Trust • Experience • Results
Real estate representation for individuals and businesses
We apply our extensive legal knowledge and more than three decades of experience to solving issues relating to property rights, and all areas of real estate law. We can help you with:
- Residential real estate transactions
- Commercial real estate transactions
- Real estate contracts
- Obtaining or selling agricultural land
- Condominium law
- Homeowners’ associations
- Foreclosures
- Zoning law
- Real estate title searches
- Land use and building permits
Barnes, Walker, Goethe, Perron, Shea & Johnson, PLLC handles more real estate closings than any other real estate law firm in Manatee County. Our experience representing countless residential, commercial and agricultural clients throughout the area has given us the resources and knowledge necessary to close virtually all types of real estate and loan transactions efficiently.

Protecting You
& What’s Yours
Community Commitment
Barnes Walker proudly supports the local Realtor® board and works closely with real estate professionals to strengthen and serve our community.
Trust • Experience • Results
Estate planning, probate and guardianship counsel
When planning your estate, you want peace of mind for your family and loved ones. At Barnes Walker, our attorneys provide personalized guidance in estate planning, probate, and guardianship matters, helping you make informed decisions with confidence.
Our Services Include:
- Drafting wills and trusts
- Creating powers of attorney and advance directives
- Administering trusts and estates
- Assisting with probate and guardianship proceedings
- Appointing personal representatives and trustees
- Supporting guardians and attorneys-in-fact

Protecting Families,
Planning Futures
Trust • Experience • Results
Protecting your Business Interests
If you are looking to start a new business in Florida or are a current business owner requiring legal counsel, Barnes, Walker, Goethe, Perron, Shea & Johnson, PLLC can protect your interests and keep you on the path to success. Our seasoned business law attorneys provide advisory and transactional services in several areas, including:
- Business entity formation
- Corporate restructuring
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Business dissolution
- Intellectual property protection
- Contract negotiation
Our goal is to provide you with the information and counsel you need to create and maintain a prosperous business. Whether you need assistance with business formation or some other issue, our skilled business attorneys are ready to stand by your side.

Guidance, Compliance,
Strength, Success
Trust • Experience • Results
Accomplished litigators for various types of civil law matters
Our attorneys understand the impact litigation can have on your life and business. We pursue resolution through negotiation, mediation, and other alternative methods whenever possible. When disputes require court action, we provide strong representation in real estate, construction, environmental, governmental, probate, and contract litigation.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Skilled in negotiation, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution
- Counsel for disputes that require strong courtroom representation
- Real estate and construction litigation
- Environmental and governmental litigation
- Probate and trust litigation
- Breach of contract claims
Our attorneys are ready to protect your interests—contact us today to discuss your case.

Protecting Rights,
Resolving Disputes

Law Firm that Delivers
Throughout Manatee and Sarasota Counties, clients choose our firm to represent them because we are:
- Accomplished strategists — For decades, our lawyers have worked closely with individuals and local businesses to craft creative solutions to a wide range of legal issues.
- Community-focused — As an established law firm, our attorneys exhibit a strong commitment to clients throughout the community by protecting what’s most important to them.
- Trusted counselors — Our firm’s attorneys have sterling reputations. Attorneys Jeffrey S. Goethe, Andre R. Perron, M. Brandon Robinson, and Garret T. Barnes have earned AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell® for their high ethical standards and professional ability.
We take the responsibility of managing and resolving your legal issues seriously. In every instance, you will work one-on-one with an attorney who will diligently strive to create a lasting attorney-client relationship.