Mark P. Barnebey

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Mark P. Barnebey: Attorney with Blalock Walters, P.A.
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Mark Barnebey is Board Certified in City, County and Local Government Law. He has practiced in land use and local government law for the past thirty-five years. He has successfully represented clients regarding a wide variety of development projects including multi-use projects, an arena, and a power plant. He served as the senior land use attorney for Manatee County for 13 years and as School Board Attorney or special counsel for another 12 years. He has served as City Attorney for the City of Palmetto for the past 10 years, and counsel for several special districts and agencies. He also has served as a mediator, special magistrate and hearing officer for various governmental entities on purchasing, land use, and other government aspects. Among his lecture presentations, he has spoken on land use at all twenty-five (25) City, County and Local Government Law certification review courses and in the first Florida Bar live simulcast seminar, speaking on the topic of quasi-judicial proceedings. He received the Paul S. Buchman Award for outstanding contributions to local government law from the City, County and Local Government Law Section and was awarded the George W. Simons, Jr. Award by the Florida Planning and Zoning Association for contributions to planning and land use for the State of Florida. He received the 2011 Community Service Award from the Manatee County Bar Association for his record of service to the community.
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Areas of Practice (5)

  • School Law
  • Land Use Law
  • Government Law
  • Administrative Law
  • Environmental Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Florida State University, B.S., Finance, 1978; Florida State University, B.S., with honors, 1978; Florida State University, B.S., Urban and Regional Planning, 1978; Florida State University, B.S., with honors, 1978; Florida State University, M.S., Finance, 1983; Florida State University, M.S., with honors, 1983; Florida State University, M.S., Urban and Regional Planning, 1983; Florida State University, M.S., with honors, 1983
Law School Attended:
Florida State University, J.D., Finance, 1983; Florida State University, J.D., with honors, 1983; Florida State University, J.D., Urban and Regional Planning, 1983; Florida State University, J.D., with honors, 1983
Year of First Admission:
1983
Admission:
1983, Florida; 1984, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Memberships:
Sarasota and Manatee Bar Associations; The Florida Bar (Past Chair and Current Executive Board Member, City, County and Local Government Law Section).
Birth Information:
Bradenton, Florida, June 30, 1957
Certifications:
Board Certified, City, County and Local Government Law, The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
ISLN:
909247933

Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (14 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0

  • Communication

    4.3/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 03/25/11 in Zoning, Planning and Land Use

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 03/05/11 in Government

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/01/11 in Local Government Law

    I have known Mark Barnebey, Esq., for many years and have always found him to be a patient, skilled attorney. I have great respect for him and his abilities and would not hesitate to refer a client to him. He is a good lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 02/24/11 in Land Use

    Mark is a very fine attorney and absolutely the go-to guy for getting things done in Manatee County.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/24/11 in Local Government Law

    FIRST CLASS LOCAL GOVT. LAWYER. DESERVES HIGEST M-H RATING

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/24/11 in Land Use

    MARK IS AN EXCELLENT AND LAND USE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT LAWYER. HE PARTICPATES REGULARLY IN BAR AND COMMUNITY CAUSES AND DESERVES THE HIGEST M-H RATING.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 08/03/09 in Land Use

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 03/23/11 in Zoning, Planning and Land Use

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 03/07/11 in Land Use

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/06/11 in Land Use

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Contact Mark P. Barnebey

Contact Information:

941-900-0357  Phone

941-745-2093  Fax

www.blalockwalters.com

www.blalockwalters.com/attorneys/mark-p-barnebey

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