Barry D. Halpern
Partner
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
Professional Recognitions & Awards
Distinguished Alumnus Award, University of Kansas School of Law (May 2, 2009)
Stakeholder Spotlight: Barry Halpern, Greater Phoenix Economic Council (February 2009)
Southwest Super Lawyers, Law & Politics magazine (2007-2009)
The Best Lawyers in America® (1991-2010)
Personal
Born in Champaign, Illinois
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)
Military
Commissioned, United States Air Force (1971)
Captain, United States Air Force, Office of the Judge Advocate General (1973-1978)
Representative Presentations & Publications
The Wheels of Military Justice ... The Pitfalls of Speedy Court Martial Trials, Author, The Weekly Standard (May 24, 2004)
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)