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Barry Fayne is a matrimonial law specialist, representing clients in the context of divorce, child custody, and parental rights proceedings. He also provides litigation services for corporate and real estate disputes.
Mr. Fayne believes that, whenever possible, a divorce should be resolved amicably. When children are involved, the parents have to work with each other for years after the divorce is final, and a bitter divorce can result in endless, expensive "post-judgment" litigation. Even in the most bitter of divorces, a negotiated settlement will bring a sense of closure to a relationship, while a judge's decision will often cause both spouses to feel like they "lost."
If negotiations fail, Mr. Fayne is a skilled trial lawyer, and is ready to fight for your rights. Prior to specializing in family law, Mr. Fayne successfully litigated cases against national corporations. As a prominent family law specialist, Mr. Fayne has tried cases against many of Michigan's elite family law practitioners.
Some attorneys will talk tough, but are unprepared to try cases, and will settle cases for inadequate amounts if their only other choice is to go to trial. Attorneys who know Mr. Fayne know that he is a seasoned trial attorney, that the threat of litigation doesn't scare him, and that he will fight for his clients' rights.
Mr. Fayne's practice areas include family law, elder law and grandparent's right, probate law and trust litigation, real estate law, and corporate law. He has been litigating cases since 1973, in both state and federal courts.
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Mr. Fayne is a skilled family law trial lawyer who is ready to fight for your rights!
Mr. Fayne is a skilled family law trial lawyer who is ready to fight for your rights!
Mr. Fayne is a skilled family law trial lawyer who is ready to fight for your rights!
Mr. Fayne is a skilled family law trial lawyer who is ready to fight for your rights!
Mr. Fayne is a skilled family law trial lawyer who is ready to fight for your rights!
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
40%
53 years | 500 cases
Child Custody
25%
53 years | 125 cases
Family
15%
53 years
Child Abuse
10%
34 years | 50 cases
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Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Michigan for 52 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1973
No misconduct found
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Posted by Joe | November 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
The Best Family Law Attorney You Could Ask For
I worked with Barry through my divorce and custody case, and I can honestly say he’s one of the best people I’ve ever met, not just one of the best attorneys. From day one, Barry made a difficult process feel manageable. He’s calm, confident, and knows the law inside and out. Every time something cam...
Posted by Toni | March 09, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family
Excellent Attorney!!!
Attorney Barry Fayne is one of the greatest people that I know, and I am more than happy that he agreed to take my case. At the time that he decided to get involved, I had been through four attorneys who seemed reluctant to deal with the tumultuous issues on my case. Attorney Fayne’s involvement ch...
Posted by Michelle | August 10, 2021 | Family
Excellent, Caring Family Law Expert
Mr. Fayne has a vast knowledge of family law and a rare willingness to go above and beyond for his clients! He helped me navigate my complicated post-judgement divorce proceedings and made me feel informed and confident throughout the process.
Posted by Tim | August 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
Terrific attorney! One of the BEST!!!!
We hired Barry on the recommendation of our attorney, who had a conflict and could not represent us for a specific hearing. Barry took us on as clients and immediately understood a very complex case and the seriousness of the issues of the hearing. He treated us like we were longstanding clients (eve...
Posted by Arnaz | October 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Support
Arnaz Colvin- Bedrock
Me. Fayne is absolutely incredible. Taking on my child support case , at no charge to me. He was honest, open, and kindhearted . I thank you Mr Barry for everything you’ve done , you will forever be appreciated
Barry Fayne's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Fayne is a an excellent family law attorney. I would not hesitate to recommend him to a client in need."
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"I have known Barry for a number of years and feel very confident referring any of my friends and family members in Michigan to him for family law cases."
"I emphatically endorse the legal skills and professionalism of Attorney Barry Fayne in the area of family law. Anyone who needs a lawyer in a divorce- or child custody-related dispute in Southeast Michigan would be a fool to consider hiring any lawyer other than Barry. I am a licensed attorney in two states and relatively experienced in the area of family law, and I unfortunately needed an attorney of my own when I went through a high conflict divorce case involving child custody. It could have been an absolute nightmare of a minefield, but Barry helped me navigate the storm and my daughter and I prevailed and will have a great life because of it. It is impossible to describe in words the generational impact that Barry has had on many peoples’ lives. I have dealt with dozens of attorneys in family law-related cases, and Barry’s confidence and expertise is unrivaled."
Bryan Reo
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Award, Lawyers of Distinction
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
1973 - Present
Sole Practitioner, Barry Fayne Attorney at Law
Associations
1997 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Family Law, Children's Law and Master Attorney SectionsMember
Education
1973
Michigan State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2013
Michigan Family Law Institute
When Child Custody, Child Protective Services and Family Courts Intersect Panel Discussion
Publications
2000
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Michigan)
Contributor : Family Law in a Mobile Society
Languages
English
Activity
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