Barry S. Harsip

Barry Harsip practices in the area of Family Law, including divorce representation, divorce mediation, collaborative law, and litigation. He has been practicing in Acton for 28 years and has 32 years of experience practicing family law. He represents individual clients, is an experienced mediator, and also practices collaborative law. Barry was selected as a Boston Magazine Family Law Super Lawyer from 2007 through 2010.

Barry is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, an organization of family law attorneys who are recognized by judges and colleagues as expert practitioners. The Academy's purpose is "to provide leadership that promotes the highest degree of professionalism and excellence in the practice of family law." Barry is also a member of The Massachusetts Probate and Family Inn of Court, whose mission is "to promote professionalism, civility and ethical awareness through discourse and education."

Several times each year Barry teaches seminars and information sessions at various centers for adult education, including Acton-Boxborough, Concord, Harvard, and Littleton. He is involved in community and civic activities in the Town of Boxborough and through the Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce.

Barry obtained his Bachelor of Arts from Brandeis University in 1973 and his law degree from Suffolk University Law School in 1979. He also holds a Master's of Education in Counseling from Boston State College, which he received in 1976.

Professional Associations and Memberships

    American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
    The Massachusetts Probate and Family Inn of Court
    Massachusetts Bar Association
    Middlesex County Bar Association
    Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council
    Massachusetts Council of Family Mediation
    Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce

Pro Bono Activities

    Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers