Paul W. Barnett

Open for Business
Paul W. Barnett: Attorney with Manning, Murray, Barnett & Knerr, PC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
About Attorney Awards

Biography

Paul has been in private law practice in Northern Virginia since 1995. Prior to joining MMBK, he was a partner in another local law firm. Before entering private practice, Paul served as counsel to a United States Senate Committee. He is an active member of the Elder Law and Trust and Estate sections of the Arlington County Bar Association as well as of the Virginia State Bar. He is also a member of the Virginia Guardianship Association and the Real Estate section of the Virginia State Bar.

His community and professional activities include speaking at bar association meetings on estate planning and elder law topics, serving on the board of directors for the Arlington County Bar Association and as an active member of the Arlington Host Lions Club with several terms on the board of directors and as a past president. Paul has been a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys since 2005.
See more ›

Areas of Practice (10)

  • Elder Law
  • Wills
  • Probate
  • Estate Planning
  • Estate and Trust Administration
  • Guardianship and Conservatorship
  • Fiduciary Law
  • Long-term Care Planning
  • Medicaid Planning
  • Real Estate

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Louisiana State University and A. and M. College, B.S., 1986
Law School Attended:
Louisiana State University and A. and M. College, J.D., 1989
Year of First Admission:
1989
Admission:
1989, Louisiana; 1995, Virginia; 1995, District of Columbia
Memberships:
Arlington County Bar (Member, Sections on Trusts and Estate, Elder Law); Virginia State Bar (Member, Sections on Trusts and Estates, Real Estate, Business Law); District of Columbia Bar; National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA).
ISLN:
910012025

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
Available
Credit Cards Accepted
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Other, Visa
Other Information
Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (17 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 09/14/14 in Estate Planning

    Paul is one of Virginia's premier attorneys focused on trusts, estates, guardianships and elder law.

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 08/28/14 in Real Estate Litigation

    I have known Paul for a number of years and have had the opportunity to work with him collaboratively on several occasions. He is dedicated to his clients' needs and works thoughtfully and efficiently toward carefully planned objectives.

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/15/14 in Aged and Aging

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/14/14 in Aged and Aging

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/05/14 in Civil Litigation

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 08/28/14 in Estate Planning

    Mr. Barnett enjoys an excellent reputation in this legal community as an estate planner.

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 08/28/14 in Estate Litigation

    I have had extensive experience observing and working co-counsel with this attorney and hope to continue so in the future. Mr. Barnett is a very knowledgeable, skilled and dedicated advocate and counselor. He deserves MH's highest rating.

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/28/14 in Aged and Aging

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/28/14 in Elder Guardianship

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/28/14 in Aged and Aging

    Flag review
Peer reviews submitted prior to 2008 are not displayed.

Client Reviews Write a Review

Location

Contact Paul W. Barnett

Contact Information:

571-670-6460  Phone

703-532-6351  Fax

mmbk.law/attorneys/paul-barnett

Required Fields

Required Fields

Clear All Fields

By clicking on the "Submit" button, you agree to the Terms of Use, Supplemental Terms and Privacy Policy. You also consent to be contacted at the phone number you provided, including by autodials, text messages and/or pre-recorded calls, from Martindale and its affiliates and from or on behalf of attorneys you request or contact through this site. Consent is not a condition of purchase.

You should not send any sensitive or confidential information through this site. Emails sent through this site do not create an attorney-client relationship and may not be treated as privileged or confidential. The lawyer or law firm you are contacting is not required to, and may choose not to, accept you as a client. The Internet is not necessarily secure and emails sent though this site could be intercepted or read by third parties.