The Barnhill Law Firm

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The Barnhill Law Firm
254-379-9224
Helping Clients Protect Their Interests Since 1999

About Us

Our Vision And Values

To help potential clients determine whether they have a legal problem, to educate them so they’ll know the difference, and to provide peaceful resolutions to their problems in a cost-efficient manner.

We are a firm known for maintaining excellence, and our goal for the future is to be recognized in our community as the best all-around people for the services we provide.

The Legal Team at The Barnhill Firm

Our Legal Team

M. Bryon Barnhill

M. Bryon Barnhill

Attorney at Law
M. Bryon Barnhill was licensed to practice law in the State of Texas on December 14, 1995, and has been Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since December 31, 2001. In addition, Mr. Barnhill returned to law school from 2015- 2017 and obtained his LLM in Business Transactions from the University of Alabama School of Law. Mr. Barnhill is a member of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists and has been a Member of the College of the State Bar. Mr. Barnhill is also licensed to practice before the United States Court of Federal Claims. Bryon got his feet wet working for two different local attorneys, then went out on his own on October 1, 1999. He has worked hard to develop a top-of-the-line family/criminal/juvenile law practice in the local area and is now extending his practice to Business Law. He has noticed a need by local business owners for the one-on-one service, with attention to detail, that they can receive from a small firm. Due to the demand, Mr. Barnhill has recently expanded the business to include representing business owners, both large and small. He slowly and carefully put together what he feels is the top legal team in the area.
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Susan Chandler and her dog, Jasper who is wearing a bow tie.

Susan Wendele Chandler (and Jasper Chandler)

Chief Operating Officer

Susan is a Trained Mediator, Paralegal, and has been Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Legal Assistant’s Division, since December 31, 1998. A resident of the Harker Heights community since her arrival with her then-military spouse and two sons in 1987, she just recently moved to Gatesville in 2023 to set up the main office. Susan has been working in the local legal community since before graduating Phi Theta Kappa from CTC in 1992, and she joined Bryon at ground zero, beginning on October 1, 1999. Susan is now the Chief Operating Officer for the firm and its three locations, working mainly from the Gatesville office, but traveling to the Woodway and Belton offices regularly. Susan and her husband, Mike, live on their 45 acre farm outside Gatesville, with cows, horses, chickens, cats and Jasper.

Jasper is the office dog and has a friendly greeting to all that come into the office, if he’s not sitting in the chair with Susan! The Chandler family and their animals all love living in the beautiful and relaxing Coryell County countryside.

Nathan Donovan

Nathan Donovan

Attorney at Law
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Honorable Vicki Menard

Honorable Vicki Menard

Of Counsel

Vicki Menard has served as Of Counsel with the firm since January 2024. She is experienced in a wide range of practice areas.

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Cheyenne Minick

Cheyenne Minick

Attorney at Law
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Oliver Mintz

Oliver Mintz

Of Counsel, Attorney at Law
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Jean Baker

Jean Baker

Receptionist
Jean Baker is our lead receptionist and has been with our team since 2017. Jean moved back to Texas from California after providing excellent care for a large law firm there. Clients regularly express what an asset Jean is to the firm. Her kind and caring demeanor is very welcome to clients during their difficult times. She enjoys traveling with her husband Randy in their recreational vehicle, shopping, and working out at the gym. Jean has one daughter, four grandchildren, and one great granddaughter. We all agree Jean never meets a stranger!
Cami Galindo

Cami Galindo

Bookkeeper
Cami Galindo is the bookkeeper and assistant to the COO, Susan, to include other business support, as needed, working in the Gatesville office. Cami has 9 years’ experience in bookkeeping with other local businesses. She works diligently to ensure accuracy in everything she does, to include client billing and any explanations requested. Cami is almost a native to Gatesville, having lived in the area since elementary school. She enjoys traveling with her kids and experiencing new places. She loves animals, nature, and people. She is always happy to help in any way she can.
Brittany Jenigan

Brittany Jenigen

Legal Secretary
Brittany Jenigen is the Legal Secretary for family law, and works out of our Gatesville location. She is Sherry’s assistant for the family law cases, working heavily in the area of discovery, along with preparation of closing documents. She enjoys working closely with our clients to ensure that their case is handled with care and concern. Brittany grew up in Del Rio, Texas and has lived in Central Texas for the past 15 years. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her kids and family.
Bailey LaRue

Bailey LaRue

Legal Secretary

Bailey LaRue is one of the legal secretaries at Barnhill Law Firm at the Waco location. Bailey has lived in Central Texas for the greater part of her life. You will likely find Bailey spending time outside with her dogs, being with family or painting when she is not working at the law office.

Shaley Millsap

Shaley Millsap

Receptionist
Shaley Millsap is the receptionist for our Gatesville location and is a Gatesville native! Shaley has a fun, bubbly personality and loves to be a helping hand when it comes to the firm. She is ready to greet you with a warm, welcoming smile and a big hello! She enjoys helping clients get their cases started, along with assisting paralegals and legal assistants whenever and wherever support is needed. When Shaley is not at work, she treasures the time spent with her two children, family, and friends.
Michelle Warriner

Michelle Warriner

Legal Assistant

Michelle Warriner is a legal assistant at the Barnhill Law Firm. Michelle has been in the legal field for about 15 years and is currently part of our criminal division; she works closely with the clients and our attorneys to ensure their case is handled proficiently and professionally. Michelle is a native Texan and has resided in Central Texas most of her life. During Michelle’s free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, three children, and their German Shepherd, Lexi. Michelle especially enjoys watching her daughter’s play softball in her free time.

Sherry White

Sherry White

Family Law Paralegal
Sherry is the lead Family Law Paralegal, and is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Sherry is a great liaison between attorney and client and does a tremendous job preparing client matters for court. She works hard to provide the attorneys of the firm with the critical information necessary to obtain an excellent result for the client. Sherry’s love for the legal profession appears to be multi-generational as she has a daughter who graduated St. Mary’s University School of Law in May of 2022 and has been a practicing attorney in Austin since October 2022. She hails from California but relocated to Texas when her husband, Michael, was stationed at Ft. Hood. Sherry is a passionate fan of the Oklahoma Sooners, and she most enjoys traveling and spending time with her family when not hard at work at the law office.