Atty. Barry Brownstein
Barry Brownstein is a Partner in the firm’s Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York offices. Mr.
Architects and Engineers Professional Liability & More Attorney · Serving Philadelphia, PA · 37+ Years Experience
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About Barry Brownstein at a Glance
Barry Brownstein is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Ward Law LLC. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on employment, business, hoa, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1989), Pennsylvania (1989), and New York United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania United States Distric (1996). Educated at Drexel University (M.B.A. Beta, 2006) and Rutgers University School of Law (J.D., 1989). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Barry Brownstein
- Barry Brownstein is a Partner in the firm’s Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York offices
- Mr. Brownstein has substantial trial and appellate experience in multiple areas of the law
- In the area of labor and employment law, Mr. Brownstein’s experience includes the defense of a variety of employment claims, including race, sex, national origin, disability discrimination, wage and hour, harassment, and retaliation claims
- He has also defended cases involving wrongful discharge and contract disputes
- Mr. Brownstein also counsels employers on workplace issues and best practices, developing customized employee handbooks, employment agreements, non-compete covenants, sexual harassment policies, and social networking and electronic privacy policies
- In the area of Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions, Mr. Brownstein has defended all types of professionals, including Architects and Engineers, Attorneys, Financial Professionals, Insurance Agents/Brokers, Medical Professionals and Directors and Officers
- Mr. Brownstein also has substantial experience handling the defense of homeowners’ associations
- He has litigated matters involving board elections, disputes between homeowners and community association boards, and contract disputes
- In connection with this area, Mr. Brownstein has been successful in defending claims seeking injunctive relief
- Throughout his career, Mr. Brownstein has also gained considerable knowledge and experience litigating products liability matters, defending manufacturers of consumer products and industrial equipment, and premises liability matters
- Mr. Brownstein is an accomplished trial lawyer, successfully trying employment litigation matters in state and federal courts throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York
- With respect to his appellate experience, Mr. Brownstein argued in the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey a case involving the liability of sports arena operators
- The decision, which made “new law” and was approved for publication, held that operators and sports facilities have a limited duty to protect spectators from risks associated with viewing a hockey game
- Mr. Brownstein also served on the legal team for the highly publicized One Meridian Plaza fire case
- Classes/Seminars Taught • Professional Malpractice Seminars for Architects and Engineers • Effective Drafting and Use of ADR Policies for HOAs Past Employment Positions • Partner, Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP, Philadelphia, PA • Associate Attorney, Spector Gadon & Rosen, P.C., Philadelphia, PA • Associate Attorney, Morgan, Melhuish, Monaghan, et al., Livingston, NJ
Practice Areas Explained
Barry Brownstein's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barry Brownstein handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Philadelphia.
Employment Law in Philadelphia
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Barry Brownstein is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Business & Corporate Law in Philadelphia
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Barry Brownstein is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
HOA & Condominium Law in Philadelphia
Barry Brownstein is one of 5,574 hoa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse hoa attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Product Liability in Philadelphia
Barry Brownstein is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Civil Litigation in Philadelphia
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Philadelphia
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Philadelphia Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Philadelphia-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Philadelphia Choose Barry Brownstein
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Barry Brownstein's practice in the field of employment, business, hoa, product liability, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Barry Brownstein brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania United States Distric, Barry Brownstein can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and hoa, Barry Brownstein can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia-based practice means Barry Brownstein attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Barry Brownstein Handles in Philadelphia
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Barry Brownstein has experience with under Pennsylvania law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Barry Brownstein directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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