Business Details
9 Years
experience
Corporate & Real Estate Legal Services in Santa Rosa Beach
Barker Williams is a corporate and real estate transactional law firm dedicated to understanding our clients' business and personal goals. With over 41 collective years of experience, we provide practical legal solutions tailored to advance client objectives. Our team includes a Florida Bar Board Certified Real Estate Attorney and a Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star honoree in business and corporate law. We prioritize client loyalty through efficient billing rates, lower overhead, and exceptional customer service. Our practice areas encompass entity formation, contract preparation, business acquisitions, real estate financing, and development.We serve clients across diverse industries including hospitality, technology, and short-term vacation rentals. Our attorneys have represented both public and private entities, from startups to publicly traded companies. We maintain active community involvement through board memberships and local mission work. Licensed in Florida and Georgia, we combine regional expertise with national legal standards. Our commitment extends beyond legal excellence to fostering strong family and community relationships.
Services
Corporate Law
Real Estate Transactions
Entity Formation
Contract Preparation
Real Estate Financing
Title Insurance
Business Acquisitions
Joint Ventures
Intellectual Property Protection
Commercial Leases
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- Board-certified real estate law specialist on staff
- Florida Super Lawyers recognition for corporate law expertise
- Active community involvement through local mission work
- Efficient billing rates with lower overhead costs
- Comprehensive transactional services from formation to exit
Associations and certifications
- The Florida Bar (Board Certified Real Estate Law)
- Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star List
Services
Corporate Law
Our corporate law practice provides comprehensive transactional services for businesses at all stages. We assist with entity formation, corporate governance, securities compliance, and contract negotiations. Our attorneys represent clients in mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures across multiple industries including technology, hospitality, and real estate.
Real Estate Transactions
We handle all aspects of real estate transactions including purchase agreements, title issues, and closing documentation. Our services cover both commercial and residential properties with expertise in development projects, financing arrangements, and zoning compliance. We ensure smooth transactions through thorough due diligence and experienced title insurance services.
Entity Formation
We guide clients through selecting and forming appropriate business entities including corporations, LLCs, and partnerships. Our services include preparing articles of incorporation, bylaws, operating agreements, and shareholder documents. We provide strategic advice on tax implications and liability protection tailored to each client's specific needs.
Contract Preparation
Our firm prepares and reviews various business contracts including employment agreements, non-compete clauses, and vendor agreements. We specialize in creating customized contracts for real estate transactions, intellectual property protection, and business acquisitions. Our attorneys ensure clear terms that protect client interests while maintaining enforceability.
Title Insurance
We provide comprehensive title insurance services through licensed agents with extensive experience in real estate transactions. Our services include title searches, title defect resolution, and issuance of title insurance policies. We work closely with buyers, sellers, and lenders to ensure clear property titles and mitigate risks in real estate transactions.
People
Laken Fortier
Florida Registered Paralegal
Experienced paralegal specializing in transactional matters including entity formation, corporate governance, and intellectual property protection. Graduated from Athens Technical College in 2014 with Paralegal Studies degree. Florida Registered Paralegal since 2016.
Becky Bartlett
Executive Assistant
Native of Newnan, Georgia with 20 years' experience in administrative support and customer service. Graduated from University of West Georgia with strong background in office management and client relations.
Christy Mooney
Licensed Title Insurance Agent
Licensed title agent since 2009 with extensive experience in real estate closings. Former employee of major title underwriter with expertise in transaction coordination, client communication, and closing process management.
Mary Blake Williams
Accounting/Marketing
Office manager and bookkeeper since 2017 with experience in accounting and marketing operations. Graduated from University of Alabama with Bachelor of Science in Education. Active community volunteer with board experience in multiple local organizations.
Kirby H. Williams
Board Certified Real Estate Attorney
Board-certified Florida real estate attorney with experience in real estate transactions, development, and finance. Former senior counsel for St. Joe Company. Licensed in Florida and Alabama. Recognized with AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and Florida Trends Legal Elite award.
Questions
What areas of law does Barker Williams specialize in?
We specialize in corporate transactional law and real estate law, including business formation, contract preparation, real estate transactions, title insurance, and entity governance.
Are your attorneys board-certified?
Yes, Kirby H. Williams is board-certified by The Florida Bar in real estate law, and Farrar J. Barker has been recognized on Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star List for corporate law.
How long has the firm been in operation?
Barker Williams was established in 2017, though our attorneys collectively have over 41 years of experience in real estate and business law.
What industries do you serve?
We serve clients in real estate, hospitality, technology, short-term vacation rentals, and various other industries requiring transactional legal services.
Do you offer title insurance services?
Yes, we provide title insurance services through our licensed title insurance agent with expertise in real estate transaction coordination and closing processes.
