Legal Cases

Decker v. University of West Florida, 85 So.2d 571 (Fla. 1st DCA 2012)

Transferred to Escambia County Circuit Court

Wingate v. Wingate, 2012 WL 1071548 (Fla. 1st DCA 2012)

Unfavorable result for client at trial court reversed.

Bank of America, N.A. v. Lane, 76 So.3d 1007 (Fla. 1st DCA 2011)

Reversed

Majors v. State, 70 So.3d 655 (Fla. 1st DCA 2011), rev. denied by the Florida Supreme Court, 79 So.3d 745 (Fla. 2011)

Conviction overturned and client released from prison.

Clark v. Ward, 51 So.3d 645 (Fla. 1st DCA 2011)

Client's success at trial court affirmed by appellate court.

Redditt v. Bellsouth Communications, 2009 WL 1659367 (N.D. Fla. 2009)

Confidential settlement reached.

Pitts v. Summit Claims

PTD benefits valued in excess of $1,000,000

Davis v. Health Center of Pensacola, 906 So.2d 1062 (Fla. 1st DCA 2005)

Client's successful result at lower court affirmed on appeal.

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Education

2003

The Florida State University College of Law

JD

2001

Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law

2000

University of South Alabama

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

"Fraud and Florida Workers' Compensation in the Current Marketplace"

Workers' Compensation Fraud

Publications

Activity

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