Attorney at Law  ·  Lubbock, Texas

Brandon W.
Barnett

LLM · J.D. · Lt. Col., USMCR (Ret.)

Experienced trial attorney. Decorated Marine judge advocate. Unwavering advocate for clients across Texas and beyond.

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Brandon W. Barnett, Attorney at Law
(806) 368-8712 brandon@bwbarnettlaw.com 13033 Quaker Ave., Lubbock, TX 79423 PPT&C Law Group

About

A Career Built on
High-Stakes Advocacy

Brandon Barnett is an experienced trial attorney with a distinguished record in both civilian courtrooms and military tribunals. His practice spans criminal defense, family law, Title IX student representation, and estate planning with a particular emphasis on special needs.

Brandon earned his undergraduate and J.D. degrees from Texas Tech University, then pursued a Master of Laws (LLM) in Litigation from George Washington University Law School — a credential that sharpens his already formidable trial skills.

Recognized repeatedly as a Texas Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly and a Top Attorney by Fort Worth Magazine, Brandon brings the same disciplined intensity he developed as a Marine to every client he serves. He is a frequent speaker at Continuing Legal Education events nationwide on trial strategy, special needs defense, and military law.

Education
Texas Tech University — B.S. & J.D.
George Washington University Law — LLM (Litigation)
Recognition
Texas Super Lawyer — Texas Monthly
Top Attorney — Fort Worth Magazine
Military Rank
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve
Judge Advocate
Notable Distinction
High Scorer — 2006 Texas Bar Exam
Order of Barristers — Texas Tech School of Law

Practice Areas

Areas of Legal Focus

Criminal Defense

Family Law

Title IX Student Representation

Estate Planning — Special Needs

Military Law

Trial Advocacy & Appeals

Career Highlights

Accomplishments & Admissions

Legal Career

  • High Scorer on the 2006 Texas Bar Exam
  • Member, Order of Barristers — Texas Tech University School of Law
  • Founder, Barnett Howard & Williams PLLC, Fort Worth (2012–2025)
  • Defense counsel, Tarrant County Veterans Treatment Court (2018–2025)
  • Owned and operated an Autism Therapy Center in Grapevine, Texas; represents special needs children and families statewide
  • Adjunct professor of law, Texas A&M Law School — Military Justice
  • Active member, Texas Bar Association & National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Regular CLE speaker: trial strategy, special needs defense, military law

Court Admissions

  • All Texas state courts
  • U.S. District Court — Northern District of Texas
  • 5th Circuit Court of Appeals
  • United States Supreme Court
  • All military trial and appellate courts

Published Works

  • Author of two children's books about the United States Marine Corps

Military Service

Lieutenant Colonel
U.S. Marine Corps Reserve

Brandon serves his country as a Judge Advocate in the Marine Corps Reserve, bringing the discipline, precision, and moral clarity of military service directly to his civilian legal practice. His combat experience in Iraq gives him a perspective few attorneys can offer.

Served as a Military Judge presiding over courts-martial

Prosecuting attorney & Defense counsel in military proceedings

Law of War attorney during combat deployment in Iraq

Beyond the Courtroom

The Person Behind the Lawyer

Family & Faith

Arlington, TX native now proud West Texan. Brandon and his wife are raising four children and are active members of their church and community.

Texas Tech Red Raiders

Lifelong Red Raider fan, 2023 World Champion Texas Rangers supporter, and proud Dallas Cowboys follower. Wreck 'Em!

Hobbies

Running, golf, pickleball, fly fishing, and reading — plus the all-important hobby of pretending to be a monster while chasing his kids around the house.