Matthew Louis Barry

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Matthew Louis Barry

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 10 years

Military law Lawyer at Charlotte, NC
Practice Areas: Military Law, Education

5960 Fairview Road, STE 400, Charlotte, NC

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About Matthew

Biography

Former JAG and West Point Graduate. Experienced military defense lawyer who aggressively defends servicemen and women accused of misconduct. Worldwide Representation.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Military Law 90%

90%
Education 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2026 2025 2024
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Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2019

Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 1 year

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2024

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 10 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2015

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Matthew Barry

5960 Fairview Road, STE 400, Charlotte, NC, 28270

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The Law Office of Matthew Barry PLLC

102 S. Tejon Street, Suite 1100, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903

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The Law Office of Matthew Barry

4235 Hillsboro Pike, STE 300, Nashville, TN, 37215

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Matthew Louis Barry's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

443 Client Reviews

Showing 51 - 55 of 66 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Martin | July 28, 2022 | Military Law

Expert Knowledge and Excellent Advice!

I consulted with Matthew Barry on a difficult decision regarding my best course of action while facing military separation due to misconduct. He was very knowledgeable about the subject, took all the facts about my specific situation into consideration, and advised me on the best course of action fo...r my career. Even though he had already concluded our consultation, Matthew Barry took the time to reach out to a colleague that was currently involved in a similar case to get another opinion. He then reached out to me in order to share the perspective of his colleague. I was surprised and extremely appreciative that Matthew Barry went above and beyond to be sure that I had all the best and most up-to-date information in order to make this important decision. I would highly recommend him to anyone that finds themselves on the less desirable end of the justice system!

Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Highly Recommended

From the moment I spoke with Mr. Barry I could see he possessed both a great deal of professional knowledge and a genuine care for his clients and the situations they are undertaking. Mr. Barry was a pleasure working with, his 11 years in the Army and experience as a Major, meant I could absolutely c...ount on his practical understanding of Military legal proceeding and Military law. Mr. Barry is a true consummate professional who will undoubtedly give you the best chances of winning whatever situation you find yourself in. I was facing a General Discharge and Mr. Barry went above and beyond for me during a very stressful time and had the discharge upgraded to an Honorable Discharge. I wouldn't have wanted to go through this endeavor without him and I highly recommend him to anyone who finds themselves in a situation that requires a trustworthy and dedicated Military attorney. -1LT, U.S. Army.

Posted by Colin | May 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Army Officer

At the tail end of a deployment I was erroneously accused of misconduct by a disgruntled subordinate outside my chain of command. I contacted Matthew Barry because I just did not trust the Army’s due process for accused Officers. Mr Barry immediately called me back and we discussed the nature of the ...accusations and investigation. Mr Barry was extremely professional during the consultation call. He did not oversell the situation or create a fear induced reaction to retain him as other military lawyers I contacted had attempted to do. Mr Barry broke down how he handles this type of situation and how it’s worked well for him with previous clients. I retained him on the spot. Once retained he was extremely responsive to my concerns and questions. He was very real in his responses and used historic examples to answer all my questions and concerns. We answered the questions of the IO in writing together and provided guidance on what he believed the IO/accuser were trying to get at so that we answered smartly to the questions. The investigation concluded and all accusations against me were found to be unsubstantiated by the two-star general reviewing the investigation. I was very grateful to Mr Barry for his help.

Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2022 | Military Law

One of the Best lawyer I ever met

I was going through the worse time of my life when I met Mr. Barry. I was had incident in the past that leave stigma on my record which the GOMOR that placed into my OMPF. I was sad, depressed, angry, and felt down. I have no where else to turn, with this stigma is with me I will never going to see... my next promotion and was looking at the possibility of losing everything I worked for. But in the name of Jesus Christ he directed me to Mr. Barry to same saved my life. He work very diligently and easy to work with, He is also very responsive to any means of communication from txt message, email and phone calls. The confident he possess brought me some light and give me hope that tomorrow will be better. After three months of his hard work the result is come out favorably and the GOMOR is permanently gone from my OMPF and 6months later I was able to obtain my OML number and expecting to get promoted in the rank of Sergeant First Class. If you looking for someone who can rely your destiny in the Military I personally recommend Mr. Barry, a true honest person and I can assure that he will able to pull you out from the mud pit.

Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

West Point Honor Case

I hired Matt immediately after an approach for clarification and he worked on my case with me for about a year until the HIH. He talked to witnesses, helped me gather evidence, prepared a trial plan, and made sure I was as prepared as possible heading into the hearing. I highly recommend Matt to anyo...ne going through a similar process. Without his help I do not think I would have been able to beat the case. Matt was very responsive and super prepared. He was easy to get a hold of and beyond helpful throughout the process. More so, he was easy to talk to and very personable. Having gone through the troubles of West Point himself and worked on cases in the past, I could not have asked for a more helpful and prepared lawyer.

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Matthew Louis Barry's Lawyer Endorsements

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Adam Gittleman

Military law lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Matthew's knowledge and advocacy skills are invaluable for his clients. He is an excellent Military Law attorney, and anyone that hires him is in good hands."

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Adam Appleberry

Military law lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Matthew Barry to anyone needing an expert in Military Law. As a West Point graduate and former JAG officer, his ability to navigate the military justice system is unmatched. If you hire Matthew as your attorney, you are in good hands."

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Mark Bridges

Military law lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is an impressive and accomplished trial attorney, His reputation in the military defense community is second to none. His clients rave about the representation he provides, and for good reason. I have known Matt for about 15 years and would recommend him to my closest friends and family."

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Lawrence Willard

Military law lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"Attorney Barry's knowledge of military justice and zealous advocacy for his clients is unmatched."

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Neil Stauffer

Military law lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Matt is an outstanding attorney and advocate. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of a lawyer."

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Richard Younts

Military law lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked closely with Attorney Barry on a very complex case. He is a dedicated and passionate advocate."

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Mickey Williams

Military law lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is a fantastic lawyer with a tremendous amount of experience. His West Point background coupled with his military experience gives him a comprehensive understanding about the way military commanders think. This definitely gives him an edge in the court-room, and it is proven with his results."

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Neil Stauffer

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Stephen Spelman

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Robert Capovilla

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Meritorius Service Medal, United States Army

2012

LTC Arthur D. Nicholson Award, National Military Intelligence Foundation

2012

Knowlton Award, Military Intelligence Corps Association

2012

Army Commendation Medal, United States Army

2012

Bronze Star Medal, United States Army

2010

Joint Service Commendation Medal, United States Army

2009

Army Achievement Medal, United States Army

2008

Major General John D. Altenberg Jr. Award, United States Military Academy at West Point

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Defense Attorney, The Law Office of Matthew Barry PLLC

2017 - 2019

Defense Attorney, United States Army

2016 - 2016

Legal Assistance Attorney, United States Army

2016 - 2017

Prosecuting Attorney, United States Army

2011 - 2012

Company Commander, United States Army

2010 - 2011

Operations Officer, United States Army

2009 - 2010

Executive Officer, United States Army

Sample of Legal Cases

US v. CW2, Board of Inquiry

Retained

US v. SFC, Administrative Separation Board

Retained

US v. PVT, Administrative Separation

Retained

US v. SGT, Administrative Separation Board

Retained

US v. PFC, Administrative Separation Board

Retained

US v. SFC, Administrative Separation Board

Retained

US v. SFC, Administrative Separation Board

Retained

US v. SPC, Administrative Separation Board

Retained

US v. SGT, Administrative Separation Board

Retained

US v. 1LT, Officer Elimination

Retained

US v. CPT, Board of Inquiry

Retained

US v. MAJ, Officer Elimination

Honorably discharged

US v. SSG, Administrative Separation Board

Retained

US v. 1LT, Officer Elimination

Honorably discharged

US v. LTC, Senior Leader Investigation

No punishment, no bad evaluation, no letter of reprimand, unflagged and allowed to continue to serve with no bad paper in her file

US v. CPT, Senior Leader Investigation

Honorably discharged

US v. SGM, Senior Leader Investigation

No punishment, no bad evaluation, no letter of reprimand, unflagged and allowed to continue to serve with no bad paper in his file

US v. SPC, Nonjudicial Punishment

Not Guilty

US v. PVT, Nonjudicial Punishment

Not Guilty

US v. SPC, Nonjudicial Punishment

Not Guilty

US v. SSG, Nonjudicial Punishment

No punishment, no finding of guilt

US v. SGT, Nonjudicial Punishment Appeal

Article 15 thrown out

US v. SPC, Nonjudicial Punishment

Not Guilty

US v. SGT, General Court Martial

Charges dismissed, no conviction, no confinement, no punitive discharge

US v. SSG, Special Court Martial

Full acquittal

US v. PVT, General Court Martial

Not guilty of any sexual offense, no sex offender registration, PVT went back to his unit on the final day of the court-martial

US v. SGT, General Court Martial

Charges dismissed, no conviction, no confinement, no punitive discharge

US v. PFC, General Court Martial

Charges dismissed, no conviction, no confinement, no punitive discharge

US v. PFC, General Court Martial

Charges dismissed, no conviction, no confinement, no punitive discharge

US v. SSG, General Court Martial

All sexual related offenses dismissed, no sex offender registration, only minimal punishment for other offenses

US v. PFC, Summary Court Martial

No federal conviction, no confinement, accused retained in the Army

US v. SGT, General Court Martial

No sex offender registration, no confinement, no punitive discharge, retained in the Army

US v. PFC, General Court Martial

No sex offender registration, no confinement, no punitive discharge, retained in the Army

US v. PFC, General Court Martial

Full acquittal

US v. PVT, General Court Martial

Charges dismissed, no conviction, no confinement, no punitive discharge

US v. PVT, Special Court Martial

No federal conviction, no punitive discharge

US v. PV2, General Court Martial

No federal conviction, no punitive discharge

US v. SPC, General Court Martial

No federal conviction, no punitive discharge

US v. SPC, Special Court Martial

No federal conviction, no punitive discharge

US v. PFC, General Court Martial

Charges dismissed, no conviction, no confinement, no punitive discharge

US v. PVT, General Court Martial

Acquitted of all but one specification, no punitive discharge, only minimal punishment for remaining offense.

US v. SPC, General Court Martial

Charges dismissed, no conviction, no confinement, no punitive discharge

US v. SPC, General Court Martial

Charges dismissed, no conviction, no confinement, no punitive discharge

US v. SSG, Administrative Separation Board

Retained

US v. SFC, Administrative Separation Board

Retained

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Education

2015

University of Texas

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

The United States Military Academy at West Point

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Matthew earned significant contribution points in 2019.

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