Joshua F. Barnette (Josh)
Josh Barnette is an attorney in the firm's Lexington office where he is a member of the firm's Torts & Insurance Practice Service Group and an affiliate member of the Business Litigation Service Group. His practice deals primarily with civil litigation.
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.
Stites & Harbison Welcomes Three Attorneys
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Stites & Harbison, PLLC announces the addition of three attorneys to the firm. Two are based in the Louisville, Ky., office; one is based in the Lexington, Ky., office. All are admitted to practice in Kentucky.