Barry Leon, ADR Attorney in the United States
Over 50 years of legal practice · focused on ADR, Business, and Employment · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Practicing adr since 1976.
- 50+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Barry Leon is an attorney based in Ottawa, ON. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Employment. Barry has over 50 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Ottawa, ON
- Experience
- over 50 years
- Known for
- ADR · Business · Employment
- Handles ADR, Business, and Employment matters from Ottawa, ON.
- Over 50 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Barry Leon: Barry Leon is an attorney based in Ottawa, ON. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Employment. Barry has over 50 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Barry's practice areas in the U.S.
Barry concentrates on adr, business, employment, general, and government. Each area below outlines the kind of case Barry handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR
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Business
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Employment
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General
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Litigation
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ADR cases nationwide
Barry takes adr matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Barry agrees to represent you.
Business cases nationwide
Barry takes business matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Barry agrees to represent you.
Employment cases nationwide
Barry takes employment matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Barry agrees to represent you.
General cases nationwide
Barry takes general matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Barry agrees to represent you.
Government cases nationwide
Barry takes government matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Barry agrees to represent you.
Biography
Barry Leon, adr attorney serving the U.S.
Barry Leon is an attorney based in Ottawa, ON. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Employment. Barry has over 50 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. Barry works from the U.S. and takes on adr matters across the region.
Barry Leon is a lawyer practicing international arbitration, international contracts, international treaties and 9 other areas of law. Barry received a M.B.A. degree from Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years. Barry practices in Ottawa, ON.
How Barry handles adr matters
Barry Leon is a lawyer practicing international arbitration, international contracts, international treaties and 9 other areas of law. Barry received a M.B.A. degree from Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years. Barry practices in Ottawa, ON.
The kind of cases Barry takes
Barry reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, business, and employment matters in the United States.
Credentials
Credentials — where Barry studied and practices
University of Toronto
LL.B. · 1974
Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario
M.B.A. University · 1971
Jurisdictions
Barry's state bar admissions
Ontario
1976 · ACTIVE
Barry studied at LL.B. in University of Toronto and M.B.A. University in Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario.
Law school and academic background
Barry completed LL.B. in University of Toronto and M.B.A. University in Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Barry runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Barry's legal honors and published work
Barry has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Barry's professional memberships and bar associations
of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) and an International Mediation Institute (IMI) Certified Mediator. Barry is a commercial arbitrator and mediator with Arbitration Place and with ADR Chambers and an international arbitrator with the Inter
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Member, ICC Commission on Arbitration - International Bar Association: Member, IBA Rules for Investor-State Mediation Sub-committee
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Member, Arbitration, Mediation and Litigation Committees. - International Law Association: Director (and former Vice-President), Canadian Branch
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Member of International Commercial Arbitration Committee. - Arbitration Place: Member, Advisory Board
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Member Arbitrator. - The Advocates' Society: Co-Chair, Arbitration and Mediation Advocacy Practice Group
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Member, Practice Group Standing Committee. - Canadian Bar Association: Executive, Dispute Resolution Committee of International Law Section. - CPR Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution: Member, Task Force on Diversity in ADR
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Member, Arbitration Committee. - International Centre for Dispute Resolution (international division of American Arbitration Association): Member, Canadian Advisory Committee
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Member, Panel of Arbitrators. - Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR): Member, Commission on Settlement in International Arbitration. - Commercial Litigation and Arbitration Review: Member, Board of Editors. Community Involvement: • March of Dime
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Locations
Barry Leon's office in Ottawa
Barry's primary office is at Constitution Square, 1400-340 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON, K1R 0A5. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Barry Leon — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Barry. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing adr attorneys in your area.
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How to hire Barry Leon — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Barry usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Barry charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Barry's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Barry will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Barry
Barry discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Barry confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Barry's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Barry Leon
How much does it cost to hire Barry for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Barry walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Barry offer a free consultation?
Barry charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Barry's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Barry's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in this state typically take?
Simple adr matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Barry gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Barry take my case if I'm outside the area?
Barry evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Barry's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Barry?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Barry will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Barry accepting new adr clients right now?
Barry's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.