Barry Goldman, Construction Attorney in the United States
Over 36 years of legal practice · focused on Construction, Employment, and HOA
Partner
Practicing construction since 1990.
- 36+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Barry Goldman is a partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Construction, Employment, and HOA. Barry has over 36 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Toronto, ON
- Experience
- over 36 years
- Known for
- Construction · Employment · HOA
- Handles Construction, Employment, and HOA matters from Toronto, ON.
- Over 36 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Barry Goldman: Barry Goldman is a partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Construction, Employment, and HOA. Barry has over 36 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Barry Goldman
Barry concentrates on construction, employment, hoa, insurance, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Barry handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Construction
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Employment
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HOA
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Insurance
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Construction cases nationwide
Barry takes construction 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.
HOA cases nationwide
Barry takes hoa 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.
Insurance cases nationwide
Barry takes insurance 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.
Litigation cases nationwide
Barry takes litigation 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
About Barry Goldman — Over 36 years of the U.S. construction experience
Barry Goldman is a partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Construction, Employment, and HOA. Barry has over 36 years of legal experience.
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
Barry's approach to construction cases
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…
The kind of cases Barry takes
Barry reviews new inquiries case-by-case for construction, employment, and hoa matters in the United States.
Credentials
Barry Goldman's legal education and bar admissions
University of Windsor
LL.B. · 1988
Dalhousie University
B.Comm. · 1978
Jurisdictions
Barry's state bar admissions
Ontario
1990 · ACTIVE
Barry studied at LL.B. in University of Windsor and B.Comm. in Dalhousie University.
Law school and academic background
Barry completed LL.B. in University of Windsor and B.Comm. in Dalhousie University. 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.
Locations
Barry Goldman's office in Toronto
Barry's primary office is at 250 University Avenue, Suite 700, Toronto, ON, M5H 3E5. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Barry Goldman — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new construction 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 construction attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many construction 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 construction practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every construction 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 construction practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Barry Goldman
How much does it cost to hire Barry for a construction 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 construction attorneys offer free consults — check Barry's current terms during booking.
How long do construction cases in this state typically take?
Simple construction 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 construction clients right now?
Barry's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.