Barry Halpern's practice is focused in business and healthcare matters, media law and litigation, including professional liability defense and commercial litigation.
University of Kansas School of Law (J.D., 1973)
University of Kansas (B.A., with honors, 1971)
State Bar of Arizona
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)
Mayo Clinic Symposium on Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Speaker (February 2016)
"Cultural liaisons," Co-Author, The Phoenix Business Journal (July 6, 2012)
"Bioethics and Armed Conflict: Moral Dilemmas of Medicine and War," Book Review, Journal of Jurimetrics (April 2007)
"The Wheels of Military Justice ...The Pitfalls of Speedy Court Martial Trials," Author, The Weekly Standard (May 24, 2004)
AV Preeminent Rating®, Martindale-Hubbell®
The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants (1991-2013, 2015-2024), Health Care Law (1991-2011)
Southwest Super Lawyers®, Health Care (2007-2018)
Benchmark Litigation, Local Litigation Star – Arizona, Automotive, International Arbitration, Product Liability, General Commercial, Professional Liability (2013, 2016-2018)
Ranking Arizona: The Best of Arizona Attorneys, Health Care Law (2010-2011)
Arizona's Top Lawyers, Arizona Business Magazine (2010)
Arizona's Finest Lawyers
Distinguished Alumnus Award, University of Kansas School of Law (May 2, 2009)
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix, Admissions Committee (2015-2016)
Greater Phoenix Economic Council, Board of Directors (2008-2017)
Forest Highlands Community, Board of Directors (2009-2013)
The City of Phoenix 2000 Citizens' Bond Committee
The Phoenix Symphony, Board of Overseers (2007-2008), Board of Directors, Executive Committee & Chair of the Board (1999-2002), 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)
Commissioned, United States Air Force (1971)
Captain, United States Air Force, Office of the Judge Advocate General (1973-1978)