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Barry D. Horowitz is president and founding member of the Law Firm of Nirenstein, Horowitz and Associates, P.C. He received his diploma from the Loomis Chaffee School and his Bachelor of Arts from Bennington College, where he dualed major in philosophy and music.
Mr. Horowitz was awarded his Juris Doctor degree with honors from the University of Connecticut School of Law. While attending law school, Mr. Horowitz received the American Jurisprudence Award in Legal Ethics and the Nathan Burkan Award.
After graduation from law school, Mr. Horowitz continued his legal education at New York University School of Law where he received a Post Doctorate Law Degree in Taxation. New York University is considered by many to have the finest tax program in the country. He has also recently received a national achievement award. He has also been voted a Five Star Professional Advisor by Connecticut Magazine Readers, and received the Client Choice Award from a premier lawyers rating service, AVVO, where he has earned a 10.0 out of 10.0 “Superb” rating. In 2015, Mr. Horowitz became an honored member of Trademark Who’s Who. He is also a “Super Lawyers Honoree.” He was selected for Super Lawyers in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. No more than 5% of CT attorneys are named to the Super Lawyers Honoree List. In November, 2023, Connecticut Magazine selected Mr. Horowitz as one of their “Top Attorneys in Connecticut”. In 2024, Attorney Horowitz became a member of Lawyers of Distinction for excellence in Estate Planning Law.
Mr. Horowitz is admitted to practice before all the state courts in the State of Connecticut and the United States District Court. He is a member of the Hartford County Bar Association, a charter member and Fellow of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, and received the American Academy Award. Mr. Horowitz is also an active member of the Connecticut Bar Association where he is a member of the Elder Law Section, the Estate Planning and Probate Section, and the Professional Ethics Committee. Mr. Horowitz practices exclusively in the area of Estate Planning where he has earned a reputation as a dynamic and entertaining speaker. He has published a book entitled “Guiding Those Left Behind in Connecticut,” and has recently debuted his newest book, “Estate Planning for What Matters Most: Pass on Your Wisdom and Priceless Moments”
In addition to a busy law practice and speaking schedule, Mr. Horowitz is actively involved with his community. He has donated his time to Hartford Area's Rally Together (HART) and the Connecticut Women's Education and Legal Fund (CWELF) and is frequently listed on the Connecticut Bar Association's Pro Bono Honor Roll.
Barry D. Horowitz lives in the Hartford area with his wife Jaye. They have two children, David and Sarah. David is employed as a data scientist with Meta in San Francisco, CA. Sarah is attending medical school at the University of Connecticut in Farmington, CT.
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Licensed in Connecticut for 39 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1985
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Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates
200 Glastonbury Boulevard, Suite 202, Glastonbury, CT, 06033
Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates
8 Wright Street, Suite 107, Westport, CT, 06880
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Barry David Horowitz's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 73 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Sandra R | July 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very pleasant to deal with.
Exceptional and patient - good sense of humor Explained information in terms we could understand. Thorough knowledge. Personality is delightful.
Barry Horowitz
Replied last July 17, 2023Thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review! We sincerely value you as a client and we are so glad you chose our firm!
Posted by l_robert20 | December 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
A Good Firm
Very easy to work with and always ready to answer all our questions. Friendly and courteous.
Posted by Susan C | November 9, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Trusting and Professional Relationship
Skilled at creating a process that was both thorough and understandable. Professional on all areas of discussion about the trust process and all legal aspects involved.
Posted by kl1902019 | October 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Taking care of your loved ones after you pass
We have wanted to create a Living Trust for years. After receiving a general mailing, we decided to go ahead and attend Attorney Horowitz presentation. We’re very happy that we did. It’s the one way we can still provide for our family when we no longer can.
Posted by Peter M | October 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly Professional
All information was presented in a very clear and user friendly manner. Each person with whom we had contact was highly professional yet friendly. We especially appreciated the unhurried, attentive final signing process.
Barry David Horowitz's Lawyer Endorsements
"Attorney Horowitz and his most capable staff handled, and continues to handle, the estate planning for my wife and me as clients of his firm. As a corporate and business lawyer actively practicing law in Connecticut and New York for many years, I have worked with, for, and opposite hundreds of lawyers and can say in earnest that Attorney Horowitz is in the top of his game in the area of trust and estates. We are immensely pleased with his representation of us and his ability to exceed our highest standards that we expect of those who represent us."
"I endorse this lawyer. Barry has been a supportive and thoughtful mentor to me not only as an attorney, but as a friend. Thank you, Barry, for continuing to teach and encourage me."
"I endorse Barry Horowitz. He is an immensely talented attorney, and he has been extremely helpful in providing me with the guidance and direction that I have needed to continuously improve as a lawyer. His dedication to helping families and providing state of the art legal services is truly inspiring."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Barry is an outstanding estate planning attorney. He knows his subject and is able to explain it clearly. I recommend Barry without reservation."
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"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Barry through our affiliation with a national organization of estate planning attorneys that fosters professional excellence. Barry is a compassionate and knowledgeable estate planning attorney. He cares about his clients and makes complicated estate planning concepts easy to understand. I endorse him as an exceptional estate planning attorney."
"Barry is an experienced and knowledgeable lawyer in the area of estate planning. I've known Barry for several years during which time we have worked together on many matters both professionally and legal business development. There are no finer estate planning lawyers in Hartford Connecticut then Barry Horowitz."
"I endorse this lawyer. Barry is a nice person and talented attorney. He works hard to maintain his expertise for representing his clients. He is trustworthy and honest, all you want in your attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Barry and I are both members of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, a professional organization that provides continuing education and networking to share ideas and knowledge. Barry is an expert in the area of estate planning and any of my clients who have issues in Connecticut get referred to him."
"I know Barry through the nationally recognized American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. Barry's legal credentials are impeccable and his compassion for the families he serves is deep and heart felt. I endorse Barry without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Barry is a fellow member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. He is caring and has a solid foundation in state and federal estate tax law related to estate planning matters."
"endorse this lawyer. I have known him for several years and have observed his overriding concern to do what is best for his clients. The quality of his work is superb and thorough..."
"I've known Barry through our affiliation with a national estate planning organization. Barry is an exceptional attorney. I endorse his ability in estate planning."
"I've known Barry through our affiliation in a national estate planning organization. He's been a good mentor over the years. I highly recommend him. Barry is an accomplished estate planning attorney. He has an advanced tax law degree from a top school and one of the most successful estate planning practices in CT."
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Barry for almost 10 years and have found him to be an outstanding estate planning attorney who cares about his clients and ensures their needs are met, no matter what it takes. I recommend him without hesitation."
"Barry is a knowledgeable and caring estate planning attorney. I know Barry through the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys and he has shown his commitment to clients through his involvement with that organization and his continuous effort to better himself and his law firm. I would recommend Barry to anyone in need of estate planning."
"I've only known Barry for a short time, but feel very comfortable endorsing his amazing skill set when it comes to estate planning. Barry's knowledge and experience runs very deep, but more important than that, his commitment to his practice is evidenced by his extensive involvement with the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. I would recommend Barry to family, friends and anyone who may be in need of these types of services in the Hartford area."
"I've known Barry through our affiliation with a national estate planning organization. Barry is a compassionate estate planning attorney. He makes complicated estate planning concepts easy to understand. I endorse his ability in estate planning."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Barry for many years. He is very knowledgeable and dedicated to his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2023
Excellence in Estate Planning Law, Lawyers of Distinction
2023
Connecticut Magazine, Top Attorney
2022
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2016
Fellow, The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys and its Educational Advisory Board
2015
Excellence in Estate Planning Law / Wealth Management, Trademark Who's Who
2012
5 Star Professional Advisor, Connecticut Magazine
2012
Pro Bono Honor Roll, Connecticut Bar Association
2006
Master Council, Prudential Financial
2003
Law Works for People Program, Connecticut Bar Association
Work Experience
1996 - Present
President/Founding Member, Law Firm of Nirenstein, Horowitz and Associates, P.C.
Associations
1996 - Present
Hartford County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
1994 - Present
Connecticut Bar Association, Professional Ethics CommitteeAttorney Member
1993 - Present
American Academy of Estate Planning AttorneysCharter Member
1993 - Present
Connecticut Bar Association, Estates and Probate SectionAttorney Member
1990 - Present
Connecticut Bar Association, Elder Law SectionAttorney Member
1985 - Present
Connecticut Bar AssociationAttorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
In re Delores Gray
Education
1990
New York University School of Law
Post Doctorate Law Degree in Taxation
1985
University of Connecticut School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2021
Estate Planning Seminar
Living Trust, Probate and Elder Law
2021
Estate Planning Seminar
Living Trust, Probate and Elder Law
2021
Estate Planning Seminar
Living Trust, Probate and Elder Law
2021
Estate Planning Seminar
Living Trust, Probate and Elder Law
2021
Esate Planning Seminar
Living Trust, Probate and Elder Law
2020
Living Trust Seminar
Living Trust, Probate and Elder Law
2019
Living Trust Seminar
Living Trust, Probate and Elder Law
2018
Living Trust Seminar
Living Trust, Probate and Elder Law
2017
Living Trust Seminar
Living Trust, Probate and Elder Law
2016
Transitions Senior Living & Planning Expo
Living Trust, Probate and Elder Law
2016
Living Trust Seminar
Estate Planning
2016
Living Trust Seminar
Trust Administration & Probate
2016
Living Trust Seminar
Special Needs Planning
2016
Living Trust Seminar
Financial Planning
2016
Client Appreciation Seminar
Legacy Wealth Planning
Publications
2019
Academy Group Press, 2018
Estate Planning For What Matters Most: Pass on Your Wisdom and Priceless Moments
2003
Eagle Publishing Company
Guiding those Left Behind in Connecticut
Languages
English
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