About Katie Bray
Katie Bray Barnett earned a B.S. in political science from Missouri State University in 2001 and later completed her J.D. at the University of Kansas School of Law in 2011. Her education bridged a practical interest in government and public affairs with the doctrinal training of a Midwest law school. She arrived at law school after several years of undergraduate study that shaped how she thinks about law and policy.
After receiving her law degree, Barnett began practicing in Kansas. She is authorized to practice in that state and established a base there for her work. Early in her career she handled a range of matters that required both courtroom presence and client counseling. Over time she built a practice that blends dispute resolution and transactional work, and she has worked for clients across different sectors of the state economy.
Colleagues say Barnett approaches cases in a straightforward way. She breaks down complex legal problems into concrete steps. Her work has required preparing pleadings, negotiating agreements, and representing clients at hearings. She has navigated procedural rules and filing deadlines in state courts and administrative venues. The variety of tasks has given her a steady familiarity with the procedural side of practice as well as the substantive issues that arise in everyday legal disputes.
Barnett opened and operates Barnett Law Office LLC. The firm acts as a local resource for individuals and businesses seeking counsel on matters in Kansas. At the office she balances casework with client consultations and document drafting. She communicates options and potential outcomes plainly so clients can weigh decisions against practical concerns like cost and timing.
Her courtroom work is paired with an attention to written advocacy and transactional documentation. Whether preparing for a contested hearing or negotiating terms on behalf of a client, Barnett treats each file as its own problem to solve. She continues to maintain ties to the state where she practices and keeps current on developments that affect her clients.
She now focuses her practice on representing individuals and businesses in matters arising in Kansas.
