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Joseph Barnes

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Bankruptcy & Debt

Language

English

About

My relationship with the City of Milford goes back to the founding of the Town in 1639. A direct descendant of at least 15 founding families and four of the late comers (1640s), Milford's Martyr Steven Stow, a Connecticut Governor (Treat) and second pastor of the First Church (Newton) while my Barnes lineage (from Vermont and Massachussetss until 1880) includes three passengers on the Mayflower (1620). Three Irish wives out of the last four generations reshaped my otherwise pristine Yankee English heritage (I am thus 11/16 Irish).I am dedicated to service to the community through my profession, public service, church, charitable and social work. I am available 24 hours a day with flexible schedules, fees, and services.I am a graduate of Milford High School, College of he Holy Cross and University of Miami Schoool of Law (cum laude) and have been practicing law in Milford since 1980

Practices Areas

Bankruptcy & Debt

Criminal Defense

Estate Planning

Business

Real Estate

Personal Injury

Child custody

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

8 North StMilford, CT, 064603404

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Jeffrey Mehrer
May 3, 2017

Joe was a tremendous resource during my divorce. He listened intently during our initial consultation, and ultimately understood how to work WITH me. Throughout the process he was interested in how I wanted to handle and approach each step. He didn't hesitate to recommend alternate approaches to reach my end goals, but never overstepped. He understood that I was the one who had to live with the result. Joe's legal knowledge and guidance was always spot on. He helped me fully understand the difference between my "wants" and what the law would allow. No Surprises. That was critical to managing my expectations, and helped me to better prepare for the next stage of my life. Joe was GREAT at helping me manage the financial side of the process. He explained his costs and the billing process. No unnecessary phone calls, no unnecessary meetings. We spoke when we needed to, period. In the end, costs for the process were about 1/3 of my ex-wife's. Not because his rates were cheaper, but because he and I managed the process better. I would recommend Joe to anyone who, God forbid, needs to go through this process.

anonymous
November 18, 2013

Barnes was always available with positive feedback and helpfull with my questions and concerns. Always on time for court/ and misc. meetings and available to review neccessary information one on one in person. Knowledgeable on all aspects of the case. Thouroghly read and reviewed my emails with questions or information I may have had. Always available through phone and returned phone calls in a timely mannor.

Grace
November 12, 2013

Attorney Barnes worked for me on a quite complicated and contested divorced case. I contacted Attorney Barnes when I was in a desperate situation from my divorce case. From the start , I felt that Attorney Barnes was there to look out for the best interests for me and my child. He cared about my particular needs and keep working on those frustrating issues. His help definitely changed the life for me and my child. Attorney Barnes is very knowledge of different fields of laws and I have benefited tremendously from his generously sharing. I strongly recommend this lawyer.

Rachael
November 11, 2013

Joe was an incredible help to my husband and I for the closing of our house. We ran into all sorts of issues, as one does with real estate, and he helped us out no matter what the problem was. He truly went above and beyond to make sure that everything was taken care of and that we would be able to close on time. To make matters all the more complicated, we ended up closing on the 5th of July - so the holiday only made it all the more chaotic. Joe handled it with such ease and got things handled flawlessly. He always answered our phone calls and quickly handled any e-mails. He is incredibly reliable and honest, so you always know where you stand. I highly recommend him no matter what you need.

Jeffrey Mehrer
May 3, 2017

Joe was a tremendous resource during my divorce. He listened intently during our initial consultation, and ultimately understood how to work WITH me. Throughout the process he was interested in how I wanted to handle and approach each step. He didn't hesitate to recommend alternate approaches to reach my end goals, but never overstepped. He understood that I was the one who had to live with the result. Joe's legal knowledge and guidance was always spot on. He helped me fully understand the difference between my "wants" and what the law would allow. No Surprises. That was critical to managing my expectations, and helped me to better prepare for the next stage of my life. Joe was GREAT at helping me manage the financial side of the process. He explained his costs and the billing process. No unnecessary phone calls, no unnecessary meetings. We spoke when we needed to, period. In the end, costs for the process were about 1/3 of my ex-wife's. Not because his rates were cheaper, but because he and I managed the process better. I would recommend Joe to anyone who, God forbid, needs to go through this process.

anonymous
November 18, 2013

Barnes was always available with positive feedback and helpfull with my questions and concerns. Always on time for court/ and misc. meetings and available to review neccessary information one on one in person. Knowledgeable on all aspects of the case. Thouroghly read and reviewed my emails with questions or information I may have had. Always available through phone and returned phone calls in a timely mannor.

Grace
November 12, 2013

Attorney Barnes worked for me on a quite complicated and contested divorced case. I contacted Attorney Barnes when I was in a desperate situation from my divorce case. From the start , I felt that Attorney Barnes was there to look out for the best interests for me and my child. He cared about my particular needs and keep working on those frustrating issues. His help definitely changed the life for me and my child. Attorney Barnes is very knowledge of different fields of laws and I have benefited tremendously from his generously sharing. I strongly recommend this lawyer.

Rachael
November 11, 2013

Joe was an incredible help to my husband and I for the closing of our house. We ran into all sorts of issues, as one does with real estate, and he helped us out no matter what the problem was. He truly went above and beyond to make sure that everything was taken care of and that we would be able to close on time. To make matters all the more complicated, we ended up closing on the 5th of July - so the holiday only made it all the more chaotic. Joe handled it with such ease and got things handled flawlessly. He always answered our phone calls and quickly handled any e-mails. He is incredibly reliable and honest, so you always know where you stand. I highly recommend him no matter what you need.

Jeffrey Mehrer
May 3, 2017

Joe was a tremendous resource during my divorce. He listened intently during our initial consultation, and ultimately understood how to work WITH me. Throughout the process he was interested in how I wanted to handle and approach each step. He didn't hesitate to recommend alternate approaches to reach my end goals, but never overstepped. He understood that I was the one who had to live with the result. Joe's legal knowledge and guidance was always spot on. He helped me fully understand the difference between my "wants" and what the law would allow. No Surprises. That was critical to managing my expectations, and helped me to better prepare for the next stage of my life. Joe was GREAT at helping me manage the financial side of the process. He explained his costs and the billing process. No unnecessary phone calls, no unnecessary meetings. We spoke when we needed to, period. In the end, costs for the process were about 1/3 of my ex-wife's. Not because his rates were cheaper, but because he and I managed the process better. I would recommend Joe to anyone who, God forbid, needs to go through this process.

anonymous
November 18, 2013

Barnes was always available with positive feedback and helpfull with my questions and concerns. Always on time for court/ and misc. meetings and available to review neccessary information one on one in person. Knowledgeable on all aspects of the case. Thouroghly read and reviewed my emails with questions or information I may have had. Always available through phone and returned phone calls in a timely mannor.

Grace
November 12, 2013

Attorney Barnes worked for me on a quite complicated and contested divorced case. I contacted Attorney Barnes when I was in a desperate situation from my divorce case. From the start , I felt that Attorney Barnes was there to look out for the best interests for me and my child. He cared about my particular needs and keep working on those frustrating issues. His help definitely changed the life for me and my child. Attorney Barnes is very knowledge of different fields of laws and I have benefited tremendously from his generously sharing. I strongly recommend this lawyer.

Rachael
November 11, 2013

Joe was an incredible help to my husband and I for the closing of our house. We ran into all sorts of issues, as one does with real estate, and he helped us out no matter what the problem was. He truly went above and beyond to make sure that everything was taken care of and that we would be able to close on time. To make matters all the more complicated, we ended up closing on the 5th of July - so the holiday only made it all the more chaotic. Joe handled it with such ease and got things handled flawlessly. He always answered our phone calls and quickly handled any e-mails. He is incredibly reliable and honest, so you always know where you stand. I highly recommend him no matter what you need.

Jeffrey Mehrer
May 3, 2017

Joe was a tremendous resource during my divorce. He listened intently during our initial consultation, and ultimately understood how to work WITH me. Throughout the process he was interested in how I wanted to handle and approach each step. He didn't hesitate to recommend alternate approaches to reach my end goals, but never overstepped. He understood that I was the one who had to live with the result. Joe's legal knowledge and guidance was always spot on. He helped me fully understand the difference between my "wants" and what the law would allow. No Surprises. That was critical to managing my expectations, and helped me to better prepare for the next stage of my life. Joe was GREAT at helping me manage the financial side of the process. He explained his costs and the billing process. No unnecessary phone calls, no unnecessary meetings. We spoke when we needed to, period. In the end, costs for the process were about 1/3 of my ex-wife's. Not because his rates were cheaper, but because he and I managed the process better. I would recommend Joe to anyone who, God forbid, needs to go through this process.

anonymous
November 18, 2013

Barnes was always available with positive feedback and helpfull with my questions and concerns. Always on time for court/ and misc. meetings and available to review neccessary information one on one in person. Knowledgeable on all aspects of the case. Thouroghly read and reviewed my emails with questions or information I may have had. Always available through phone and returned phone calls in a timely mannor.

Grace
November 12, 2013

Attorney Barnes worked for me on a quite complicated and contested divorced case. I contacted Attorney Barnes when I was in a desperate situation from my divorce case. From the start , I felt that Attorney Barnes was there to look out for the best interests for me and my child. He cared about my particular needs and keep working on those frustrating issues. His help definitely changed the life for me and my child. Attorney Barnes is very knowledge of different fields of laws and I have benefited tremendously from his generously sharing. I strongly recommend this lawyer.

Rachael
November 11, 2013

Joe was an incredible help to my husband and I for the closing of our house. We ran into all sorts of issues, as one does with real estate, and he helped us out no matter what the problem was. He truly went above and beyond to make sure that everything was taken care of and that we would be able to close on time. To make matters all the more complicated, we ended up closing on the 5th of July - so the holiday only made it all the more chaotic. Joe handled it with such ease and got things handled flawlessly. He always answered our phone calls and quickly handled any e-mails. He is incredibly reliable and honest, so you always know where you stand. I highly recommend him no matter what you need.