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Top Georgia Real Estate Verdict, 2009

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Family Law  ·  Real Estate  ·  Business Law

Jeffrey M. Barnes

Jeffrey M. Barnes

Founding Partner

Jeff focuses primarily in the areas of family law, business and real estate litigation. His deep understanding of finance and international business complements his extensive legal experience, providing a proven advantage to his clients.

Jeff combines tenacious litigation skills with methodical strategy and business-minded analysis. In 2009, he secured the top real estate verdict in Georgia — a case involving mortgage fraud that resulted in both actual damages and a substantial punitive damages award for his client.

Education: Temple University School of Law (J.D.)  |  University of South Carolina (B.S. Business Administration)

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What We Handle

Complex Family Matters

Interstate and international child custody (UCCJEA / Hague Convention), high-asset divorce, and matters involving court-appointed receivers.

Real Estate Litigation

Wrongful foreclosure against major lenders, real estate fraud, and Ponzi scheme litigation, including the top Georgia real estate verdict in 2009.

Business Disputes

Contract disputes, breach of contract litigation, business formation and exits. We represent companies of all sizes throughout Atlanta and Georgia.

Our Principles

Efficiency is Critical

Every step of your case is handled with deliberate intent. The sooner your matter is resolved, the sooner you can move on with your life.

Skill & Focus

Jeff combines tenacious litigation skills with methodical strategy and business-minded analysis, a proven advantage for every client we represent.

Effectiveness

Results are what matter. We measure our success by yours, resolving tough problems by skillfully navigating the legal issues.

Common Sense

Your legal matter is not just a case. It is a disruption to your everyday life. We bring clear-headed judgment to cut through complexity and find practical solutions.

What Our Clients Say

Yvonne G.
Atlanta, GA
Divorce with children is never easy, especially for the children. Having an attorney that is caring and empathetic towards my personal situation has taken a bit of the burden and stress off me. That has freed me up to be the super mom I want to be for my kids, without the worry of the divorce process. I could not be more grateful for the help and support I've received from The Barnes Firm! Forever grateful for this amazing team of professionals who have not forgotten the power of human kindness.
Brian B.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Working with Jeff and the team through what was a very acrimonious divorce process that involved three young children, I relied on Jeff's guidance to ensure we were putting their best interest front and center. His approach and knowledge of the family law ecosystem ensured the best possible outcome for myself and my children. I would personally recommend Jeff and his team.
Andrew C.
Savannah, GA
Jeff was very open and honest about my situation when I spoke with him. I received a call back no more than 4 hours after I called his office (he was in court at the time). After discussing my situation, he provided all of the possible ways forward, along with the pros and cons of each, and helped me make a decision that made the most sense for me. Fortunately/unfortunately (however you view it) I did not need hire his services, though if a more dire situation were to happen in the future, this is the law firm I would trust.
Matthew P.
Lawrenceville, GA
I hired Jeff Barnes at Barnes Firm to handle a real estate dispute I had with my homeowner's association. I am very pleased with the representation I received and the end result of my case. From the initial consultation through the end of the case, I always felt well-informed about progress made and I always felt confident that my case was in competent hands. If you are having a dispute involving your property, I suggest giving these lawyers a call. I would say that my experience with this law firm was great overall which is really saying something since I was in the middle of the very unpleasant experience of suing HOA board members that live in my neighborhood.
Marat G.
Buford, GA
Jeffrey Barns worked on my case that was a complicated eviction of non-paying and extremely litigious and countersuing tenants. First thing that impressed me was that Jeffrey returned my message that I left on his voicemail, that, I learned by then, wasn't something that you would normally expect from attorneys to do. He proceeded with making quick appointment and speaking with me personally within hours from our initial phone contact, which was, as I learned again from earlier attempts to find a lawyer, not normal for legal business practices. The consultation that I received from Jeffrey was the third thing that surprised and impressed me. It wasn't just 10-20 min pep-talk that I received before from attorneys I was referred to by Bar Association. It was 3 hours in-detail conversation about what was important for my case and what was not, and what outcome could've being expected. After I retained Jeffrey as my representative he continued investing all necessary time in the case to make me understand well the legalities, options and possibilities of outcome and to determine the most beneficial and cost-effective position and actions. He impressed me with his correct and unbiased judgement of the situation and practical legal approach to the case during preparation and court appearance. He participated in two court proceedings representing me and resolved the case to my satisfaction. I would highly recommend Jeffrey to anybody who needs solid legal advice and court representation involving complicated matters.
Ben
via Avvo
When what I thought was going to be a nearly uncontested divorce turned nasty, I hired Jeff to represent me. His representation and professionalism was top notch from the moment I met him through the trial. He delivered on his promises and got me a judgment that exceeded what he told me to expect.
Silvia
via Avvo
I had a consultation with Mr. Barnes a week ago. He was prompt and did not keep me waiting in the lobby like some other lawyers. He listened to my story, reviewed my documents and discussed my case in detail with me. As it turns out, Mr. Barnes had a simple solution for what I thought was going to be a very complicated real estate dispute. His honesty upfront saved me and my family a lot of time and money. I really appreciate that he did not try to scare me or charge me an arm and a leg for his services. While this problem had a quick and happy ending for me, I found myself a great lawyer to help me with all of the my future legal needs. I highly recommend Jeff Barnes for all of your real estate needs.
Kelly
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My experience with Jeff was absolutely wonderful. I hired Jeff to handle a divorce case with my less-than-reasonable former spouse. While getting divorced is a horrible experience, Jeff did an outstanding job of making the whole ordeal as easy on me as possible. He was clear about potential outcomes, expectations, timelines and costs. Based on feedback I received from some of my friends talking about their experiences with their divorce lawyers, I believe Jeff is the only attorney that could have made the favorable outcome I received possible. I highly recommend Jeff for your family law needs.
Andrew B
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Jeff is an exceptional attorney! His knowledge, compassion, patience, and consideration was above and beyond. He guided me through a tough situation I thought I would never get through, let alone come out on top. Jeff gave me the confidence to overcome my fears and handle the issue most appropriately. If you seek not only a Lawyer with the highest level of expertise, but care and compassion as well, The Barnes Firm is your choice.
Barry
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Great service! Thank you To Jeff and his team at The Barnes Firm. They helped me and my family through a tough time and made sure we all came out alright. It's hard for me to trust people, but right away Jeff became a part of our family. Again, thank you Jeff and I definitely recommend your services.
Anonymous
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Jeff saved my kids and didn’t empty out my wallet in the process. If I need a lawyer in the future, I know exactly who to call.
Anonymous
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I initially retained Jeff Barnes to assist me with some child custody and support issues stemming from a nasty divorce a few years earlier. Jeff did a great job resolving my case not only by really strong-arming the opposition into settling on terms more favorable to me, but also by cooling my impulse to go to trial at all costs. He presented the facts, his expectations at trial and the cost of “winning” in court to me in a way that allowed me to make the smart financial decision to settle. Since that time, Jeff has been my trusted lawyer for all of my personal and business legal needs.
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