Michael Patrick Barry

Michael Patrick Barry

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 22 years

Business Lawyer at DENVER, CO
Practice Areas: Business, Estate Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Trusts

2701 LAWRENCE ST., SUITE 101, DENVER, CO

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 25%

Michael assists his business clients with a gambit of legal services ranging from entity formation to complex buy sell agreements. Michael frequently provides legal assistance related to taxation of key employee compensation and related documents.

23 years | 100 cases

25%
Estate Planning 25%

Michael frequently assists families in preparing estate planning documents including wills, revocable living trusts and powers of attorney and provides advice on all related tax issues He also handles complex probate matters for his clients.

23 years | 100 cases

25%
Mergers and Acquisitions 25%

Michael frequently represents his business clients in the sale of their business or acquisition of other companies. He frequently advises clients on asset purchase agreements as well as tax related issues on sale or acquisition.

23 years | 40 cases

25%
Trusts 25%

Michael assists his clients in the preparation of revocable living trusts as well as the administration of trusts. He regularly consults on trusts with assets of several million dollars or more as well as tax related issues.

23 years | 100 cases

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 22 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ball & Barry Law

2701 LAWRENCE ST., SUITE 101, DENVER, CO, 80205

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Michael Patrick Barry's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Posted by James | October 18, 2013 | Limited Liability Company (LLC)

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We approached Mike about updating our Living Trust from another state. He not only did that, but set up three LLC's to protect our assets and facilitate transferring them to our children, including one with special needs. He continues to handle the annual handling of the required reports for the LL...C's. He quickly responds to questions as they arise.

Posted by Susan | September 09, 2013 | Limited Liability Company (LLC)

One Of The Best in Denver

I have been a client of Michael Barry's for more than 3 years. He has prepared all of my trust's and wills. He also prepared an LLC for our family. He kept us informed with the process and was very attentive to our needs. His overall knowledge of the tax guidlines was exceptional. I would highly ...recommend this attorney to assist you in your trust's,wills and LLC's.

Posted by James | September 04, 2013 | Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Highly recommended attorney

Michael Barry has been my estate and real estate attorney for several years. Durung that time he has prepared trusts and set up an LLC for me. This has all gone flawlessly and i would highly recommend his services.

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Michael Patrick Barry's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Uhlig

Tax lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"In addition to being approachable and down to earth, Mike is a true expert when it comes to taxation and complex corporate matters."

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Christopher Dugan

Wills and living wills lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"My wife and I use Mike for all of our will and estate planning needs. We are always impressed with his knowledge of the law and the fact that he has a graduate degree in the laws of taxation are a tremendous bonus when planning complex trusts and other entities."

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Ty Little

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked with Michael for over a year. I thought so highly of his skills and practice that I even recommended Michael to my parents for their estate planning needs. I trust his work and value our professional friendship."

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Jon Olafson

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have had numerous clients that have needed help with their estate plans. I recommend Mr. Barry. Mr. Barry was not only able to help my clients with their immediate issues, but also spot areas in which their estate plans could be improved, much to their advantage. Mr. Barry truly understands the client's goals, immediate and long-term, and helps them reach those goals."

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Susan Carriere

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mike provides excellent service to his clients. He makes sure all their business and estate planning objectives are understood and addressed in every aspect of the work he does for them. His knowledge of tax laws and wealth management issues along with his attention to detail are the reasons I hired Mike as my estate planning attorney and why I recommend him to all my friends and colleagues."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2026

Colorado Super Lawyer, Colorado Super Lawyers

2025

Super Attorneys 2025, Super Attorneys

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney, ALG Attorneys

Associations

2015 - Present

Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce

Member

2005 - Present

WealthCounsel

Member

2005 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Denver Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Association for Corporate Growth

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Sale of Products Manufacturer

Asset Sale

Asset Sale

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Education

2003

University of Denver College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of Denver College of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2000

University of San Diego

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Denver Start Up Week 2019

Private Equity

2013

Basic Estate Planning Seminar

Estate Planning

2012

Growing Your Practice in the New Environment

Asset Protection

2012

Basic Estate Planning for Families with Special Needs Children

Special Needs Planning

2011

Give and You Shall Receive

Charitable Planning

Publications

2003

American Bar Association Conference on Criminal Tax Fraud Sentencing in the New Millennium: Are there Any Opportunities Left?

Languages

English

Activity

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