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David E. "Dave" Barry

David E. "Dave" Barry

Portland, ME

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David E. "Dave" Barry represents clients in Portland, Maine across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

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About David E. "Dave" Barry

Dave Barry is a partner in Pierce Atwood’s Litigation Practice Group. Dave served as the firm’s managing partner from 2016 through 2025. Previously, Dave was chair of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group and chaired the firm’s Government Investigations and White Collar Criminal Defense practice.

Dave has managed complex business litigation in federal and state courts and has extensive experience assisting clients with government enforcement and compliance matters involving potential criminal penalties.

His practice has included representing corporate and individual clients (directors, officers, and other employees) in connection with internal investigations and federal and state criminal and regulatory investigations and enforcement matters, including U.S. Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission investigations, banking and financial crimes, environmental crimes and health care fraud.

Credentials

Education

  • Williams College

    B.A. · 1982

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • United States, Massa

    ACTIVE

  • United States, Maine

    ACTIVE

  • United States, Illin

    ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Portland (ME)

    2026

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy), Portland (ME)

    2026

  • Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation, Portland (ME)

    2024

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy), Portland (ME)

    2023

  • Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation, Portland (ME)

    2021

  • Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Portland (ME)

    2020

  • Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation, Portland (ME)

    2018

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy), Portland (ME)

    2017

  • Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation, Portland (ME)

    2016

  • Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Portland (ME)

    2015

  • Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Business Disputes

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Civil Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Complex Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Crimes

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Federal

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Fraud

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Government Investigations

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Internal Investigations

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Qui Tam/False Claims Act

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — White-Collar Criminal Defense

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell and as a Top Rated New England Lawyer by ALM.

    2026

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Main office

254 Commercial Street

Portland, Maine 04101

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  • What areas of law does David E. "Dave" Barry practice?

    David E. "Dave" Barry focuses on Criminal Defense, Energy, Litigation, White Collar, and Business.

  • Where is David E. "Dave" Barry located?

    David E. "Dave" Barry primarily serves clients in Portland, Maine, with an office at 254 Commercial Street.

  • Is David E. "Dave" Barry a verified attorney?

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  • How can I schedule a consultation with David E. "Dave" Barry?

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