Our Team

Legal Staff

Barnes Walker is truly proud of our staff, without whom our attorneys could not function in their various practices and our real estate closings could not close.

Meet the Team

Our Legal Support Staff

The paralegals, legal assistants, and administrators who keep our firm running with precision and professionalism.

Kim H. Bennett

Kim H. Bennett

Receptionist / File Manager

Carroll Christensen

Carroll Christensen

Paralegal

Cindy Coey

Cindy Coey

Firm Administrator

Maggie Marshall

Maggie Marshall

Paralegal

Michelle Carmichael

Michelle Carmichael

Paralegal

Tori Liedke

Tori Liedke

Paralegal

Stephanie Wix

Stephanie Wix, FRP

Paralegal

Aleksandra Kawecka

Aleksandra Kawecka

Paralegal to Garret T. Barnes

James Goethe

James Goethe

Legal Assistant

Trust • Experience • Results

Established 1995, built on reputation, trust, and results

Barnes Walker focuses on real estate law, estate planning, business law, and litigation. We also operate a full title company in-house, which means we handle everything from contracts and closings to title searches and escrow under one roof.

Whether it's buying or selling property, structuring a business, or planning for the future, we provide practical, results-driven legal solutions that give our clients confidence and peace of mind.

We've been serving Sarasota and Manatee counties since 1995 and are proud to be one of the area's most established businesses.

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Legal guidance for families and businesses
Trusted title services for property protection
Experience in wills, trusts, litigation, and business law
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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. Many 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.