Overall Rating
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5.0 /5.0
5 Client Reviews
$ 275-450 per hour
About Barry
Biography
The law firm of KGG began as a family business, and Barry takes that legacy very seriously. He handles the day to day operations of the firm’s non-matrimonial litigation department, trying civil, negligence, criminal and corporate cases. Most of his time is dedicated to preparing and trying cases relating to personal injury, professional malpractice and corporate and complex commercial disputes. Barry has an “AV Preeminent” peer review rating from Martindale Hubbell with a 5.0, the highest possible score. He has also been selected as a 2010, 2011 and 2012 “Super Lawyer” in New York by Superlawyers.com. He has lectured to college students at Brandeis and Boston Universities and has taught classes to train future lawyers.
Serving the CommunityBarry has served on the board of the JCC Association of North America, which is the central agency for the Jewish Community Center Movement in the U.S. and Canada. He is also a past president of the JCC Rockland and was instrumental in the JCC’s acquisition of its new 135,000 square foot home in West Nyack. Barry previously served as an officer on the Rockland Community College Foundation Board. Barry is very active in civic and charitable organizations and has been honored by various civic groups for his service.
Professional ProfileBarry received his undergraduate degree from Harpur College, SUNY Binghamton. During his studies at Boston University School of Law, he was honored as a Paul J. Liacos Scholar and an Edward Henessey Scholar. He graduated cum laude. Barry is admitted to practice law in the state and federal courts of New York, New Jersey and Florida, and is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. Barry Kantrowitz is a member of the New York State and New Jersey State Trial Lawyers Associations, and the State Bar Associations of New York, New Jersey and Florida.
Legal ExperienceWithin just a few years of joining the firm, Barry proved himself to be a standout young attorney. In 1988, he obtained a $9,200,000 jury verdict in connection with the death of two teenagers at a construction site accident. At the time, it made history as the largest verdict of its kind in Rockland County. In addition to representing individual claimants, Barry has represented numerous large corporate clients in complex litigation. Recently, Barry successfully defended Tyco International in a $40,000,000 claim against a fire suppression subsidiary.
Both large and small companies have looked to Barry for representation in complex matters. Two of Barry’s reported trials resulted in favorable verdicts for individual clients who took on formidable corporate defendants. In Vesco vs. North Star Steel, Barry obtained a Federal judgment in excess of $1,500,000 against a subsidiary of Cargill Incorporated, one of the largest privately held companies in the world. In Boyajian vs. C&R Realty, Barry represented a minority shareholder who received an award in excess of $600, based on oppressive conduct by the majority. In 2008, Barry obtained a jury verdict in excess of $1,000,000 for a client injured in a slip and fall case. In 2011, Barry tried a slip and fall case in Rockland County in which he achieved a verdict in excess of $800,000. There was no money offered by the insurance company prior to trial, and the client collected the verdict with interest after Barry successfully neutralized the defendant’s appeal. More of Barry’s notable personal injury recoveries are listed in the “Personal Injury Recoveries” section of this site.
You can contact Bergen County injury attorney Barry S. Kantrowitz by phone at or by filling out our online contact form.
Areas of Practice- Negligence and Personal Injury Law
- Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- Civil and Criminal Trials
- Commercial Real Estate
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Litigation
50%
42 years
Personal Injury
35%
42 years
Commercial Real Estate
10%
42 years
Other
5%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 39 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 40 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 40 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Barry Scott Kantrowitz
747 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Spring Valley, NY, 109776224
kgglaw.com/Gallery
Online Presence
Other places you can find Barry online.
Barry Scott Kantrowitz's Reviews
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Posted by Martin | December 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Barry Kantrowitz is a Great Attorney
The entire law firm of Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman was absolutely amazing! In my case, the MVP All Stars were Barry Kantrowitz, Esq. and Brandon Rothstein, Esq. In a top-ten list of things not to do as a client, I probably did at least 8 out of 10 of them. Barry and Brandon were very pr...
Posted by gabe | August 8, 2013
former client
Barry is a first class attorney and always there for his clients, he handled my case properly efficiently and expeditiously. If you are looking for a competent personal injury or general litigator attorney Barry Kantrowitz is the one to call. I strongly recommend Barry. Gabe
Posted by Richard | August 7, 2013
Evaluation of the Law Firm Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C.
I was most impressed by the professionalism and thoroughness of the law firm Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifma, P.C., in their handling of my personal injury case. During the time this case was in progress, I was subject to various depositions. The lawyers I worked with were very effective in preparin...
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"I am pleased to recommend Barry Kantrowitz as an aggressive client advocate and effective business litigator. We've worked together more than once, on both NY and NJ matters. Barry is whip smart, diligent and tenacious."
"An excellent litigator, experienced, and a fighter for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Superlawyers.com
2013
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
2013 Top Rated Lawyer in ‘Commercial Litigation, American Lawyer Media
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Super Lawyer, Superlawyers.com
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1985
Edward Hennessy Scholar, Boston University School of Law
N/A
siper, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
1985 - Present
Senior Partner, Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C.>
Associations
1990 - Present
American Association for Justice (New Jersey chapter)Member
1988 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1988 - Present
New Jersey Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1986 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1986 - Present
Rockland County Bar AssociationMember
1985 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Trial Lawyers SectionMember
1985 - Present
Bergen County Bar FoundationMember
Education
1985
Boston Univeristy School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor, Cum Laude
1982
State University of New York, Binghamton
BA - Bachelor of Arts