Best Lawyers logo
  • Lawyers
  • Methodology
  • NEW! Ones to Watch
  • Partnerships
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Log In
  • Lawyers
    • Advanced Search
    • COVID-19 Assistance
    • Featured Ones to Watch
    • Lawyer of the Year
    • Highlighted Lawyers
    • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Methodology
    • Overview
    • Ones to Watch
    • Editorial Timelines
    • Practice Areas
    • Publicizing Guidelines
    • FAQ
  • Publications
    • Connecticut
    • Injury & Malpractice
    • Pennsylvania
    • Georgia
    • Colorado
    • Family Law
    • New York Area
    • Canada
    • South Florida
    • Southern California
    • Northern California
    • Tampa
    • Midwest
  • Legal Insights
    • Featured Articles
    • In the News
    • Advisory Board
    • Meet the Board
    • Press & Events
  • About
    • Global Presence
    • Company History
    • Leadership
  • Ones to Watch
  • Partnerships
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Log In Log In
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Log In

Lawyer Profile

Image of David E. "Dave" Barry

David E. "Dave" Barry

Pierce Atwood LLP
  • Recognized Since:
    2003
  • Recognized in:
    Bet-the-Company Litigation
    Commercial Litigation...
  • Website:
    http://www.pierceatwood.com
  • Firm's Phone Number:
    (207) 791.1100
  • E-mail:
    dbarry@pierceatwood.com
  • Location:
    Merrill's Wharf
    254 Commercial Street
    Portland, ME 04101
"David Barry is absolutely outstanding -- practical, thorough, knowledgeable, and very skilled."
  • Lawyer Bio
  • Client Comments
  • Lawyer Practice Areas
  • Firm Details
  • Case History

Lawyer Bio

Dave Barry is Pierce Atwood’s managing partner. Previously, Dave was chair of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group, representing clients in a wide variety of complex litigation and counseling clients on how to avoid or minimize the risks and burdens of litigation. Dave also chaired the firm’s Government Investigations and White Collar Criminal Defense practice. He regularly manages complex business litigation in federal and state courts and has extensive experience assisting clients with government enforcement and compliance matters involving potential criminal penalties.

Dave's practice includes representing corporate and individual clients (directors, officers, and other employees) in connection with internal investigations and federal and state criminal and regulatory investigations and enforcement matters, including U.S. Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission investigations, banking and financial crimes, environmental crimes and health care fraud.

 

Read more on firm website
  • Education
  • Bar & Court Admissions
  • Affiliations
  • Award List
  • Additional Information
  • Lawyer of the Year Badge
  • Lawyer of the Year Badge
  • Lawyer of the Year Badge
  • Lawyer of the Year Badge
  • Lawyer of the Year Badge
  • Lawyer of the Year Badge

Education:

  • Williams College, B.A., graduated 1982

Bar Admissions:

  • United States, Illinois
  • United States, Maine
  • United States, Massachusetts
 

Court Admissions:

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Maine
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Affiliations:

  • Cumberland County Bar Association - Member
  • Maine State Bar Association - Member
  • Maine Trial Lawyers Association - Member

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

  • Bet-the-Company Litigation, Portland, ME (2021)
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Portland, ME (2020)
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation, Portland, ME (2018)
  • Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy), Portland, ME (2017)
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation, Portland, ME (2016)
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Portland, ME (2015)
 

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
 

Awards:

  • Recognized by Chambers USA for Litigation.
  • Since 2013, named a "Local Litigation Star" in Maine by Benchmark Litigation—the definitive guide to America’s leading litigation firms and attorneys. Recognized in the areas of General Commercial and White Collar Crime.
  • Rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell and as a Top Rated New England Lawyer by ALM.

Special Focus:

  • Business Disputes
  • Civil Litigation
  • Complex Litigation
  • Environmental Crimes
  • Federal
  • Fraud
  • Government Investigations
  • Internal Investigations
  • Qui Tam/False Claims Act
  • White-Collar Criminal Defense
 

Lawyer Client Comments

"David Barry is absolutely outstanding -- practical, thorough, knowledgeable, and very skilled."

Lawyer Practice Areas

Key: Awarded in Best Lawyers Not Currently Awarded for this Area in Best Lawyers

Firm Details

Image for Pierce Atwood LLP View Firm Profile
Pierce Atwood LLP
http://www.pierceatwood.com
 
Headquarters
Merrill's Wharf
254 Commercial Street
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 791.1100
7 Office Locations
in 2 Countries

Sweden

Sweden

Stockholm, Sweden

Stureplan 4C, Fourth Floor

Stockholm 114 35

Sweden

46 8 509 012 32

Get Directions

United States

United States

District of Columbia

District of Columbia

Washington, DC

1875 K Street, NW, Suite 700

Washington, DC 20006

United States

(202) 530.6420

Get Directions

Maine

Maine

Augusta, ME

157 Capitol Street, Suite Three

Augusta, ME 04330

United States

(207) 622.6311

Get Directions

Massachusetts

Massachusetts

Boston, MA

100 Summer Street

Boston, MA 02110

United States

(617) 488.8100

Get Directions

New Hampshire

New Hampshire

Portsmouth, NH

Pease International Tradeport, Suite 350

One New Hampshire Avenue

Portsmouth, NH 03801

United States

(603) 433.6300

Get Directions

Rhode Island

Rhode Island

Providence, RI

One Financial Plaza, 26th Floor

Providence, RI 02903

United States

(401) 588.5113

Get Directions

Lawyer Case History

Recent Experience

  • Lead counsel representing a large public health care company in federal criminal investigation of health care fraud allegations and related civil False Claims Act investigation and qui tam action
  • Representation of former director and board audit committee chair of public company in SEC and DOJ investigations involving the FCPA and allegations of securities fraud
  • Lead counsel representing multinational seafood company in internal investigation involving allegations of import/export violations
  • Lead counsel defending members of limited liability company involved in thoroughbred horse business in multimillion dollar fraudulent transfer actions brought by Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee
  • Lead counsel defending subsidiary of public company that owns and operates waste-to-energy facility in multiple civil actions brought by municipalities and individuals involving allegations of breach of contract, fraud, breach of fiduciary obligations, violations of the federal Clean Air Act, and common law and statutory nuisance claims
 
Add Comment
In making your comments, please do not refer to a pending legal matter.
(*) Required Fields
There was an error during saving, please try again.
If you continue to get this message, please contact us at info@bestlawyers.com or 803.648.0300 for assistance.
Please complete the captcha then submit.
Your comment was saved successfully!
Thank you for your feedback.
  • Find a Lawyer
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Legal Insights
  • Contact Us
Lawyers 
  • Advanced Search
  • COVID-19 Assistance
  • Featured Ones to Watch
  • Lawyer of the Year
  • Highlighted Lawyers
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Find a Lawyer
Methodology
  • Overview
  • Ones to Watch
  • Editorial Timelines
  • Practice Areas
  • Publicizing Guidelines
  • FAQ
Publications
  • Business Editions
  • Regional Editions
  • Partnerships
  • Become a Contributor
Legal Insights
  • Featured Articles
  • In the News
  • Advisory Board
  • Meet the Board
  • Press & Events
  • Best Law Firms
  • Subscribe
About
  • Global Presence
  • Company History
  • Leadership
  • Founders
  • Press Releases
  • Testimonials
  • Contact Us
  • Careers
My Account
  • Log In
  • Store
  • Marketing Guidance
Best Lawyers Best Lawyers logo +1-803-648-0300
801 Broad Street, Suite 950 Augusta, GA 30901
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Lawyer Directory
  • Best Law Firms

© 2010-2021 Best Lawyers — All Rights Reserved.

BL Icon

LEGAL INSIGHTS

by Best Lawyers®



Get the latest insights on the news, trends, and people that shape the global legal field with our weekly email digest.




Subscribe



PRIVACY POLICY

Thank you for subscribing.