James (Jim) Barnett assists clients with complex commercial real estate transactions, including purchase, sale, leasing, and financing transactions involving office, retail, hotel, marina, industrial and multifamily properties. Jim implements comprehensive, business-centric strategies to construct legal solutions and corporate transactions that solve clients’ business goals. Jim also assists clients with loan workouts, foreclosures and deeds in lieu transactions and related receivership work. Jim regularly represents private investment funds, individual investors, developers, and banks in connection with a variety of real estate investments.

Education

  • University of Florida Levin College of Law (J.D., with honors, 1996)
    • Florida Law Review, Member
  • Tulane University (B.S., 1993)
    • AB Freeman School of Business

Bar Admission

  • Florida

Professional Affiliations

  • The Florida Bar
    • Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, Member
  • American Bar Association
    • Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, Member
  • International Council of Shopping Centers, Member
  • Riverside House, a not-for-profit housing organization, Board Member

Recognition

  • Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® for Real Estate Law, 2024-2026