Jason Wade Barnette

Jason Wade Barnette

also known as Jason, Barnette

4.5
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 18 years

Debt settlement Lawyer at Nashville, TN
Practice Areas: Debt Settlement, Employment & Labor, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

315 Deaderick Street, Suite 1550, Nashville, TN

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021
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About Jason

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Debt Settlement 45%

Although the catagory states "debt settlement" we generally don't settle debt. Rather, Barnette Law Offices represents consumers who are sued by creditors and debt collectors. Through our knowledge of the FCRA, FDCPA, and TCPA as well as applicable state law, we may be able to find a favorable outcome for you. We litigate - sue - creditors, credit reporting agencies, and debt collectors as well for inaccurate and incomplete items which are reported and verified upon consumer credit report

45%
Employment and Labor 40%

Barnette Law Offices accepts cases involving employment discrimination and denial of unemployment compensation benefits. We practice under the auspices of the Tennessee Human Rights Act and the Equal Employment Opportunity Act. In addition, we appeal unemployment benefit denials with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce.

40%
DUI and DWI 10%

Barnette Law Offices focuses upon DUI defense. Our job is to keep defendants out of jail and place a restricted license in their hands in a matter of weeks "if" we cannot obtain dismissal or a reduction of charges.

10%
Personal Injury 5%

Barnette Law Offices represents those clients who have been "seriously" injured and those prosecuting a claims of wrongful death of a loved one.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 185-350 per hour

Contingency

33%-45%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 18 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2008

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

Location

Barnette Law Offices

315 Deaderick Street, Suite 1550, Nashville, TN, 37238

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Jason Wade Barnette's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

75 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 21 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Jason Barnette Took My Money & Never Handled My Case

I hired Jason Barnette to handle an unemployment claim for me back in 2015. I should have known that something wasn't right about this lawyer because no one ever answered the phone at the office number. He only liked to communicate via email, but I did speak to him on the phone once or twice. I sent ...him $500 to his pay pal account and he never responded back to me and he didn't handle the unemployment claim (my case). I never heard from him again. Now I see why. He was already disbarred and/or suspended while still taking money from people. I should have known to look at the Bar Association and reviews first before I hired him. He was practicing as a lawyer after he had lost his attorney license. I didn't follow up because my life was in a shamble at that time and I didn't think to notify the Bar Association to report him. What a shameful thing to do. He had a so-call assistant name J. Huffman, but I believe it was him using another email account developed by him. I just ran across emails with pay pal receipt from him. I kept everything in my email. Therefore, I have proof with dates and he should not have been practicing. It was a lesson learned. Now I see he has a Facebook account for his law office---https://www.facebook.com/jason.barnette.77 This shouldn't happen to anyone.

Posted by Jenny | August 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Excellent, honest, and cost efficient attorney!

I hired Mr. Barnette for an employment matter as well as a debt collection matter. My business had gone south around 2009 and a former employee filed a EEOC complaint. While the EEOC found no cause, the ex employee sued me anyway. Mr. Barnette got the case dismissed and attorney's fees. Next, there w...ere many creditors, collection agencies and bad debt buyers suing me. He got most of those cases dismissed outright and negotiated very favorable settlements with the few creditors that didn't dismiss. He got all of the items removed from my credit reports and kept me out of bankruptcy. He's very busy and it may take him a day or two to respond, but he's upfront, polite, and not like the typical attorney. He doesn't claim to have a magic wand and he conducts himself just like a normal Joe for all intents and purposes.

Posted by Dan | January 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Very professional and ethical consumer protection lawyer

I hired Mr. Barnette because I was sued by Midland Funding, Portfolio Recovery, and Cavalry SPV I. He got the General Sessions cases with Cavalry and Portfolio dismissed and got them off my credit reports. Midland was more difficult - he had to actually sue them, but he didn't charge me anything ex...tra. He got that case dismissed, got them off my reports and got a little money for me as well which basically covered what I paid him to begin with. He always returned my calls and emails in a timely fashion. He in my opinion is not the typical lawyer. He doesn't seem to particularly like what the legal system has become and will tell you as much. He's not out to get rich. He seems to actually want to help people in financial trouble. He told me upfront about everything and that's basically how it played out. He is a devout Catholic and will tell you as much if that means anything to anyone. Again, he's just not the normal lawyer. He actually cares. I would recommend him to anyone and I have. Very good attorney and a kind man.

Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

WORST LAWYER EVER! DO NOT HIRE!!!!!

I hired Mr. Barnett to represent me in a Midland Financial issue and on the day I was suppose to be in court he told me that I didn't need to be there, that he had everything under control. Needless to say, he didn't show up either so the judge was in favor of Midland Financial!!! Sounds like to me t...hat Mr. Barnett might be working for Midland Financial!!! He won't return my calls or my emails. All he has done is caused something to be put on my credit report that DIDNT BELONG TO ME to start with!!!! Do not hire this man!!!!

Jason Barnette

Replied last December 29, 2015

I have never represented anyone against "Midland Financial". There is no debt purchaser or debt collector named "Midland Financial". Moreover, this complaint has my name incorrectly spelled and the complainant does not list their own name. Perhaps, the complainant has me confused with someone else. In any event, I deny these false and slanderous allegations. This is a prime example of how anyone can post malicious lies about a professional on public forums. Attorney's rely upon their reputation to feed their families and there is no recourse against those who intentionally attempt to sully it when one has no way to ascertain who is making the false statements.

Posted by Deanna | September 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Debt Collection resolved for Deanna 2014-2015

Jason Wade Barnett attorney is the most honest attorney I have ever dealt with. He told me upfront he might or might not be able to remove debt, but thought he could win for me. He spent hours talking to me anytime I asked him, because I was afraid of which attorney to choose. Thank God I chose Jason... Wade Barnette in Nashville, TN, because he won everything in my favor. Jason's fees were very reasonable. He always returned every phone call or email instantly back to me asap, usually within five minutes. If you don't choose Jason you are making a big mistake. He knows the law on debt collectors. My name is Deanna, I am financially debt free only, because of attorney Jason Wade Barnette, without him I would be in debt for years. I have one more item we are working on in September 2015. He is the attorney to hire for debt collections success for me.

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Jill Rogers

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"Very determined and dedicated attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Vance Davis

Unknown lawyer | Sep 24

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"I endorse this lawyer. I am often impressed by Mr. Barnette's thoughtful responses to questions raised on Avvo. I believe his skill and talent as a lawyer are apparent. This is a top flight lawyer."

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Kenneth Henry

Debt settlement lawyer | Sep 08

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Ralls

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 29

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"I endorse this talented and knowledgeable attorney, who is well-respected in the legal community."

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Grover Collins

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 11

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"I endorse this lawyer. Smart and quick thinking. This is an attorney you want on your side."

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Misty Fields

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 08

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"I endorse this lawyer. Jason is a dedicated and knowledgeable attorney who goes the mile for each of his clients."

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Richard Rosenstein

Unknown lawyer | May 28

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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Barnette is a skilled and respected member of the legal community. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients."

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Richard Elie

Employment and labor lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Knows his stuff. If you need a labor or employment lawyer Mr. Barnette is a person you can turn to for answers."

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Sean Cleary

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone needing legal representation."

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Tregg Lunn

Unknown lawyer | Apr 12

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"Mr. Barnette gives very solid advice on Avvo. I would recomend him to any person needing advice in his area."

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James Tucker

Unknown lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A highly respected attorney with hundreds of on point answers to complex legal questions here on Avvo, I am happy to endorse Mr. Barnette to any potential client regarding DUI, Employment, and Personal Injury issues."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Edwin Anderson

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Barnette is well-thought of by the courts and by his fellow lawyers in Tennessee. Employment law is not an area that most Tennessee lawyers are comfortable with, but Jason knows his stuff."

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.

Disbarment issued in TN, 2021

updated on 05/18/2021

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Suspension/Probation issued in TN, 2017

updated on 11/17/2017

Suspension/Probation means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. When the attorney returns to practice, the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2009

Google's Most Recognized Businesses, Google, Inc.

Work Experience

2013 - Present

General Counsel, Seniors Plus More, Inc.

2008 - Present

Attorney, Barnette Law Offices

2014 - 2014

General Counsel, Lifestyle Home Builders, Inc.

2006 - 2008

, West Virginia Attorney General's Office

2004 - 2005

Clerk, Mercer County, WV Circuit Court

Associations

Tennessee Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Tennessee Human Rights Act Violations

Settlement

DUI - Implied Consent - Driving S/R

Plea to 1st Offense - Other Charges Dismissed

Britt v. Asset Acceptance, LLC

Settlement

Jeter v. Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC

Settlement

Horkins v. Midland Funding, LLC

Settlement

Auclair v. Golden Living

Settlement

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Education

N/A

Appalachian School of Law

Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

N/A

West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Becoming An Attorney - Guide To Practice

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West Virginia State University

To Become An Attorney?

Publications

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http://www.barnettelawoffice.blogspot.com/ Barnette Law Offices

Languages

English

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