Background
Barnett, Walter Michael was born on April 12, 1903 in New Orleans.
Barnett, Walter Michael was born on April 12, 1903 in New Orleans.
AB, Tulane University, 1923. Master of Arts, Juris Doctor, Tulane University, 1925.
Practiced in New Orleans, from 1925. Partner Montgomery, Barnett, Brown, Read, Hammond & Mintz, 1950-1996. Assistant city attorney, New Orleans, 1930-1935.
Attorney Department Public Welfare, 1935-1946.
Board directors Community Chest, Officers Town House, Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital. President United Fund Greater New Orleans Area, 1958. Chairman Mayor's Advisory Committee on Community Improvement, Urban Renewal Commission, New Orleans, New Orleans War Recreation Committee.
President Family Service Society, Council Social Agencies, Citizens Housing Council Greater New Orleans Area, Touro Infirmary, 1960-1964. Treasurer Mental Health Society Lieutenant (junior grade) USCGTR. Member American Bar Association, Louisiana Bar Association, New Orleans Bar Association (president 1965-1966, President's award 1992), American Law Institute, Tulane University Alumni Association (national president 1939-1940), Phi Beta Kappa.
Son of Walter Michael and Fannie Edith (Lion) b. Married Virginia Mae Fuerst, September 24, 1930. Children: Linda Barnett Mintz, Walda Barnett Besthoff.