Ryan M. Barnett 

Ryan is a south California native from an active duty Air Force family.  He handles a wide range of litigation in cases involving work and personal injury, as well as commercial and business disputes. Recently handled cases include complicated   permanent and total disability claims (workers compensation), excessive force claims against law enforcement (civil rights), professional non-compete disputes, contract claims, and insurance disputes.  Ryan serves as general legal advisor to local businesses, and is also an adjunct Business Law instructor for the Pensacola Junior College.   Prior to joining the firm, Ryan worked for a respected statewide defense firm representing insurance companies and employers, and spoke frequently at educational seminars on various business and claims topics.

Areas of Practice: 

• Personal Injury
• Worker's Compensation
• Commercial & Business Litigation

Bar Admissions:

• Florida

Education:

• Florida State University College of Law, J.D. 2003
• Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University, 2001
• University of South Alabama, B.A., 2000

Professional Associations and Memberships:

• Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
• Pensacola Area Chamber of Commerce
• Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
• Pensacola Young Professionals

Past Relevant Experience:

• United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1996 - 2003, Rifleman
• Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency Staff Counsel Division, 2001, Law Clerk
• United States Marshals Service, 1999, Intern
• Comparative Corporate Law (Carolina Academic Press, 2002), Larry Cata' Backer, Assisted Editing