About
Learn more about Jeff Barnett, a lawyer in Austin, Texas, with a focus on business and commercial litigation, collections, and more. Jeffrey J. "Jeff" Barnett is a licensed lawyer practicing in all state courts, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. He is an active member of various legal associations, including the State Bar of Texas, Austin Bar Association, Austin Business Executives League (ABEL), and Business Networking International (BNI). Jeff's legal practice primarily revolves around business and commercial litigation, collections, business transactional law, business entity formations, mergers and acquisitions, contracts, wills, trusts, estate planning, and probate. Additionally, Jeff is a certified Mediator, specializing in mediating legal disputes in family, business, and civil law. Jeff graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BBA in Business Administration, focusing on Finance and Management, and a BA in Government. He was actively involved in Sigma Alpha Mu and is a life member of the Texas Exes. Jeff also contributes annually to the Longhorn Foundation and has served as District Justice for Texas for Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International. Outside of his legal practice, Jeff is an enthusiastic runner and marathoner. He has completed over 35 marathons in more than 15 states and aims to finish a marathon in each of the 50 states. Furthermore, he aspires to complete a marathon on all 7 continents. Jeff has also been a Marathon Coach and Summer Training Program Director for Austin Fit (USA Fit Austin) and a Marathon Coach for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training.
Legal Issues
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Collections
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Certificates
No Certifications
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
Experience
- Partner Lawyer
Barnett & Leuty, P.C.
Education
Graduation year: 1994
Graduation year: 1986
Associations
1995 - Current
2018 - 2019
Costs
- Payment With Credit Card