Barry believes that choosing the right representation is the first step toward achieving a successful result when a legal dispute arises. His role as an attorney is to provide the most professional, effective, and strong legal representation possible. He listens to his clients, understands the legal issues they are confronted with and offers his guidance and counsel to address them.

Barry possesses a keen understanding of the specialized areas of law in which he practices. He combines his compassion for clients with tough advocacy skills on their behalf. He guides, counsels and helps his clients understand their choices and works with them to achieve the best possible results as quickly and cost-effectively as possible. He makes every effort to negotiate an amicable, fair and reasonable settlement while seeking to avoid escalating tension and hostilities. He always strives to resolve disputes through settlement. Sometimes, however, a settlement cannot be reached despite his best efforts. If litigation becomes necessary, he has the legal knowledge, skill and experience to represent his clients and to proceed from a position of strength as their advocate.

Lecturer and Panelist
Barry has lectured and served as a panelist for various bar associations discussing hot topics, developments and trends in the fields of law in which he practices.

Bar Admissions
Barry is admitted to practice law before the courts in the states of New York and Louisiana.

Professional Member
Association of the Bar of the City of New York
New York State Bar Association, Family Law and General Practice Sections
Lesbian and Gay Law Association

Education
Southern University School of Law, Juris Doctorate 1985; Merit Scholar
Louisiana State University, B.A., 1977; Dean's List