With a focus on real estate, construction, probate and trust, and fraud litigation, Barry works with clients at every phase of business litigation.
Overview
Barry has significant state and federal trial, appellate, mediation and arbitration experience when it comes to commercial and corporate litigation. He counsels frequently on real estate, construction, probate and trust, and fraud litigation, working with clients on complex contract drafting, real estate and development projects, deal negotiations, and lien and bond claims. He assists individuals and businesses at multiple levels in business planning, risk management and problem solving, and serves as outside general counsel for many of his clients.
Barry has previous experience with the ARC, a national nonprofit, where he managed public funding, financial and employment matters, organizational restructuring, and long-term strategic planning.
News & Insights
News
Speaking Engagements
“Update on the Law of Fiduciaries,” 8th Annual Fiduciary Litigation Seminar, February 2013
“Rights, Obligations and Liability of Co-Trustees,” 7th Annual Fiduciary Litigation Seminar, February 2012
“Construction Mechanic’s Liens,” St. Louis Club CLE Seminar, February 2009
“Judgement Enforcement in Missouri,” Lorman Education Services, 2005
Recognitions
Recognitions
Selected to the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in America©
Listed in the 2021-2022 editions of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business for Real Estate
Selected for St. Louis Small Business Monthly 2020 Top Business Attorneys
Martindale-Hubbell® “AV Preeminent™” Rating
Selected for Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers© Rising Stars, 2008-2010
Professional & Civic Activities
Professional & Civic Activities
Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis
- Board of Directors, 2005-Present, Chair, 2009-2010
Emmaus Homes, Board of Directors
St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, Business Retention and Expansion Committee
DADS St. Louis, Founding Member
The Missouri Bar
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Lawyer Referral and Information Service Committee
Lawyers Association of St. Louis
SITE Improvement Association of St. Louis
Practices & Industries
Admissions
- Missouri
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Education
Washington University School of Law, J.D., 1999
Truman State University, B.A., 1992