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Cynthia Suzanne Barry

3.7
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 42 years

Family Lawyer at Sarasota, FL
Practice Areas: Family

210 Magellan Dr, Sarasota, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 42 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1983

Retired

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Cynthia S. Barry, P.A.

210 Magellan Dr, Sarasota, FL, 34243-1027

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Cynthia Suzanne Barry's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Pilar | September 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

My child guardian Angel!!

It's amazing that people said she is rude... She is simply straight forward and she won't beat around the bushes. Unfortunately, some people don't understand the law and don't want to follow rules or law! Only then, does Cindy becomes forceful and more direct. She works for the best interest of the... child and she does not care about the parents agendas. She makes sure that rules are followed and both parties (parents) are complying with what is requested or required. Cindy is understanding, compassionate, HONEST, and very knowledgeable about the law. I would recommend her any time. Cindy’s billing was never an issue for me. I kept my own notes regarding the entire process which included phone calls, emails, visits, etc. and never had any discrepancies in her billing. It was always on the money! Cindy’s communication with me was excellent! Every email, or phone call, she answered the same day or within 24 hours. I didn't have a single problem with anything Cindy did! Excellent job! Excellent person! Excellent to work with! She was appointed for 2 years by the court…and I can call her my child’s guardian angel!

Posted by Thomas | August 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Parenting Coordinator Who Always Put the Children First

Cynthia Barry was a pleasure to work with. She is straightforward, honest and always acts in the best interest of the children. At times, I let my emotions get in the way during my highly contentious divorce and child custody battle. She provided excellent counsel and helped me understand the lega...l (ugly) side of family law, especially as it relates to my children. Sure, I didn't always like to hear what she had to say. But, in EVERY instance, she was the voice of reason. Additionally, she went above and beyond when conducting supervised visits with my children. She helped with engagement with my children and provided a welcoming/warm environment for my kids. That was so important for my kids, as their other parent made every effort to alienate me from them. I give her my strongest possible endorsement.

Posted by Cynthia | August 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Fair competent

Cindy Barry is an exceptional lawyer. She is compasionate and kind. She listens and offers solid council. She truly made the most difficult time in my life bearable. I highly recommend Cindy to anyone dealing with an extremely difficult person. She will support what's right and will not be intim...idated or bullied.

Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent parenting coordinator

Cynthia Barry is an excellent parenting coordinator who is extremely knowledgeable and unbiased. Handles matters with compassion and professionalism. I recommend her as a parenting coordinator and mediator. You could not hire a better one!

Posted by Ruth M. Liebesman | August 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

An outstanding supervisor

Ms. Barry provided excellent services for a family member's supervised visitation. She made the visits happy and comfortable for the parent and the child. She did not take sides in the dispute. She was a neutral, impartial and very positive person to have supervising these visitations. I cannot ...say anything bad about her.

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Cynthia Suzanne Barry's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Martell

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer. I have used Cindy for multiple mediations over the past 12 years. She is a very effective mediator and has a high success rate in getting family law cases settled. She is very knowledgeable about family law. She also knows how the local judges and magistrates will most likely apply that law to your particular situation. She goes above and beyond to make the parties involved in the mediation feel comfortable. In conclusion, she is an excellent family law mediator."

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Allan Baily

Family lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Cynthia (Cindy) is a highly effective attorney for whom I have great respect. She is intelligent, personable, and cares very deeply about her clients, children and her work. I have worked together with her on numerous cases, consulted on cases, and referred numerous clients to her in the past, and would not hesitate to refer more in the future. In giving Cynthia an excellent rating, it's not high enough for her professionalism and how she represented my clients!! She is up front with her opinion and being realistic in what you might expect and in her dealings with children and parents. I have used several other parenting coordinators and mediators over the years since I have been practicing, but will look no further. I cannot recommend Cynthia highly enough, I have given her office permission to release my contact information for my law office if you'd like to verify this review, please refer to Allan B."

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Faith Brown

Mediation lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this mediator. I have known and handled cases with Ms. Barry for over a decade. She is always professional. Ms. Barry is often able to mediate difficult cases heading to trial into a full settlement. If you want a case settled, hire Ms. Barry."

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Edward Sobel

Family lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Top drawer family mediator."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Education

1982

The Florida State University College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

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