Attorneys
We are a two-attorney law firm committed to serving the needs of our clients in a friendly, supportive, and cost-effective manner. Our attorneys, Lynn Barrett and Andrew Mackenzie, have the knowledge and experience to ensure that you get the most appropriate and beneficial legal advice in your time of need.
Lynn Barrett
In her 25 years of experience as a family court lawyer, Lynn has seen how protracted litigation can hurt families and children – both emotionally and financially. She always strives to reach a fair settlement without litigation. However, Lynn is not afraid to argue in court on behalf of her clients when a settlement is not possible. She is keenly aware of children’s need for security and stability throughout the litigation process and seeks to ensure that children's best interests are protected during the case.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Family Law - Custody, Alimony and Child Support, Property Division, Appeals, Separation Agreements
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Family Law Mediator, 2000
ADMITTED
South Carolina, 1994
LAW SCHOOL
Cumberland School of Law, J.D., 1994
COLLEGE
University of Mississippi, English B.A., 1991
ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
Guardian Ad Litem, Greenville Bar Association, South Carolina Women Lawyers Association, Family Law Section, South Carolina Bar Association, American Bar Association
REPRESENTATIVE CASES
Allison v. Eudy, 330 S.C. 427, 499 S.E.2d 227 (Ct.App.1998); South Carolina Dept. of Social Services v. Beeks et.al., 325 S.C. 243, 481 S.E.2d 703 (1996); Gilfillin v. Gilfillin, 334 S.C. 213, 512 S.E.2d 534 (Ct.App.1999) and Gilfillin v. Gilfillin, 344 S.C. 407, 544 S.E.2d 829 (2001); Smith v. Smith, 486 S.E.2d 516, 327 S.C. 448 (Ct.App1997); Clark v. Clark, 423 S.C. 596, 815 S.E.2d 772 (Ct.App.2018); Klein v. Barrett, 427 S.C. 74, 828 S.E.2d 773 (Ct.App.2019)
Andrew Mackenzie
Andrew has decades of experience in criminal, family, and personal injury law. As a State Court Prosecutor with the Thirteenth Circuit Solicitor's Office in Greenville, SC, he prosecuted violent crime cases involving murder, manslaughter, arson, armed robbery, and burglary. In 1996, he was asked to be a contributing author for Handling Traffic Cases in South Carolina, a manual used by other lawyers confronted with traffic-related criminal law cases. Between 1994 and 1996, Andrew worked as a Special Assistant United States Attorney prosecuting firearms offenses in Federal Court. Now that Andrew is in private practice, he brings a wealth of experience to each of the cases he defends.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Criminal Law, Personal Injury, and Family Law
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified as Lead Counsel for Death Penalty Defense; Fourth Circuit CJA Appellate Panel
ADMITTED
South Carolina, 1993; United States District Court, 1994; Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, 1998
LAW SCHOOL
Samford University, Cumberland School of Law, J.D., 1993
COLLEGE
Washington & Lee University, American History B.A, 1989
ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Greenville Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Past President)
REPRESENTATIVE CASES
United States v Williams, 632 F.3d 129 (4th Cir. 2011), U.S. v Lopez, 219 F.3d 343 (4th Cir. 2000), U.S. v Williams, 326 F.3d 535 (4th Cir. 2003), United States v McMillan, 2020 WL 2494412 (unpublished)
Our Staff
We are grateful for our incredible staff members, who work tirelessly to make sure our clients have the best experience possible.
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