Atty. Barry Goldman

Atty. Barry Goldman

Barry Goldman brings a broad base of experience to law. Before going to law school, he was an entrepreneur and small business owner.

36 yrs experience 36 year
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About Barry Goldman at a glance

Barry Goldman is a Partner, practicing at Shibley Righton LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, construction, hoa, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1990). Educated at University of Windsor (LL.B., 1988) and Dalhousie University (B.Comm., 1978).

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About

  • Barry Goldman brings a broad base of experience to law
  • Before going to law school, he was an entrepreneur and small business owner
  • In 1985, married with a young daughter, he took the plunge and returned to university to study law
  • Upon his call to the bar in 1990, he spent one year at the Federal Department of Justice doing drug prosecutions before going into private practice
  • Over the next 21 years, Barry built a busy and rewarding practice
  • He joined Shibley Righton LLP in 2008, and today his practice focuses primarily on employment law and civil litigation
  • Barry's employment law practice includes litigating employment terminations for both employees and employers, preparation and review of employment contracts and severance packages, preparation of workplace policies and procedures manuals, and counselling clients on such matters as wrongful dismissal, leaves of absence, harassment, discrimination, and workplace health and safety concerns
  • His civil litigation practice includes plaintiffs' personal injury matters resulting from motor vehicle accidents, many of which involve catastrophic injuries, as well as fire and property losses, professional negligence and product liability claims
  • Barry also has expertise with partnership disputes, contractual conflicts, and collections matters
  • A native of Fredericton, N. B., Barry received his law degree at the University of Windsor and prior to that received his B. Com. at Dalhousie University
  • He is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, the Canadian Bar Association, and the Advocates Society
  • He is married with two grown children
  • Publications Labour and Employment Law eBulletin - May 2012 - 2012-05-31 Experience Barry has appeared before the following courts: • Ontario Superior Court of Justice • Divisional Court • Ontario Court of Appeal, and • The Federal Court In addition, Barry has appeared before the following Administrative Tribunals: • The Ontario Labour Relations Board • The Employment Insurance Commission • The Ontario Human Rights Commission • Municipal Committees of Adjustment • The Ontario Municipal Board • The Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, and • The Ontario Real Estate Association

Practice Areas Explained

Barry Goldman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barry Goldman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Construction Law

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HOA & Condominium Law

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Civil Litigation

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Barry Goldman

What practice areas does Barry Goldman handle?
Barry Goldman focuses on personal injury, employment, construction, hoa, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has Barry Goldman practiced law?
Barry Goldman has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Barry Goldman go to law school?
Barry Goldman earned their education at (LL.B., 1988); (B.Comm., 1978).
How can I contact Barry Goldman for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
University of Windsor
- 1988
B.Comm.
Dalhousie University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Ontario
Admitted: 1990

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