Brian E Barkley

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Brian E Barkley

4.6
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 55 years

Business Lawyer at Rockville, MD
Practice Areas: Business, Litigation, Bankruptcy & Debt ... +4 more

51 Monroe St, Suite 1407, Rockville, MD

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About Brian

Biography

Community Activities: Past Chairman of Board, National Capital Chapter, National M.S. Society; Past President, Rockville Chamber of Commerce; Former Special Assistant to Congressman Michael D. Barnes; ...

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 16%

16%
Business 16%

16%
Corporate and Incorporation 16%

16%
Family 16%

16%
Litigation 16%

16%
Probate 16%

16%
Other 4%

4%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2020

Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 55 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1970

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 49 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1976

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Barkley & Kennedy, Chartered

51 Monroe St, Suite 1407, Rockville, MD, 20850-2409

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Brian E Barkley's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

5 star (8)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by Tim | March 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Top-Notch Attorney

Brian has been my personal and business attorney for 15 years and has been a tremendous help on many legal issues in that time. On the business side Brian is 2 for 2 on judgments we have prevailed in and won 100% of the damages we were seeking. He has also been a great business adviser over the yea...rs when we were faced with difficult business decisions. The value he has brought our company is immeasurable.

Posted by John | March 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney and Committed Community Member

I engaged Brian for certain family and other matters. Could not have been more pleased with the outcome. Brian was professional, knowledgeable and thoughtful in his handling of the matter. I sought out Brian because he is well-known for his adept and skilled approach and his experience and experti...se served us well. I also know him from both personal experience and reputation to be an involved community member in Montgomery County and the City of Rockville. Highly recommend him!

Posted by Janet | March 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Problem Solver

I have worked with Brian on several estate administration and estate planning matters. He has represented me very well. He is experienced, knowledgeable and has been prompt, carefully monitoring litigation deadlines and comprehensive in preparing for hearings. I also appreciate Brian's ability to s...uggest solutions to problems that have often allowed matters to be resolved prior to trial.

Posted by Andrea | March 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Lawyer and Great Man

I first met Brian through the Rockville Chamber of Commerce where he gave of his time freely to help make Rockville a great place to live and work. His good judgement and calm demeanor were very impressive. When I found that I needed a lawyer personally for a variety of issues, I used Brian and was v...ery pleased. In fact I was so happy with Brian's work that I have referred numerous friends and family members to him

Posted by Steve | March 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Without a doubt

I've worked with Brian Barkley for nearly 20 years - he has provided expert counsel and worked thru many formal legal actions for me. His advice is sage - explaining when my emotions get the better of me and when to stop and consider the results of my actions. I have found his prices to be very reas...onable and his integrity to be impeccable. I have and continue to highly recommend him to my family and friends.

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Brian E Barkley's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Kennedy

Business lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Susan Eleff

Litigation lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I most enthusiastically endorse Brian Barkley. I have known him and his work for years, and confirm that his work is of the highest caliber."

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Daniel Kennedy

General practice lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Who's Who in America Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law

N/A

Humanitarian and Hope Awards, National Capital Chapter, Nat. MS Society

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1977 - Present

Senior Partner, Barkley & Kennedy, Chartered

1900 - Present

Partner, Barkley & Kennedy Chartered

1900 - Present

Of Counsel, Law Offices Jeffrey Patrick McEvoy A Professional Corporation

Associations

2000 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association, Family Law Section

2000 - Present

Maryland Bankruptcy Bar Association

1970 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Montgomery County Bar Legal Ethics Committee

Education

1970

George Washington University National Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor with Honors

1967

University of Maryland, College Park

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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