| Admission Details | 1990, Florida |
| Education | The University of Akron, Political Science, B.S., magna cum laude, 1987 Peter C. Daneman Outstanding Political Science Graduate Award, 1987; Phi Eta Honor Society; Elected to Order of the Coif, 1990; The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law, J.D., with honors, 1990; Articles Editor, Ohio State Law Review, 1988 - 1989; Published Student Note in Ohio State Law Journal, 50:4 1989 and Public Law Anthology, Volume XIII 1990 |
| Birth Information | Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, January 14, 1965 |
| Awards & Recognition | Board Certified in Real Estate Law by Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization
AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
Selected as a "Florida Super Lawyer" by Law & Politics magazine (2009) |
| Reported Cases | Acted as purchaser's counsel in the acquisition of a $55 million mixed use development and the simultaneous sales of building sites for 1000 apartments, 770,000 square feet of industrial space, 30,000 square feet of office space and 125,000 square feet of retail space.
Acted as developer's counsel in closings of Community Development District bond financings and acquisition of conservation areas and storm water facilities.
Acted as counsel for formation of joint ventures between national builders. |
| Publications | "2010 Legislative Update - Florida Community Association Law" (June 2010)
"Short Sale Can Mean Higher Taxes, Write-Off's May Result in Surprises for Sellers", BNA, Inc., Real Estate Law & Industry, Vol. 2 No 25 (December 2009)
"Real Estate Downturn Causes Lawyers to Adapt - Transactional Attorneys Adjust Practices to Fit New Client Needs", Commercial Leasing Law & Strategy, Vol. 21 Number 11 (April 2009)
"CAM Charges and the Fallacy of Controllable Costs", Leasing and Business Opportunity Investor, Vol. 6 No. 11 (November 2008) |
| Additional Bio Details | Mr. Barker focuses his practice on matters involving real estate sales, purchases, and development for residential and commercial development; entity formation; golf course, country club and association representation; title services; assisted living, congregate care and other senior housing facilities; and commercial leasing. His clients have included national and local developers, retail and office landlords and tenants, builders, banks, title companies and select individuals. |