Barry S. Rabin

Barry S. Rabin

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 42 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Downingtown, PA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law ... +2 more

797 E. Lancaster Avenue, Suite #13, Downingtown, PA

About Barry

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 30%

30+ plus years of estate planning experience, including drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney & medical directives. We don't "sell paper" -- we provide peace of mind, making sure that ALL of our client's assets go where they want them to.

43 years | 5,000 cases

30%
Probate 30%

30+ year experience handling estates, with or without a will. Our goal is to minimize "death taxes," reduce stress and uncertainty on the part of the executor, and make sure that every estate is handled properly & with a minimum of conflict.

43 years | 500 cases

30%
Elder Law 25%

Pennsylvania law has become increasingly complex in the past few years when it comes to financial & legal issues involving older citizens. We stay up on the latest changes in the law, assisting our clients on such critical issues as guardianship, power of attorney, and use and transfers of assets as they relate to nursing home funding and Medicaid eligibility for nursing home bills.

43 years | 300 cases

25%
Personal Injury 10%

More than 30 years experience handling auto accident & other serious injury cases, all handled on a "contingent fee" basis, meaning that you owe nothing until your case is brought to a successful conclusion and we have obtained money for you.

43 years | 500 cases

10%
Real Estate 5%

30+ years of experience handling residential real estate purchase & sale, with or without a realtor. We offer fast response time to review sale contracts before the clients sign it and locks in its terms. (Note: We do not handle Landlord-Tenant law).

43 years | 300 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-325 per hour

Contingency

33%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 42 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1983

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Location

Law Offices of Barry S. Rabin

797 E. Lancaster Avenue, Suite #13, Downingtown, PA, 19335

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Barry S. Rabin's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lynn | June 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Estate Planning

Barry helped my family and I to settle my mother’s estate. He’s very knowledgeable about the legal and financial details that can seem overwhelming. He’s easy to work with, and made a difficult situation so much less stressful.

Posted by Sharon | May 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate Planning by Barry Rabin

We worked with Barry on our Estate Planning. He made the process easier than we had anticipated. All our questions were answered in a language we could process and understand. Meetings were effective and a pleasure. Barry is knowledgeable and a great communicator. We had such a positive experie...nce we highly recommend Barry for your legal needs.

Posted by Thomas | July 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Great lawyer

Barry helped my sister and I when our brother passed. He was knowledgeable of all applicable laws and was a tremendous help throughout the process. He set up an estate account and gave valuable advice as we progressed through settling of the estate.

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Barry S. Rabin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Whitney Graham

Probate lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Barry is skilled, smart, and wonderful to work with."

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Ronald Graham

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Rabin has an excellent reputation in the community as an elder law and estate planning attorney."

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Richard Meanix

Elder law lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Barry is a conscientious, hard-working, knowledgeable lawyer in areas of estate law, personal injury, etc. An indication of his success with his clients is that they return to him when they come across a legal matter."

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Sharon Cherry

Probate lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I went to law school with Barry. He was the standout student who always knew the answers to all of the questions. Brilliant mind. Barry has shown that extraordinary talent throughout his career."

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Janet Colliton

Elder law lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Barry has a refreshing approach to his practice. He asks questions where he needs to in order to get the best results for his clients. He is truly interested in and involved in his clients' work."

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Ashley Eckert

Unknown lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Barry Rabin has the experience, intelligence, and thoughtful manner you need when faced with difficult decisions. With his extensive knowledge of the law and genial personality, it's easy to see why he is respected in our legal community and has so many satisfied clients. I have and will continue to refer clients to Barry for personal injury, estate planning and administration, and elder law - I know they are always well served."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2013

President's Award, Chester County Bar Association

1983

Graduated in top 5% of law school class., Widener University School of Law

Work Experience

1983 - Present

Owner, Law Firm of Barry S. Rabin

Associations

2012 - Present

Chester County Bar Association

Chairman

2007 - Present

Kesher Israel Congregation

Community Service Committee

1984 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1984 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1984 - Present

Pennsylvania Association for Justice

Member

1984 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

1984 - Present

Chester County Bar Association

Member

Education

1983

Widener University School of Law

Juris Doctor

1978

Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science in Economics

1974

Coatesville Area Senior High School

High School (College Prep Track)

Speaking Engagements

2015

Chester County Bar Association CLE

Legal Office Management

2015

Chester County Bar Association CLE

Lawyers Quality of Life

2014

Chester County Bar Association CLE

Legal Office Mangement

2014

Chester County Bar Association CLE

Quality of Life for Lawyers

Languages

English

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