Background
Barnett, Richard Allen was born on December 26, 1949 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of James Joseph and Beverly Muriel (Gergel) Barnett.
Barnett, Richard Allen was born on December 26, 1949 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of James Joseph and Beverly Muriel (Gergel) Barnett.
Bachelor of Science in Economics(magna cum laude), University of Pennsylvania, 1971; Juris Doctor, Harvard University, 1975.
Law clerk to presiding justice, United States Dist Court California, San Diego, 1975-1976; associate, Krupnick & Campbell, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1978-1981; sole practice, Hollywood, Florida, 1981-1987; partner, Barnett and Hammer, Hollywood, 1987-1993; private practice, Hollywood, Florida, since 1993.
Board of directors Liberia Economics and Social Development Inc., Hollywood, Florida, since 1979, president since 1987, Jewish Federation South Broward, chairman community relationscom. 1984-1986, attorneys and accountants campaign division 1987-1988, board directors 1984-1991. With United States Army, 1970-1972.
Member ATLA, California Bar Association, Florida Bar Association (board certified civil trial lawyer, appellate rules committee 1990-1993), Academy Florida Trial Lawyers (AmicusCuriae committee since 1985, chairman 1989-1991, board directors since 1996, chairman-elect appellate practice section), Broward County Trial Lawyers (Board of Governors since 1992), Federal Bar Association (president Broward county chapter 1986-1987, Executive Committee 1987-1993), Rotary Club of Hollywood, Depressive and manice Depressive Assn.Am. (founder Gold Coast chapter).
Married Nadeen Miller, June 21, 1992.