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Barry G Sher

Barry G Sher

USA 2026

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About

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Barry Sher is a partner in the Litigation Department of Paul Hastings. He served for more than a decade as chair of the department. He is recognized in Band 1 of Chambers USA for Commercial Litigation; by Euromoney’s Benchmark: by America’s Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys; and as one of the Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America. He has earned the highest possible Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating, was named by The American Lawyer as its Litigator of the Week and is a recipient of the Burton Award for Legal Achievement, awarded each year for excellence in legal writing. Clients refer to Barry as “a true partner and a superstar” who “makes [you] feel as if [you are] his only client.”

A “relentless litigator,” Barry is admitted to the bar in New York. He is admitted to practice before the United States Courts of Appeals for the Second, Third and Sixth Circuits, and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the Western District of Michigan.

Personal

University of Chicago Law School, J.D. (with honors), (member of the Law Review)

Wharton School University of Pennsylvania, B.S., (with honors)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: General Commercial - New York

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Barry Sher represents clients facing a range of commercial disputes. His experience spans antitrust cases, as well as shareholder disputes.

Litigation: Securities - New York

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Barry Sher represents clients facing a range of commercial disputes. His experience spans antitrust cases, as well as shareholder disputes.

Strengths

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  • Barry is truly one of the best litigators out there. He is commercial and practical.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Barry is smart, tough and has excellent trial skills.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Barry is very responsive, super thoughtful and very dedicated.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Barry is a valued and trusted advocate. His insight and experience are invaluable in significant litigation matters.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

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