Barry Halpern's practice is focused in business and health care matters, media law and litigation, including professional liability defense and commercial litigation matters.
International Practice
- Management of Foreign Counsel
- International Alternative Dispute Resolution and Discovery
Education
- University of Kansas School of Law (J.D., 1973)
- University of Kansas (B.A., with honors, 1971)
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of Arizona
- Supreme Court of Colorado
- Supreme Court of Florida
- Supreme Court of Kansas
- United States Supreme Court
- United States District Court, District of Arizona
- United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals, Armed Forces
Professional Memberships & Activities
- State Bar of Arizona
- Maricopa County Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Fellow, Arizona Bar Foundation
- University of Kansas School of Law, Board of Governors (1998-2000)
- Arizona Association of Defense Counsel
- American Academy of Healthcare Attorneys
- Judge Pro Tempore, Maricopa County Superior Court
- Maricopa County Superior Court Civil Study Committee, Maricopa County Superior Court (1998-present)
- The Sandra Day O'Connor Inn of Court (1997-2000), Pupillage Leader (1998)
- Maricopa County Bar Association, Medical-Legal Committee, Chair (1995-1996)
- State Bar of Arizona, Jury Instructions Committee (1989-1991), Public Relations Committee, Chair (1984-1985), Ethics Committee (1983-1984)
- Maricopa County Bar Association, Public Relations Committee, Chair (1982-1983)
- State Bar of Arizona and Maricopa County Bar, Joint Ad Hoc Media Relations Committee (1982-1983)
Representative Presentations & Publications
- The Wheels of Military Justice ... The Pitfalls of Speedy Court Martial Trials, Author, The Weekly Standard (May 24, 2004)
Professional Recognition & Awards
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Medical Malpractice Law (Defendants), Professional Malpractice Law (Defendants) (1991-2012); Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law (1991-2011)
- Southwest Super Lawyers®, Health Care (2007-2012)
- Ranking Arizona: The Best of Arizona Attorneys, Health Care Law (2010-2011)
- Arizona's Top Lawyers, AzBusiness Magazine (2010)
- Arizona's Finest Lawyers (2011)
- Distinguished Alumnus Award, University of Kansas School of Law (May 2, 2009)
- Stakeholder Spotlight: Barry Halpern, Greater Phoenix Economic Council (February 2009)
Community Involvement
- Greater Phoenix Economic Council, Board of Directors
- The City of Phoenix 2000 Citizens' Bond Committee
- The Phoenix Symphony, Board of Overseers (2007-2008), Board of Directors, Executive Committee (1999-2002), Chair, Musicians Liaison Committee (1997-1998)
- Combined Metropolitan Phoenix Arts and Sciences (COMPAS), Board of Directors (1994-1998), President (1996)
- The Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, Health Care Council (1993-1996)
- Governor's Task Force on Education Reform (1991)
- Crisis Nursery Board of Directors (1985-1987)
- Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation, Board of Directors (1985-1987)
Military Service
- Commissioned, United States Air Force (1971)
- Captain, United States Air Force, Office of the Judge Advocate General (1973-1978)
