Atty. Daniel Barnett
Daniel Barnett is an associate attorney with Grewal Law PLLC. His practice areas include commercial litigation, general civil litigation, criminal law, personal injury, and family law.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Okemos, MI · 8+ Years Experience
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About Daniel Barnett at a Glance
Daniel Barnett is an Associate based in Okemos, Michigan, practicing at Grewal Law PLLC. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2018). Educated at Michigan State University College of Law J.D. (—) and Central Michigan University B.M.E. (—). Serves clients in Okemos, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Barnett
- Daniel Barnett is an associate attorney with Grewal Law PLLC. His practice areas include commercial litigation, general civil litigation, criminal law, personal injury, and family law
- Daniel is an experienced advocate for his clients
- He has worked on multiple high-profile cases, including the Flint Water Crisis and those involving former USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University doctor, Larry Nassar
- Daniel has represented numerous criminal clients charged with everything from misdemeanors to serious felonies
- He is committed to staying ahead of the changing law
- specifically, the passage of recreational marijuana and its inevitable effect on drivers of motor vehicles
- Daniel also regularly advises business clients in matters regarding litigation, negotiation, dissolution, and general operations
- His work has played a significant role in the enforcement of employment covenant (non-compete) clauses for employers, releasing employees from employment covenants with former employers, and the resolution of breach of contract actions and actions to quiet title
- Daniel also has experience in complex business litigation, including shareholder actions, diversion of business, breach of commercial contracts, partnership buyouts and dissolution, and corporate dissolution
- Daniel recognizes that each client has his or her own unique circumstances, and that each of those circumstances requires and open mind, a listening ear, and a personal approach
- He has a natural instinct to help people, and he brings his previous experience and compassion as a teacher to the legal field
- Daniel graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Music Education in 2006
- From 2006 – 2013, Daniel served as the band director for Newaygo Public Schools
- Under his leadership, the Newaygo Marching Band won the Flight IV Michigan Competing Band Association State Championship in 2010 and 2012
- Daniel was awarded teacher of the year for Newaygo County in 2011
- After seven years as a teacher, Daniel left the profession to pursue a career in law
- Daniel attended the Michigan State University College of Law from 2013 – 2016
- While at MSU, Daniel earned a position on the MSU College of Law Moot Court Board, where he competed in national moot court competitions, earning the American College of Trial Lawyers Medal for Excellence in Advocacy
- He also earned jurisprudence awards in Advanced Negotiation and while a student-clinician at the Alvin L. Storrs Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic
- Daniel graduated from MSU Law Magna Cum Laude in 2016
- In his spare time, Daniel enjoys spending time with his wife, Emily, and his two sons, Kalvin and Isaac
- He also enjoys playing basketball, attending sporting events, traveling, and spending time outdoors
- He is a big sports fan, and openly admits to being a die-hard Lions fan
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel Barnett's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Barnett handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Okemos.
Personal Injury in Okemos
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Criminal Defense in Okemos
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Family Law in Okemos
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Business & Corporate Law in Okemos
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Civil Litigation in Okemos
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Okemos
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Okemos are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Okemos Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Okemos-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Okemos Choose Daniel Barnett
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel Barnett's practice in the field of personal injury, criminal defense, family law, business, and litigation.
8+ Years of Legal Practice
With 8 years in the profession, Daniel Barnett has developed the procedural fluency and courtroom instincts that come from handling real cases under real deadlines.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, criminal defense, and family law, Daniel Barnett can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Okemos
A Okemos-based practice means Daniel Barnett attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Daniel Barnett Handles in Okemos
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Daniel Barnett has experience with under Michigan law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Daniel Barnett directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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