Atty. Robert Jon Barry
Robert Jon Barry is a lawyer practicing education, labor & employment, environmental & administrative law. Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.
Education & More Attorney · Serving Norfolk, VA · 48+ Years Experience
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About Robert Jon Barry at a Glance
Robert Jon Barry is a Member based in Norfolk, Virginia, practicing at Kaufman & Canoles A Professional Corporation. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on employment, education, and government. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1978). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1978) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Norfolk, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Jon Barry
- Robert Jon Barry is a lawyer practicing education, labor & employment, environmental & administrative law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Robert practices at Kaufman & Canoles A Professional Corporation in Norfolk, VA
Practice Areas Explained
Robert Jon Barry's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Jon Barry handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Norfolk.
Employment Law in Norfolk
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Robert Jon Barry is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Virginia →
Education Law in Norfolk
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Robert Jon Barry is one of 23,864 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Virginia →
Government & Administrative Law in Norfolk
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Robert Jon Barry is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Virginia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Norfolk
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Norfolk are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Norfolk Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Norfolk-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 Norfolk Choose Robert Jon Barry
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 Robert Jon Barry's practice in the field of employment, education, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Jon Barry brings 48+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, education, and government, Robert Jon Barry can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Norfolk
A Norfolk-based practice means Robert Jon Barry attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Robert Jon Barry Handles in Norfolk
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Robert Jon Barry has experience with under Virginia law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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