Barker Williams | Attorneys at Law

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Barker Williams, PLLC is a corporate and real estate transactional law firm located in South Walton. We are focused on knowing and understanding our clients and their business and personal goals, and dedicated to helping our clients implement practical solutions to advance those goals. We understand that the success of our firm depends on loyal clients – and we believe an environment of excellent customer service, lower overhead and efficient billing rates results in satisfied clients.

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ABOUT US

Our lawyers have more than 38 collective years of experience in real estate and business law advising individuals and businesses on a variety of real estate transactional matters, including real estate financing, commercial and residential real estate transactions and real estate development, and business and corporate transactional matters, including entity formation, contract preparation and review, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and capital raises. Kirby is board certified by The Florida Bar as a specialist in real estate law, and Farrar has been selected to Florida Super Lawyers® Rising Star List in 2020 and 2021 in the area of business and corporate law.

We are invested in our community & committed to serving others and our families well.

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Farrar J. Barker

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Kirby H. Williams

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Christy Mooney

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Mary Blake Williams

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Laken Kirkland

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Becky Bartlett

Contact Us

Barker Williams, PLLC

60 Clayton Lane

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

850-308-7033

Farrar | fbarker@barkerwilliamslaw.com

Kirby | Kirby@barkerwilliamslaw.com

Corporate Services

Our corporate practice advises clients with respect to the following matters:

Entity selection and formation, including selection of entity type and preparation and filing of articles, bylaws, operating agreements, organizational minutes and stock certificates, among other documents.
Shareholders agreements, operating agreements and partnership agreements, including drafting, review and negotiation of such documents.
Contract preparation, review and negotiation, including consulting agreements, supply agreements, distribution agreements, management agreements, licenses, indemnity agreements and rental agreements, among others.
Purchase and sale of businesses and joint venture agreements, including drafting and negotiating confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, due diligence review and drafting, review and negotiation of purchase and joint venture agreements and ancillary documents.
Employment and severance, including preparation and negotiation of employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, non-competition agreements, confidentiality agreements, incentive plans and agreements, and severance agreements.
Financing and capital raising, including preparation, review and negotiation of loan documents, private placement memorandum, subscription agreements, contribution agreements and local legal opinions.
Corporate governance and fiduciary duties, including advising directors and officers and preparing minutes.
Trademark registration.

Real Estate Services

General real estate law representation.

Purchase and sale of commercial and residential real estate, including drafting and negotiating letters of intent, purchase agreement and closing documents as well as reviewing and advising on title issues and other due diligence and other closing matters.

Real estate financing for both commercial and residential matters including preparation, review and negotiation of loan documents for term, development or construction loans.

Drafting of real estate commercial and residential development documentation

Negotiating and drafting commercial and residential leases

Escrow Agreement

Farrar J. Barker

Farrar focuses her practice on representing private, public and non-profit entities and individuals in a variety of transactional matters, including formation and organization, corporate governance, securities and financing, business transactions and planning, contract preparation and negotiation, and intellectual property protection.

Farrar invests in knowing her clients’ businesses and industries, allowing her to better anticipate strategic advantages and manage risk for her clients.

Farrar represents clients across a wide range of industries, including real estate, hospitality, technology, defense, manufacturing and health care. Her representation includes clients of all sizes and at all stages – from start-ups to publicly traded companies. Farrar enjoys helping her clients grow and expand their businesses through financing, private securities offerings, joint ventures and acquisitions. She regularly assists individuals and companies of all sizes in the purchase, sale and combination of businesses.

Farrar began her practice with the law firm of Alston & Bird LLP in its corporate transactions and securities group, and practiced with the law firm of Clark Partington before forming Barker Williams, PLLC and Shoreline Title, LLC. Farrar and her husband, Kelly, moved to Santa Rosa Beach in 2012 to be close to their families. They are active in their church and the community, and they have a heart for serving youth. When not in the office, Farrar loves spending time with Kelly, their three children and two dogs somewhere outdoors – usually at the beach, the lacrosse field or the golf course. Farrar is licensed to practice law in Florida and Georgia.

Areas of Practice

Corporate, Securities & Business
Business Law (including General Corporate Matters)
Business Formation
Business Transactions and Planning
Contract Preparation
Review and Negotiation
Intellectual Property Protection

Education

J.D., University of Georgia School of Law, summa cum laude, 2008
B.A., Southern Methodist University, summa cum laude, 2005

Honors/Awards

Selected to Florida Super Lawyers® Rising Star List – 2020, 2021
Georgia Law Review, Notes Editor
Order of the Coif
CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Civil Procedure, Legal Research &Writing, and Constitutional Law II
Verner F. Chaffin Award for Excellence in the Study of Fiduciary Law
American Bar Association & Bureau of National Affairs Award for Excellence in the Study of Employment Discrimination Law
SMU Merit Scholar (4 year)
Belo Distinguished Journalism Scholar (4 year)

Professional and Community Involvement

Florida Bar Association
Georgia Bar Association
Walton County Bar Association
Walton County Chamber of Commerce
Sandcastle Kids, Inc., Board Member
Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K, Registration Co-Chair, 2020 and 2021 race
Seaside School, Inc. Board Member

Contact Information:
Farrar J. Barker
Email: Fbarker@barkerwilliamslaw.com
Main: 850-308-7033
Direct: 850-213-5101
Cell: 850-585-5951
Fax: 850-308-7115

Kirby H. Williams

Kirby is a real estate attorney board certified by The Florida Bar as a specialist in real estate law and licensed to practice in both Alabama and Florida. Kirby’s mission is to give sound, yet practical, legal advice to his clients-all while doing his best to be readily available to his clients. His practice areas include real estate financing, commercial and residential real estate transactions and real estate development. Prior to joining Barker Williams, Kirby worked with the law firm of Clark, Partington, Hart, Larry, Bond & Stackhouse in Florida and the law firm of Ruston, Stakely, Johnston & Garrett in Alabama. In addition, Kirby served as senior counsel for The St. Joe Company one of Florida’s leading real estate developers. During his spare time, Kirby enjoys being outdoors and spending time with his wife Mary Blake and 3 children Betsy, Mac and James. Kirby’s passions include serving the Twelve Churches Mission with his family in Nicaragua and supporting other local and overseas missions.

Honors and Affiliations

AV rating from the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
Florida Trend’s Legal Elite, Real Estate, 2015
Board Certified in Real Estate by the Florida Bar
The Florida Bar, Real Property Probate and Trust Law Division
The Florida Bar Residential Real Estate Committee Member
The Florida Bar Commercial Real Estate Committee Member
The Alabama Bar Association
Walton County Bar Association
Good News United Methodist Church, Member
Good News United Methodist Church, Executive Counsel Chair
Embrace Florida Kids, Board Member
The Bridges at 30A, Former Board Member
Lighthouse Family Retreat, Advisory Board Member 2013-2016
Seaside Neighborhood School Athletic Committee, Member 2014-2018
Seacoast Collegiate High School LaCrosse Parent Committee

Areas of Practice

General Real Estate
Real Estate Transactions
Real Estate Finance
Real Estate Development
Condominium Law
Homeowners’ Association Law
Title Insurance

Education

J.D., University of Alabama, 1997 (Roll Tide!)
B.S., Auburn University, 1993

Contact Information

Kirby H. Williams

Email: Kirby@barkerwilliamslaw.com

Main: 850-308-7033

Direct: 850-308-7749

Cell: 850-543-6287

Fax: 850-308-7115

Christy Mooney

Christy began her career in 2000 working for one of the largest title underwriters in the industry and became a licensed title agent in 2009. As our real estate closer, she works closely with real estate agents, lenders, buyers and sellers to ensure a smooth transaction. Her strengths in communication, attention to detail and customer service help provide an effortless closing experience.

When not in the office, Christy enjoys spending time with her husband, Calvin, family and traveling. You can also catch her cheering on the Atlanta Braves and Florida State Seminoles!

Contact Information:
Christy Mooney
Email: cmooney@shorelinetitlellc.com
Direct: 850-308-7762

Mary Blake

Mary Blake has been the office manager and bookkeeper for Barker Williams and Shoreline Title since its inception in 2017. Mary Blake was born and raised in Shalimar, Florida where she graduated from Choctawhatchee High School in 1992. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Education at the University of Alabama in 1998 – where she met her husband, Kirby.

She enjoys traveling, volunteering in the community, spending time with family and friends and has a passion for Twelve Churches - Nicaragua. She and Kirby have three children Betsy, Mac and James who she adores more than anything in this world and two dogs Bear and LuLu who you may see in Shoreline Title posts!

Mary Blake has served on the board of Caring & Sharing of South Walton, the founding board of Impact 100 for Okaloosa and Walton counties, the Race Committee for Seaside Neighborhood School, and currently serves as chairperson for the Staff Parish Relations Committee for her church - Good News United Methodist Church.

Contact Information:
Mary Blake Williams
Email: maryblake@shorelinetitlellc.com
Main: 850-308-7033
Cell: 850-543-6267

Laken Kirkland

Laken is a Florida Registered Paralegal with experience in a broad range of transactional matters, including entity formation and organization, corporate governance, securities and financing, business transactions and planning, contract preparation and negotiation, and intellectual property protection.

Laken obtained her degree in Paralegal Studies from Athens Technical College in 2014 and became a Florida Registered Paralegal in 2016.

Outside of the office, Laken enjoys the beach, personal fitness, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.

Contact Information:

Laken Kirkland
Main: 850-308-7033
Direct: 850-308-7784
Fax: 850-308-7115

Becky Bartlett

A native of Newnan, Georgia, Becky and her husband moved to the Panhandle almost 20 years ago. A graduate of the University of West Georgia, she has a strong administrative background and is committed to providing superior customer service to clients and colleagues.

Outside the office, Becky enjoys spending time with family, reading and experiencing life on the Gulf Coast!

Jacob Leuze

Jacob Leuze joined the firm as an attorney in 2021. His practice is concentrated in a variety of matters, including business and real estate transactions, corporate formation and organization, and association law. Jacob earned his Juris Doctor from Florida International University College of Law, where he graduated with honors. Jacob attended the University of Florida where he completed his bachelor’s degree in finance and a master’s degree in entrepreneurship. Jacob understands the needs of a client encompass more than the legal world and provides services that align with both the legal and business needs of his clients. As a 30A local for over two decades, Jacob enjoys the small-town community that Walton County provides. Jacob also enjoys the beach, trying new foods and restaurants, and playing golf. Education:

J.D., Florida International University College of Law, cum laude, 2020
M.S.E., University of Florida, 2017
B.A. University of Florida, 2016

Debby Davidson

Debby moved to Northwest Florida in 1999, which is when she started her career in the real estate title business. She loves working with each client to make sure their goals are accomplished and delights in making sure all of our closings run smoothly. She has over 20 years of experience. Debby loves spending time with her grandchildren and catching up with friends. Contact Information:

Debby Davidson

Email: debby@shorelinetitlellc.com

Direct: 850-622-1001