Atty. Douglas A. Barker
With more than 25 years of experience, Douglas A. Barker is recognized by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys as being one of the 10 best family law attorneys in South Carolina, by Lawyers of Distinction as being in the top 10% of family law attorneys in the United States, and by Martindale-Hubbell as being in the top 1% for client satisfaction.
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About Douglas A. Barker at a glance
Douglas A. Barker is a Member based in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, practicing at Barker Family Law. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, alimony, and education. Admitted to practice in California (1993), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1993), South Carolina (1996), and U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1996). Educated at Pepperdine University (J.D., 1993) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (B.S. The, 1981). Serves clients in Mount Pleasant, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- With more than 25 years of experience, Douglas A. Barker is recognized by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys as being one of the 10 best family law attorneys in South Carolina, by Lawyers of Distinction as being in the top 10% of family law attorneys in the United States, and by Martindale-Hubbell as being in the top 1% for client satisfaction
- Douglas offers his clients a razor-sharp skill set to resolve legal issues, and is especially skillful resolving complicated and contested issues
- He is a tenacious advocate for his clients
- His experience and skill together allow him to work aggressively to ensure that his clients not only survive family court, but also position themselves and their families to thrive
- Born in Virginia, Douglas graduated from Virginia Tech as did his four siblings
- After graduation, he accepted a commission in the United States Navy and was stationed aboard a warship in Charleston
- Consistently ranked in the top 1% of officers, he attained the rank of Lieutenant Commander before answering a calling into the legal profession
- Douglas graduated with honors (cum laude) from Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu, California
- He practiced for 2 years in Los Angeles, California before returning to Charleston to raise his family and practice law
- Douglas and his wife, Dr. Lorna Barker, live in Mount Pleasant
- They are working to usher their four children into adulthood
- The Barkers are active members of Christ Church Mount Pleasant where Douglas sings in the choir and is the drummer for the contemporary praise band
- He is an accomplished percussionist and drummer, and plays the Highland bagpipes to the chagrin of his children and neighbors
- A true advocate for community involvement, Mr. Barker dedicates his time to several local organizations, including: • East Cooper Concert Series, board of directors • Two Fish Global Missions, board of directors • Veterans of Foreign Wars, member • American Legion, member • Rotary Club of Mt
- Pleasant, member • Paul Harris Fellow • Christ Church Mount Pleasant
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Douglas A. Barker's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas A. Barker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Douglas A. Barker is one of 45,063 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in South Carolina →
Douglas A. Barker is one of 27,615 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in South Carolina →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Douglas A. Barker is one of 167,063 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in South Carolina →
Douglas A. Barker is one of 9,437 alimony attorneys indexed nationally. Browse alimony attorneys in South Carolina →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Douglas A. Barker is one of 21,546 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in South Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in South Carolina
Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Mount Pleasant are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina 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 South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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