Benjamin Timothy Barnett

When Mr. Barnett met with me and heard my story he was genuinely concerned. He felt my pain, he understood my confusion and he calmed my fears. He treated me like he would treat his sister. When we walked into the courtroom he flipped a switch and the pitbull in him came out. He defended me with such tenacity and conviction my ex husband realized he needed to step and do what was right by me and our kids.

Ben helped me with a child custody case. Shows genuine interest in you and what is in your best interest. You will not be disappointed.

Mr. Barnett was able to turn a really bad alimony and child support situation into a no alimony and very favorable and fair child support situation. Very professional and excellent staff. Will use again if necessary. Highly recommended!

From the very start Ben put me at ease. What I liked the most is that he listened to me, intently. When I left after our first meeting I had no doubt I was in the best hands possible. He approached my case like a surgeon... the detail at which he works makes me wonder how others survive with lesser representation. If you can hire him, do it.

Ben helped me with a criminal matter I had unfortunately managed to get myself into. Through his knowledge of the legal process and and impeccable negotiation skills, he not only managed to help me avoid jail time but was able to show the court the charges weren’t proper for the conduct. Well before any trial date he he’d reviewed my case and had me voluntarily performing community service. He continually kept me updated on the status and outlined a very detailed trial strategy from the start. The attention to detail and level of professionalism and aggressiveness with which he handled my case showed me something rare to see in an attorney. You could tell he personally cared about the outcome of the case. He didn’t just want to win, he wanted to win because he felt that was justice in my case. Can’t thank him enough for helping me out of a situation that could have otherwise negatively impacted my life for years to come. You rock Ben!

I have used Ben for a child custody case and I could not be happier with the way I was treated by Ben and all of his staff. From the day I first contacted the office I felt like my case and myself were valued by Ben. Ben has always been open and honest about what the possibilities were with my concerns in mediation and court. Thankfully with Ben’s guidance we never went to court. I know with Ben on my side I would know the best and worst case if court was the outcome. I would recommend Ben to my friends and family. I would also use Ben again in the future if needed. I was kept up to date with my case and if I called the office with questions I would always get a call back with answers. I loved how I felt my case and child were important to Ben and his staff. I was never told or promised I would get everything I wanted. I was told what reality looked like with my case. I can not say enough good things about Ben and his staff.

Ben is without question the best lawyer I've ever used or even met. His team his taken care of, our advised me, on numerous family law and business matters. He's tough, direct, and fair, but also kept me grounded with realistic expectations. He gives of himself and his time selflessly - even in times I've not had money to pay at the moment. Ben simply refuses to leave his clients hanging. His staff is great and Casandra does an excellent job taking care of us when Ben's out of the office. You have found your lawyer if you have any legal issue that been or his associates handle.

Timely response. Very helpful aand honest. Did not try to instill false hope.

Ben is passionate about making sure his clients best interests are taken into account. After my ex husband has failed to pay alimony for almost a year he has made sure that I will now start receiving my money along with backpay. He is an excellent attorney and highly recommend him.

Mr. Barnett has fulfilled two separate custody cases for me and both have exceeded my expectations in every way possible. The level of correspondence provided is amazing. If promises are made they are also fulfilled. He has always been there for me and my family when needed the most. Even after my cases were closed his service has remained the same for anything I've ever involved him with. I was a father just trying to make sure the legal system or other parent wasn't taking advantage of my situation. Ben provided the best possible environment while being discreet to ensure childhoods weren't tarnished with legal battles for years upon years. I wouldn't have been able to do that without Ben's expertise, guidance and friendship along the way. Thank you for everything you have done and continue doing for me and my family!

Ben is the best attorney in Knoxville. He is aggressive and truly cares about you and your case whether it be divorce, child custody, or whatever your situation.

When I found the Barnett Firm, I had an Order of Protection against my wife and needed help defending myself against an Annulment. I needed a divorce and an attorney that could sort through the mess and keep me safe. The odds were stacked against me since this was a gay marriage of which I was a housewife. no precedent had been set, I needed to make payments, my ex made at least six times my income with unlimited resources and I didn’t even live in the area and would need to do everything I could remotely. When I explained everything to Ben Barnett, instead of turning me away like all the others he agreed to take my case. Finally, I had found my champion. Ben was a powerhouse and immediately managed to untangle the web of motions with little effort. When able, (after the Supreme Court Ruled on same sex marriage) Ben filed my counter claim for divorce in enough time to extend my Order of Protection through the divorce proceedings. Ben and his staff went out of their way to keep me safe in every way possible. Ben’s staff even escorted me to the restroom any time my ex was in the same building. In the end, Ben secured a settlement in my favor that included temporary alimony awarded over a year and a half after our final separation and an order awarding me most of my precious possessions that I had grown to believe had been destroyed. Somehow, he even got her to return precious keepsakes from my child that were not on the order. If you want to stay out of court, Ben can get you a settlement from even the most unreasonable opponent. If court is necessary, as it was in my case for a contempt hearing, Ben is the champion that will stick by your side until the end. Prior to the last hearing my ex had fired her team of lawyers since their cost had exceeded their value and she was allowed to cross examine me. Ben kept her in check and objected successfully over and over and over, making me feel protected instead of frightened. During the entire hearing, Ben was effective, efficient and pushed back hard whenever pushed upon. Ben won more than I was seeking and even made the ex pay his attorney fees. From annulment to post-divorce, Cassandra kept me calm when I became emotional and with Ben gave me words of encouragement that helped me to pursue a new career, a degree and get my life back in order. Ben Barnett and his staff helped me to get a divorce and got me the justice that I wanted. Ben also helped me to get (at no extra cost) the closure and peace that I was missing and could not get on my own, which I find to be priceless. When my son told me that he had a lawyer for his child custody case I told him he needed to fire him and call Ben Barnett. On my birthday, my son called and told me he had hired the Barnett Firm for his case. I told him that was the best birthday present he could have ever given me. I would not trust my family’s future with anyone else since I know that the Barnett Firm will fight for my son and my grandbaby and that everything will be okay. So, whether you need an Order of Protection, an annulment, need alimony, a divorce, help in a child custody case or all the above...the Barnett Firm is the champion you should call on to fight by your side.

I want to start by saying I have nothing but the upmost respect for Mr. Barnett. He is such a wonderful attorney and was there for me in my most desperate time of need. Ben more than exceeded my expectations as an attorney! I used Mr. Barnett 3 years ago in a very difficult custody case with my children. In the end he was able to win my case as I ended up with more than I expected and was VERY pleased. Recently I was faced with the same situation as custody modification papers were served to me. As I spoke to the petitioners attorney and told them I was hiring Mr. Barnett as my attorney in less than 10 minutes they were ready to settle and caved as they did not want to go up against Ben and his legal team. I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone who is going through the process of custody modification I guarantee you will not be disappointed.

Ben is a tremendously talented and knowledgeable attorney and was a great asset during my divorce. He always kept me informed and went above and beyond to make the process go smoothly and quickly. I would highly recommend him to anyone going through divorce, and already have!

I have had experience with two attorneys for this. The difference in the experience is best described as night and day. With Ben being the light of day. Incredible grasp of the divorce process that was used to guide me to a fair and reasonable settlement with very little pain. During the periods where it is fair to say I was struggling, he always managed to ground me with solid advice. After which he would then execute on my desires with his best ability and integrity for everyone involved. I could not possibly recommend anyone higher. If I ever find myself in need of representation or great advice again, I would actually look forward to the interaction knowing that he would help me find the best path to resolution.