About

Learn extra approximately Pete Barry, an attorney committed to protective clients in opposition to illegal debt series pastime and education lawyers on ethical techniques to sue debt collectors. Pete Barry is a fairly respected lawyer who is admitted to practice within the State and Federal courts of Minnesota, as well as in severa different federal courts including america Supreme Court. As the proprietor of The Barry Law Office, Ltd., his countrywide exercise focuses solely on shielding purchasers in opposition to unlawful debt collection interest and training attorneys on ethical strategies to sue debt collectors. Throughout his career, Pete has acquired popularity for his top notch work within the criminal subject. He has been twice-named as a Super Lawyer® through Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine and turned into venerated as the Consumer Lawyer of the Year in 2005 by means of the National Association of Consumer Advocates. Pete's dedication to client rights extends past his felony exercise. He has volunteered for 12 years as a district ethics investigator and formal mentor to regulation students. Additionally, he has been actively involved in the Minnesota State Bar Association's High School Mock Trial Program as a judge and keeps to preserve an ongoing pro-bono legal exercise. In addition to his prison paintings and volunteer efforts, Pete is also an adjunct Professor of Law at Mitchell Hamline College of Law, wherein he teaches Consumer Rights Law. He has educated thousands of legal professionals throughout all 50 states via his FDCPA Boot Camps and has been featured in neighborhood and country wide news tales discussing patron rights issues. Born in San Jose, California, Pete currently is living in St. Paul with his wife Robin and their five daughters. His commitment to protective customers and educating fellow legal professionals on moral practices has made him a respected figure inside the felony community.

Legal Issues

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages

• English

Accepted Jurisdictions

8th Circuit

Since 2002">

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 2003">

Oregon

Since 2021">

Minnesota

Since 1996">

Wisconsin

Since 2003">

Experience

• 
  National Association of Consumer Advocates
  1997
• Investigator
  Fourth District Ethics Committee
  2006

Education

National Institute for Trial Advocacy

Certificate of Achievement (2017) | Deposition to Trial: 7-day Trail Skills Course
Graduation year: 2017">

United States Army War College

Certificate of Leader Development - National Security and Strategy (2014) | National Security and Strategy
Graduation year: 2014">

William Mitchell College of Law

J.D. (1996) | Law
Graduation year: 1993">

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

B.A. (1993) | Political Science
Graduation year: 1983">

Associations

State Bar of Minnesota  # 0266577

has membership
Current">

Wisconsin State Bar Association

has membership
2003 - Current">

Minnesota State Bar Association

has membership
1996 - Current">

Costs

• Free Consultancy Service
• Payment With Credit Card
  Debt defense and garnishment/judgment work is performed hourly.
• Conditional Fees
  FDCPA - Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and some other federal consumer cases are done on a contingency fee basis.

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