JF
Biography
Jason F. Barnes is a Utah Court Rostered Master Mediator, recognized for his extensive experience mediating a wide range of family law matters since 2006 (19 years as of 2025).
Jason’s legal career began in 1991 when he started working as a paralegal in his father’s law office before attending law school. This early experience laid a strong foundation for his future legal practice. Since becoming a family law attorney in 2002, Jason has accumulated over 23 years of experience as an attorney, with more than 34 years of combined experience in the legal field, as of 2025. His extensive background helps him guide parties through complex legal issues to reach effective and amicable resolutions.
As a seasoned family law attorney, Jason has extensive experience handling divorce and paternity cases involving child custody, child support, alimony, property division, debt division, and all other related divorce matters. He is highly focused on retirement division in divorces, including dividing retirements acquired through personal, private sector employment, State and Federal civil service employment, and military service. Additionally, Jason has experience in business law and has served as corporate counsel for several businesses.
Jason employs a dynamic mediation style, blending evaluative, transformative, and facilitative techniques. This unique approach allows him to adapt to the needs of each case:
Jason is known for his personable and easily approachable nature, which makes him a trusted mediator in emotionally charged cases. His calm, neutral demeanor and strong communication skills help de-escalate tensions, while his problem-solving and detail-oriented approach ensure that no aspect of the mediation is overlooked, whether involving child custody, property division, or retirement issues.