Our Team
Title 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 Title Closing Staff
Our title staff brings years of experience in closing coordination, title searches, escrow management, and customer care. Each member is committed to delivering accurate, timely, and professional service for every transaction.
Kim H. Bennett
Receptionist / File Manager
Rebekah Carter
Lien Search Coordinator
Cindy Coey
Firm Administrator
Brenda Cook
Closing Officer / Title Examiner
Florida Registered Paralegal
Cindy Gruener
Closing Officer / Branch Manager
Licensed Title Agent
Amy Hattie
Closing Officer
Lakewood Ranch Office
Libby Smith
Title Examiner
Jaime Robertson
Closing Officer
Licensed Title Agent
Faith Test
Closing Officer / Branch Manager
Licensed Title Agent
Alice Robertson
Closing Assistant
Michelle Cole
Closing Assistant
Tracy Fox
Closing Assistant /
Closing Officer Trainee
Lauren Enger
Bookkeeper
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.
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.