Atty. Mark P. Barnebey

Atty. Mark P. Barnebey

Mark Barnebey is Board Certified in City, County and Local Government Law. He has practiced in land use and local government law for the past thirty-five years.

Bradenton Bradenton 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About Mark P. Barnebey at a glance

Mark P. Barnebey is a Principal based in Bradenton, Florida, practicing at Blalock Walters, P.A.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on zoning, education, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Florida (1983) and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleven (1984). Educated at Florida State University (J.D. Finance, 1983) and Florida State University (B.S. Finance, 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Sarasota and Manatee Bar Associations The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Bradenton, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mark Barnebey is Board Certified in City, County and Local Government Law
  • He has practiced in land use and local government law for the past thirty-five years
  • He has successfully represented clients regarding a wide variety of development projects including multi-use projects, an arena, and a power plant
  • He served as the senior land use attorney for Manatee County for 13 years and as School Board Attorney or special counsel for another 12 years
  • He has served as City Attorney for the City of Palmetto for the past 10 years, and counsel for several special districts and agencies
  • He also has served as a mediator, special magistrate and hearing officer for various governmental entities on purchasing, land use, and other government aspects
  • Among his lecture presentations, he has spoken on land use at all twenty-five (25) City, County and Local Government Law certification review courses and in the first Florida Bar live simulcast seminar, speaking on the topic of quasi-judicial proceedings
  • He received the Paul S. Buchman Award for outstanding contributions to local government law from the City, County and Local Government Law Section and was awarded the George W. Simons, Jr. Award by the Florida Planning and Zoning Association for contributions to planning and land use for the State of Florida
  • He received the 2011 Community Service Award from the Manatee County Bar Association for his record of service to the community

Practice Areas Explained

Mark P. Barnebey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark P. Barnebey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Land Use & Zoning

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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Environmental Law

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

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Government & Administrative Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bradenton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark P. Barnebey

Where is Mark P. Barnebey's law office located?
Mark P. Barnebey's law practice is located in Bradenton, Florida. The firm is Blalock Walters, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark P. Barnebey handle?
Mark P. Barnebey focuses on zoning, education, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Mark P. Barnebey practiced law?
Mark P. Barnebey has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Mark P. Barnebey go to law school?
Mark P. Barnebey earned their education at (J.D. Finance, 1983); (B.S. Finance, 1978).
How can I contact Mark P. Barnebey for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Mark P. Barnebey received?
Mark P. Barnebey's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Finance
Florida State University
- 1983
B.S. Finance
Florida State University
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleven
Admitted: 1984

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