Barry M. Barash
Memorial
Barry M. Barash passed away on March 9, 2021. Barry was a beloved partner of Barash & Everett, LLC. During his career he worked at the firm’s Galesburg office. During Barry’s long and distinguished career he was an Assistant Attorney General of the State of Illinois from 1963-64. He was board certified in consumer and business bankruptcy and was a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy. Barry was also a licensed pilot with over 30 years of experience and commercial, multi-engine and instrument ratings.
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 1963
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1970
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1976
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1990
- U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois, 1964
- U.S. District Court District of Nebraska, 1993
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1994
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims, 1998
- U.S. Tax Court, 1996
Education
- University of Chicago Law School, Chicago, Illinois
- J.D. - 1962
- Cornell University
- A.B. - 1960
Representative Cases
- Gearing v. Check Brokerage Corp., 233 F.3d 469, WL 1731382, 2000, 7th Cir., 2000616526
- Barber v. Golden Seed Co., Inc., 129 F.3d 382, 1997, 7th Cir., 1997222277
- J. Catton Farms, Inc. v. First National Bank of Chicago, 779 F.2d 1242, 1985, 7th Cir., 1985161834
- Barash v. Public Finance Corp., 658 F.2d 504, 1981, 7th Cir., 1981137017
- Matter of Covey, 650 F.2d 877, 1981, 7th Cir., 1991124322
- GMAC Mortg. Corp. v. Larson, 232 Ill App 3d 697, 597 NE 2d 1245, 1992, 3d Dist., 1992145486
- Galesburg Eby-Brown Co. v. Department of Revenue, 147 Ill App 3d 137, 497 NE 2d 874, 1986, 3d Dist., 1986145734
- First Galesburg National Bank & Trust Co. v. Joannides, 103 Ill 2d 294, 469 NE 2d 180, 1984, 3d Dist., 1984145696
Honors And Awards
- Super Lawyers Member
- Leading Lawyers Member
Professional Associations And Memberships
- Knox County Association, Member
- Illinois State Bar Association, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
- American College of Bankruptcy, Fellow
- American Bankruptcy Institute
- Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Past Employment Positions
- State of Illinois, Assistant Attorney General, 1963 to 1964
Pro Bono Activities
- Eagle Scout, Member
Agricultural Business Law
Bankruptcy And Reorganization
Family Law
Corporate And Business Law
Real Estate And Title Insurance
Estate Planning And Administration
Municipal/Governmental
Personal Injury