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Barry Jason McWhirter

Also known as Barry J. McWhirter
Barry Jason McWhirter

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Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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  • English
  • Spanish

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Being the son of one of the most respected trial lawyer's in Memphis, I knew that I too wanted to be a trial lawyer from a very early age. In my professional... more

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David Milton Sandy

I endorse this lawyer's work. Barry prepares great cases and doesn't drag things out or shortchange then. Has great oratorical skills in the southern... more

Endorsement from lawyer: David Sandy , Memphis (TN), Over 1 year ago
John Houser Parker II

I endorse this lawyer's work. This is a lawyer's lawyer. I consult him on every immigration matter that comes across my desk, have sent many... more

Endorsement from lawyer: John Parker , Memphis (TN), Over 2 years ago
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License

11 years since Barry Jason McWhirter was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Tennessee Authorized to practice law 2001 05/04/2012
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Member/Attorney at Law at McWhirter & Irvine, PLLC 2011–present
Attorney/Owner at The McWhirter Law Firm 2009–2011
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 2001
University of Memphis Spanish MA - Masters 1997
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Mock Trial Competition Winner University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law 2001
Best Oral Advocate Award University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law 2001
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Board of Directors Memphis Bar Association 2007-present
Member American Immigration Lawyers Association 2002-present
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Contribution
Contributor Level 8
Answers: 15 Legal Answers
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1 Answer marked "I agree" by other lawyers
3 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications
Article Publication Date
How the Abolishment of the Assumption of Risk Doctrine in Tennessee Affected Common Law Doctrine Associated with Primary Implied Assumption of the Risk University of Memphis Law Review 2001
Sullivan v. Baptist Memorial Hospital: Self-Publication - A Compelling Doctrine University of Memphis Law Review 2000

Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions Judicial Conference 2012 2012
Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions in Tennessee BenchBar and Boardroom Conference 2011
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