Joshua F. Barnette
Josh Barnette is an attorney in the firm’s Lexington office. He is a member of the Torts & Insurance Practice Service Group and an affiliate member of the Business Litigation Service Group. Josh focuses his practice on torts, insurance, white collar criminal defense, civil rights, products liability, and general business litigation.
Responding to and Defending Government Investigations: What to do When the Government “Knocks” On Your Door
Kentucky Bar Association Corporate House Counsel, Webinar, February 10, 2021
Right after Thanksgiving 2021, tried and won an asbestos case related to coal mining equipment in Eastern Kentucky - without calling an expert witness.
Diversity Committee, Member
AthensWest Theatre Company, Board Member (2018-present)
Seedleaf, Inc., Board Member (2018-present)
University of Kentucky College of Law
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Kentucky Law Journal, Managing Articles Editor (2016-17), Staff Editor (2015-16)
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CALI Award in Legal Research and Writing; Central Kentucky American Inn of Court Pupil (2016-17)
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Trial Advocacy Board (2015-16)
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2015 Kentucky Mock Trial Championship Finalist
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United States District Court Fellow (2015-16)
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Student Public Interest Law Foundation, Vice President of Fundraising
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International Law Society, member
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Women's Law Caucus; Student Bar Association
Columbus State University
Minor in Psychology
Mercer University
Josh came to the firm after serving as a judicial law clerk for the Hon. Gregory F. Van Tatenhove, U.S. District Judge, Eastern District of Kentucky. Previously, he participated in the firm’s summer associate program and served as a legal intern for the Hon. Karen K. Caldwell, Chief U.S. District Judge, Eastern District of Kentucky. Before going to law school, Josh was a United States Probation Officer for the Northern District of Georgia and served as a Management Specialist and Probation Officer for the Georgia Department of Corrections.
Outside of the firm, Josh enjoys domestic and international travel – especially when paired with culinary indulgences – and loves all things outdoors, particularly hiking and camping. He is active in the Lexington community, serving on the Board of two local non-profits, AthensWest Theatre Company and Seedleaf, Inc. He routinely looks for ways to stretch the boundaries of his comfort zone and, in doing so, has found himself participating in multiple 200+ mile relay runs and one ultramarathon.