Patrick C. Barry
About Patrick
Biography
Patrick is an accomplished trial lawyer and public safety advocate with over 15 years experience in catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation. He is a former President of the Rhode Island Association for Justice, an organization of approximately 400 civil justice attorneys. He has been a public member of the Rhode Island Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline from 2005 to 2013. Patrick has lectured and delivered presentations for a number of legal, health care and media organizations. He has also been recognized by his peers through listing in the New England Super Lawyers publication, and with an "AV" rating through Martindale-Hubbell. In 2016, Patrick joined ABOTA (the American Board of Trial Advocates), an invitation-only group of highly experienced trial lawyers. Patrick lives in Bristol, RI, with his wife and two sons.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 28 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in Rhode Island for 29 years
State: Rhode Island
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Decof, Barry, Mega & Quinn, P.C.
1 Smith Street, Providence, RI, 02903
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Patrick C. Barry's Reviews
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Posted by Michele | June 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Michele C., Orange, CT
Patrick Barry was always available, considerate, trustworthy, professional, and compassionate. He was kind to my daughter as well as sensitive to her bearing the tragic loss of her brother. We achieved some sense of justice for my son and now continue the process to heal from our devastating loss. ...
Patrick C. Barry's Lawyer Endorsements
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"I endorse this lawyer. Pat is a great lawyer with unquestioned integrity. He enjoys the respect of his peers."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Barry is professional, bright and finds creative solutions to complex legal problems. I endorse this lawyer."
"Patrick has been a worthy opponent in many cases over the years. He prepares his cases exceptionally well and is an extremely effective courtroom advocate for his clients. I could not recommend anyone in the field more highly."
"I endorse Patrick. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Pat Barry is an excellent attorney, with a well-documented track record of success. While I practice in the area of personal injury law, so we compete for some of the same clients, our client's best interest is always most important. For that reason, Pat is our go to person for medical malpractice and complex personal injury claims such as those involving alleged product defects. He is a leader in the local legal community and a zealous advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Pat is an outstanding personal injury attorney. Extremely knowledgeable and competent. While I also practice personal injury, in cases such as medical malpractice, I don't hesitate to refer them to Pat knowing they are in the best of hands. Look at that, an endorsement from the competition! That says volumes!"
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Experience
Honors
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Best Law Firm, Best Lawyers
2017
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Attorney, Decof, Barry, Mega & Quinn, P.C.
1900 - Present
Managing Partner, Decof, Barry, Mega & Quinn, P.C.
2011 - 2013
Attorney, Decof & Decof, PC
2008 - 2011
Attorney, Morowitz & Barry, LTD
1997 - 2008
Attorney, Decof & Grimm
1996 - 1997
Clerk, Honorable Judge Domimic Cresto
Associations
2015 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesMember
2007 - Present
Rhode Island Association for JusticeBoard of Governors
1996 - Present
Rhode Island Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2011
American Association of JusticeMember
2010 - 2011
American Association for JusticeBoard of Governors
2009 - 2010
Rhode Island Association for JusticePresident
2005 - 2013
Rhode Island Board of Medical Licensure and DisciplineMember
Education
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
The Law of Expert Witnesses
2017
The Rhode Island Wrongful Death Act: The Good, The Bad and The Probate
Publications
2010
Languages
English