Barry Fleishman, Insurance Attorney in Washington, District of Columbia
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Barry Fleishman is an attorney based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Insurance.
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- Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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- Handles Insurance matters from Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026).
About Barry Fleishman: Barry Fleishman is an attorney based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Insurance.
Areas of practice
Barry's practice areas in Washington
Barry concentrates on insurance. Each area below outlines the kind of case Barry handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance cases in Washington, District of Columbia
Barry takes insurance matters in Washington, District of Columbia. 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 Fleishman, insurance attorney serving Washington
Barry Fleishman is an attorney based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Insurance. Barry works from Washington, District of Columbia and takes on insurance matters across the region.
Barry Fleishman focuses his practice on complex policyholder insurance coverage and products liability issues. He has experience in complex litigation before federal and state courts, arbitral tribunals, and judicial and private mediators, with primary focus on representing corporate policyholders seeking to secure insurance coverage for liability and loss arising out property damage, bodily injury, personal injury, and alleged wrongful acts of directors and officers. Mr. Fleishman has represented major corporations seeking insurance coverage with respect to liabilities and losses incurred as the result of catastrophic property damage, defective or misused products, environmental damage, alleged discrimination, and directors’ and officers’ activities. He also has extensive experience representing clients with complex property and business interruption losses, losses from natural disasters, including major hurricane and cyclone-related losses, plant fires and explosions, and losses from mold and moisture.
Working with Barry on a insurance matter
Barry Fleishman focuses his practice on complex policyholder insurance coverage and products liability issues. He has experience in complex litigation before federal and state courts, arbitral tribunals, and judicial and private mediators, with primary focus on representing corporate policyholders seeking to secure insurance coverage for liability and loss arising out property damage, bodily…
Who Barry represents
Barry reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance matters in Washington and the surrounding District of Columbia area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Barry studied and practices
New York University
J.D. · 1985
Barry studied at J.D. in New York University.
Law school and academic background
Barry completed J.D. in New York University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Barry runs in District of Columbia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Barry's legal honors and published work
Barry has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2026).
Locations
Barry Fleishman's office in Washington
Barry's primary office is at 1200 Seventeenth Street, NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20036. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Barry Fleishman — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance 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 insurance attorney in Washington, District of Columbia
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance 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 insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance 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 insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Barry Fleishman
How much does it cost to hire Barry for a insurance 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 insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Barry's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in District of Columbia typically take?
Simple insurance 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 Washington?
Barry is licensed in District of Columbia. Matters governed by District of Columbia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Barry will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
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 insurance clients right now?
Barry's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Insurance attorneys serving Washington and Belize City in District of Columbia
Barry handles insurance matters throughout District of Columbia. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified insurance attorneys in that community.
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