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Ms. Barnette has tried in excess of 100 jury trials to verdict, and has obtained hundreds of settlements for both individual and corporate clients. Her background working at the Cook County State's Attorney and Cook County Public Defender's offices coupled with her successful civil trial record in insurance defense, has earned her a proven track record and a reputation as a trial attorney who has the vision, steadfast determination and commitment to resolving complex disputes with the highest level of quality and integrity.
Since 2017, Kristin is President of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois and has served on the Board of Directors since 2009. She was named one of “40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty to Watch” in 2014 by the Law Bulletin. She also currently on the Board of Directors for the Women’s Bar Foundation and Women Everywhere: Partners in Service Project (WE). In addition, Kristin has enjoyed volunteering her time as a Mentor in the Lawyer-to-Lawyer mentoring program, volunteering as a Presiding Judge for the YMCA’s annual National Judicial Competitions, serving as an arbitrator, participating in the Judicial Evaluation Committee for the Bar Alliance, and has taught CLE courses on various topics including jury selection, jury instructions, closing arguments, defense tactics as well as ethics.
in 2004, Kristin received her Juris Doctor from DePaul College of Law, where, in addition to her rigorous course of study, she was actively involved in various initiatives. She was invited to be a research assistant to Torts and Social Policy Professor, Stephen Landsman, which Kristin continued until graduation, and she was also elected to be the DePaul Chapter President of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois. She successfully competed to be a Staff Writer for the DePaul Journal of Healthcare Law, ranked among the top in the nation, and was selected to be Editor-in-Chief her second year, managing a staff of over thirty individuals. While still in law school, Westlaw hired her to teach professors and students research applications and strategy. Kristin also clerked at Clifford Law Offices and worked on cases involving medical malpractice and other catastrophic injuries.
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Acquired: 2005
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60 W. Randolph Street, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60601-1604
14496 John Humphrey Dr, Orland Park, IL, 60462
360 West Butterfield Road, Suite 300, Elmhurst, IL, 60126
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Posted by Desiree | May 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Kristin Barnette excellent attorney
Kristin was diligent in my case. There was nothing she wouldn't do for me. Everytime there seemed to be a roadblock that popped up, she made sure that we got past it. She advised me that it would take awhile for it to complete the case. She was correct. But she always called and kept me up to date. I...
Posted by Charles | October 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Kristin Barnette review
Kristin was/is a very professional individual and approaches her job with concern for the well being of her clients. She is thorough in her approach to gaining complete resolution to the clients' issues. She has provided constant communication to us in regards to her progress and openly discussing a...
Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2015 | Personal Injury
Greatful for her help following an auto accident
Kristin provided strong guidance through a personal injury insurance claim that resulted in a lawsuit. She was encouraging through the difficult parts and a sympathetic listener. I felt that she had my best interest at heart and provided great communication and advice throughout the process, despite ...
Posted by Shanikwa | April 12, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Executed Excelence Exceptional Actions as Attorney
An overall review of Attorney Barnette: I found Attorney. Barnette to be trustworthy, knowledgeable and professional. Being A person with a impaired hearing disability! it was necessary that I have a Lawyer that would keep me informed about the legal aspect of my case, and be responsive to any q...
Posted by Jeffrey K | February 15, 2015 | Personal Injury
I Wouldn't Want To Be Them
Kristin took over my case from an attorney that was leaving the firm. Kristin called me and introduced herself and by the end if the call I was not worried another attorney was handling my personal injury case. Kristin told me what she intended to and she did it. Kristin kept me informed every step o...
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40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty To Watch 2014, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
2013
Lawyers with Style, Law Bulletin
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Women's Bar Association of Illinois2nd Vice President
2014 - 2016
Women Everywhere ProjectDirector
2012 - 2016
Women's Bar Foundation of IllinoisDirector, Board of Directors
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Attacking Defense Arguments
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Defining & Defending Yourself in the Public Forum
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Cross Examination of a Doctor
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