Michael Reed Barnett

Michael Reed Barnett

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 40 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

506 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa, FL

About Michael

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 34%

Representation of consumers and small businesses, board certified in consumer bankruptcy law by American Board of Certification since 1993.

40 years | 500 cases

34%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 33%

Representation of consumers and small businesses, board certified in consumer bankruptcy law by American Board of Certification since 1993.

40 years | 500 cases

33%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 33%

Representation of consumers and small businesses, board certified in consumer bankruptcy law by American Board of Certification since 1993.

40 years | 500 cases

33%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 375-375 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 40 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1985

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Michael Barnett, PA

506 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa, FL, 33609-1703

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Michael Reed Barnett's Reviews

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4 Client Reviews

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Posted by steven | March 7, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Steven

Mr. Barnett and his staff have been fantastic in helping me get through my chapter 13. He is extremely professional and knows the best solutions to whatever the problem you are facing. He is highly respected and very knowledgeable. If you need a Bankruptcy attorney, I believe he is as good as they ge...t. Highly recommend.

Posted by Steven | January 24, 2011

Great at his job

Due to becoming disabled I found myself looking for relief.After checking many different sources I realized that bankruptcy would be the only out for me. I checked around and settled on Michael as my attorney. He was so knowledgeable, proficient and communicated the process to me at every step of the... way.Filing bankruptcy was a traumatic event for me, but Michael made the process as painless as could be. I would recommend him to anyone that find themselves hitting rock bottom with no way out. Thanks Michael for a job well done. No surprises or hassle.

Posted by SHEILA | July 20, 2010

great attorney

every question we asked was answered; no matter how trivial it seemed. his office staff was with us throughout this embarrassing ordeal. Michael was there for us any time we had questions. believe me when i say this.......... i called so many times, i thought they would cancel us for being a pest. no...t once did i ever feel like they were trying to put us off. i was an emotional wreck.Michael always put me at ease.we shared some stories; which made me feel better. he and his staff were so understanding of my feelings. my husband says he would call on Michael again in a heartbeat! i guess i put everyone through heck for a few months. i didn't mean to, but this was a terrible ordeal for us. thank you D.J.for your kindness and warm heart. thank you Michael for your down to earth approach with us. you always explained everything to us in terms we could understand.i know i repeated myself many times; but you never got upset with me.you smiled and answered yet again. i have had a hard time with this; but i will be fine. Michael made us feel like it was o.k. people get into financial trouble every day. thank goodness we had Michael and D.J.to get us through it. i could go on but Michael knows how we feel. if we haven't made that clear to him than this will let him know. THANK YOU,THANK YOU, THANK YOU Michael.

Posted by Diane | June 16, 2010

Very Knowledgeable and Trustworthy Bankruptcy Attorney

Mr. Michael Barnett assisted me with a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. He was very competent and made a difficult process bearable. He and his staff were knowledgeable and helpful and responded quickly to my numerous phone calls.

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Pro Bono Service Award, Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association

Work Experience

1985 - 1992

Partner, Isaak & Barnett

Associations

2005 - Present

American Bankruptcy Institute

member

2000 - Present

Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association

member

Education

N/A

University Of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College Of Law

law

Speaking Engagements

2017

What Everyone Should Know about Chapter 12 Bankruptcy Chapter 12 Farm,Ranch, Fisherman bankruptcy

2015

Judge McEwen's Mentoring Program

Best Practices Communicating with Clients

2014

Consumer Luncheon

Chapter 12 Bankruptcy

Publications

2012

Aspatore Book publication Strategies for Consumer Bankruptcy Appeals (co-author)

2005

Analysis of changes under 2005 bankruptcy law 1017 checklist

Activity

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