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.
Practice areas
Mr. Fayne can utilize the skills he has honed through years of trial work, and through his handling of high end divorce cases to assist people with sorting out their marital estates.
48 years, 500 cases
Barry Fayne represents parents and grandparents involved in child custody litigation. He has developed considerable skill in custody disputes, and through negotiations or trial can sometimes achieve custody settlements that had seemed impossible.
48 years, 125 cases
Divorce and Child Custody litigation, Marital Estate and division of assets. Parent and Grandparent rights and child visitation, Child protective proceedings.
48 years
29 years, 50 cases
When you get divorced, you need to make sure that your assets, retirement benefits, and access to future health benefits are protected to the maximim extent possible. Protect your rights by hiring a qualified attorney. Call Barry Fayne
48 years, 50 cases
Languages spoken
English
19390 W 10 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI, 48075
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| MI | Active And In Good Standing | 1973 | 10/22/2021 |
| Legal answers | 1 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2021 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2020 |
| Award | Lawyers of Distinction | 2019 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
| Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sole Practitioner | Barry Fayne Attorney at Law | 1973 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Bar of Michigan, Family Law, Children's Law and Master Attorney Sections | Member | 1997 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Michigan) | Contributor : Family Law in a Mobile Society | 2000 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1973 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Family Law Institute | When Child Custody, Child Protective Services and Family Courts Intersect Panel Discussion | 2013 |
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Derek Jacques, Family Attorney on Jul 29, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Mr. Fayne is a an excellent family law attorney. I would not hesitate to recommend him to a client in need.
Bryan Reo, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 25, 2019
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I endorse this lawyer.
Lukasz Sikorski, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 19, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Kate Sikorski, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 19, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Great lawyer, with a great reputation.
Brett Klimkowsky, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 15, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Douglas Leavitt, Family Attorney on Apr 15, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Jason Van Dyke, Family Attorney on Apr 15, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
Kyle Bristow, Family Attorney on Apr 14, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
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