Barnett Law LLC
Drawing on more than a decade of general counsel experience in local and federal government, we help small businesses, individuals, and government entities solve problems before they become crises.
Practice Areas
Outside General Counsel
Ongoing legal support for small businesses that need a trusted advisor but not a full-time attorney. Alex handles everyday legal questions, reviews contracts and policies, spots risks early, and coordinates specialized counsel when needed, so you have one lawyer who knows your entity.
Public Agencies & Local Government
As General Counsel to Oregon’s second-largest county, Alex advised the County's leadership, including the Board of Commissioners, the Sheriff’s Office, independent elected officials, and boards and commissions. He now serves cities, special districts, and public bodies on governance, public records and meetings, ethics, and employment questions.
Estate Planning
A thoughtful estate plan protects your family, your assets, and your wishes. Barnett Law helps individuals and families create clear, personalized plans, including wills, revocable living trusts, powers of attorney, and Oregon advance directives. Alex takes the time to understand your goals, explains your options in plain language, and builds a plan that gives you and your loved ones peace of mind.
Landlord / Tenant (Landlord Only)
Oregon’s landlord-tenant laws are detailed and change often, and a single misstep can be costly. Barnett Law represents residential landlords under the Oregon Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, including drafting and reviewing leases, preparing notices, handling security deposits and repair obligations, complying with rent increase limits, and pursuing evictions (FED proceedings). Whether you need a lease reviewed, a dispute resolved, or representation in court, Alex provides practical advice aimed at resolving problems quickly and cost-effectively.
Practical Lawyer
About Barnett Law LLC
Barnett Law LLC is a veteran-owned law firm that brings general counsel experience to organizations that need sound legal judgment without the cost of an in-house legal department, and brings the same practical approach to helping individuals and families.
Alex Barnett most recently served as County Counsel for Washington County, Oregon’s second-largest county. Before that, Alex spent more than a decade as an Army Judge Advocate, serving as a trusted advisor to senior military leaders and government officials. That experience shapes how Alex works with clients today. He gets to know you, gives direct and honest advice, and focuses on practical solutions that fit your goals and your budget.
Alex holds a J.D. from Willamette University College of Law, an LL.M. from The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School, and a B.S. from Oregon State University. He has been a member of the Oregon State Bar since 2013. Prior to law school, Alex served as a Field Artillery officer in the U.S. Army, where he deployed to Baghdad, Iraq, from 2007-08.
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