Atty. Barrett K. Hawks

Atty. Barrett K. Hawks

Mr. Barrett K.

Highlands Highlands 64 yrs experience 64 year
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About Barrett K. Hawks at a glance

Barrett K. Hawks is a business, litigation, environmental, adr, and energy attorney based in Highlands, North Carolina. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1962) and District of Columbia (1966). Educated at Emory University School of Law LL.B. First Honor Graduate Co-Editor-in-Chief Emory University School of Law LL.B. Journal of Public Law Emory University School of Law LL.B. Harvard Law School (—) and Emory University B.B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Highlands, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Barrett K. Hawks is a lawyer practicing energy, environmental & commodities, electric cooperatives and 5 other areas of law
  • Barrett received a B.B.A. degree from Emory University, and has been licensed for 64 years
  • Barrett practices in Highlands, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Barrett K. Hawks's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barrett K. Hawks handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Barrett K. Hawks is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Barrett K. Hawks is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Barrett K. Hawks is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in North Carolina →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Barrett K. Hawks is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in North Carolina →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Barrett K. Hawks is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Highlands are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Barrett K. Hawks

Where is Barrett K. Hawks's law office located?
Barrett K. Hawks's law practice is located in Highlands, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barrett K. Hawks handle?
Barrett K. Hawks focuses on business, litigation, environmental, adr, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Barrett K. Hawks practiced law?
Barrett K. Hawks has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
Where did Barrett K. Hawks go to law school?
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How can I contact Barrett K. Hawks for a consultation?
You can contact Barrett K. Hawks directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Barrett K. Hawks received?
Barrett K. Hawks's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Emory University School of Law LL.B. First Honor Graduate Co-Editor-in-Chief Emory University School of Law LL.B. Journal of Public Law Emory University School of Law LL.B. Harvard Law School
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Emory University B.B.A.
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1962
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1966

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