Peter H. Barry

Peter H. Barry

Springfield, MA recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013
Bulkley Richardson and Gelinas LLP

12 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Construction Law Education Law

Biography

Peter Barry devotes a substantial portion of his practice to advising tax-exempt organizations, including healthcare and education clients with regard to their activities, with particular emphasis in complex contractual matters, including mergers, affiliations, acquisitions and divestitures.

Peter is recognized as a Top-Rated Lawyer in health care by Martindale-Hubbell®, has served as a member of the Advisory Committee to the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Public Charities Division and is a long-time member of the National Association of College and University Attorneys.

Another focus of Peter’s practice is construction law. He has advised clients in connection with major construction projects and has mediated, arbitrated and litigated numerous construction disputes. Peter was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® in the area of construction law. Peter has also played a key role in regional commercial and industrial development projects, including public-private joint ventures such as the expansion of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield.

Bulkley Richardson and Gelinas LLP

12 Best Lawyers awards

Bulkley Richardson and Gelinas LLP logo

Overview

  • Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 1975
  • College of the Holy Cross, BA, graduated 1972

  • Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association

  • American Bar Association's Forum on Construction Law - Member
  • American Health Lawyers Association - Member
  • Massachusetts Bar Foundation - Member
  • National Association of College and University Attorneys - Member
  • Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association
  • American Bar Association's Forum on Construction Law - Member
  • American Health Lawyers Association - Member
  • Massachusetts Bar Foundation - Member
  • National Association of College and University Attorneys - Member
  • Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 1975
  • College of the Holy Cross, BA, graduated 1972

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Construction Law
  • Education Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Health Care Law
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Mediation
Awards:
  • Massachusetts Bar Association’s Community Service Award (2001)
  • Center for Human Development's Rick Moriarty Volunteer of the Year Award (2010)

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