Our firm was founded by Pat M. Barrett who was born on October 23, 1909, in Lexington, Mississippi.  He attended Southwestern in Memphis (now Rhodes College) and Ole Miss for his undergraduate studies and attended Cumberland School of Law in Lebanon, Tennessee.  After graduation in 1933, he was admitted to the bar in both Tennessee and Mississippi.  He began his law practice in Lexington, serving Holmes County and Central Mississippi.  The practice has evolved into the nationwide practice our office enjoys today.

Mr. Barrett was Holmes County’s first elected County Prosecuting Attorney, taking office in 1937.  He held that position for 35 years, retiring from the office undefeated in 1972.  He also served as the attorney for the Holmes County Board of Supervisors until 1997, after 26 years of service.  In addition to serving Holmes County in an official capacity, Mr. Barrett donated his legal services free of charge to over 75 churches in the area.  He was a founding member of the Holmes County Junior Chamber of Commerce and served as the first State President of the Mississippi Junior Chamber of Commerce in 1936.  Mr. Barrett also served as President of the Lexington Rotary Club and on the Board of Directors of First National Bank of Holmes County.  In 1995, Mr. Barrett was presented with the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the Cumberland School of Law, which is now a part of Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama.  He received this award in a ceremony at the Lexington First United Methodist Church, where he served as the Chairman of the Board of Stewards.

Mr. Barrett, known affectionately to his children and grandchildren as “Pop”, inspired several members of his family to follow him into the practice of law. His eldest son, Pat M. Barrett, Jr., joined his father’s practice in February of 1967. John W. (Don) Barrett followed in 1969. In 1990, their younger sister, Sally Barrett Williamson, joined the firm. Six of Pat Barrett’s grandchildren have followed his legacy by joining the profession as well.

The office additionally employs several attorneys from outside the Barrett family and the areas of practice have expanded to reach many facets of the law. In August of 2000, the office opened a second location in Nashville, Tennessee. The practice now includes attorneys licensed in Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, and Maryland. Although the community Barrett Law Office, P.A. serves has grown, it is still our goal to provide our clients with the best representation possible.