Emily J. Barry
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Westfield, IN
- Family Law (80%),
- Estate Planning & Probate (10%),
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (10%)
- English,
- Spanish
Emily J. Barry is an attorney with Webster & Garino LLC in Westfield, Indiana. A top-rated lawyer and emerging leader in her field, Ms. Barry provides highly effective counsel and support to a diverse range of clients throughout Indianapolis and Hamilton County as well as the surrounding areas who have legal needs involving any of the following:
· Divorce and family law litigation
· Guardian ad litem
· Domestic relations mediation
· Parenting coordination
Over the course of her legal career spanning more than 10 years, Ms. Barry has achieved significant success helping her clients through the complex and emotional divorce process with the utmost level of compassion and dignity. A registered domestic relations mediator and collaborative law professional, she has helped numerous individuals resolve their conflicts and reach favorable agreements regarding child custody and support, property division and other related matters in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.
A staunch advocate for the rights and best interests of children, Ms. Barry routinely serves as guardian ad litem and parenting coordinator in highly contentious custody battles, and she has conducted lectures and seminars on this area of law as well as many others. She is fluent in Spanish, which helps her effectively communicate directly with her Hispanic clients, and she has an unwavering commitment to helping her clients obtain the positive results they seek, no matter how complex the legal challenges they face.
A 2007 cum laude graduate of Connecticut University, Ms. Barry obtained her Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law in 2010. She is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, and she is an active member of the Indianapolis Bar Association's Family Law Section, the Indiana State and Hamilton County Bar Associations, and the Central Indiana Association of Collaborative Professionals.
- 80%Family Law
- 10%Estate Planning & Probate
- 10%Alternative Dispute Resolution
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Same Sex Family Law, Father's Rights, Estate Planning, Living Wills, Power of Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Trusts, Wills, Mediation
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Rising Stars: 2017 - 2021
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About Emily Barry
Admitted: 2010, Indiana
Professional Webpage: https://websterlegal.com/emily-j-barry-attorney/
Honors/Awards:
- Selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in the area of Family Law, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Parenting Coordinator, 2014
- Trained Guardian Ad Litem (Kids' Voice of Indiana), 2013
- Registered Domestic Relations Mediator, 2013
- Trained Guardian Ad Litem (Hamilton County Guardian Ad Litem Program), 2015
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Indianapolis Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Central Indiana Association of Collaborative Professionals
- Noblesville Youth Assistance Program Board Member
- Indiana, 2010
- United States District Court – Northern Districts of Indiana
- United States District Court – Southern Districts of Indiana
- Philharmonic Orchestra of Indianapolis Board Member
- HAND, Inc. Board Member
- Hamilton County Bar Association
- Indiana State Bar Association
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Volunteer Guardian Ad Litem, Kids' Voice of Indiana, 2013
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Survey of Indiana and Seventh Circuit Federal appellate decisions involving family law topics published from October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2014, concentrating on the matters of dissolution of marriage; the rights of same-sex couples; child custody, parenting time, and grandparent visitation; child support; and adoption and guardianship., Co-Author, Recent Developments in Indiana Family Law, McKinney School of Law, 2014
- Indiana Law Review Vol. 48, No. 4, Robert H. McKinney School of Law, “Recent Developments in Indiana Family Law” (2015)
- Co-presenter of educational seminar for Indiana Paralegal Association, Presenter, Guardian Ad Litems: Giving Kids a Voice in the Courtroom, Indiana Paralegal Association, 2017
- Presenter for Indianapolis Bar Association panel and CLE in the area of Family Law, Presenter, Winter is Coming: A Legal Perspective on Navigating the Holidays, Indianapolis Bar Association, 2016
Educational Background:
- Connecticut College, Cum Laude, with Honors, B.A. International Relations, Hispanic Studies, Graduate of the Toor Cummings Center for International Studies and Liberal Arts, with Honors, 2007
- Michigan State University College of Law, Concentration in Alternative Dispute Resolution, 2010
Industry Groups
- Family Law
- Guardian Ad Litem
- Parenting Coordinator
- Registered Domestic Relations Mediator
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Last Updated: 9/22/2020