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Oliver T. Barry to Represent the Estate of Jean Wilson Brutus
Oliver T. Barry has been retained to represent the estate/family of Jean Wilson Brutus, a Haitian immigrant who died in ICE custody in Newark on 12/12/25. The Irvington, N.J. relatives of Haitian asylum-seeker Jean Wilson Brutus (‘Wilson’ to family and friends), are turning to two […]
Read More....NJ Court Rules Union City School District Can Be Held Liable for Sexual Abuse of Students by Their Predatory Teacher-Coach
Abused student-athletes represented by Barry Corrado & Grassi; Court denies defense motion to dismiss A New Jersey Court just ruled that the Union City Board of Education (UCBOE) is “vicariously liable” as the employer of the former Union City teacher-coach who has been convicted of […]
Read More....Erika Lezama-Simonson Serves as Mentor for American Dream Pipeline Program
Partner Erika Lezama-Simonson is a member of the NJ Hispanic Bar Association and mentor for the American Dream Pipeline Program held in the Atlantic City High School! This week, the HBA-NJ welcomed representatives of El Pueblo Unido of Atlantic City, who spoke about their vital […]
Read More....Oliver Barry Named Certified Civil Trial Attorney by the NJ Supreme Court
Please join us in congratulating managing partner Oliver T. Barry, Esq. on being designated a Certified Civil Trial Attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court. The Certified Civil Trial attorney status is a prestigious designation that is reserved for attorneys who have demonstrated proficiency in […]
Read More....Barry, Corrado & Grassi Obtains Land Use Approval For Mahalo Motel In Wildwood Crest
Frank Corrado of Barry, Corrado & Grassi recently obtained zoning approval for the proposed Mahalo Motel in Wildwood Crest, a project that presented complex land use issues and prompted fierce opposition from neighboring motel owners and some community members. The approval marked the end of […]
Read More....Meet the newest partners at Barry, Corrado & Grassi, PC – Erika Lezama-Simonson and Shauna L. Friedman
The law firm of Barry, Corrado & Grassi, PC is proud to announce Erika Lezama-Simonson and Shauna L. Friedman as the firms newest partners. Ms. Lezama-Simonson is barred in New Jersey and the Federal District Court of New Jersey. She is a member of the […]
Read More....Lawsuit challenges New Jersey tax sales after U.S. Supreme Court ruling
Barry Corrado & Grassi is spearheading a lawsuit filed in New Jersey that challenges a law allowing foreclosures on properties far exceeding the value of delinquent taxes. The plaintiffs cite a recent Supreme Court decision against similar practices and argue for its retroactive application, impacting […]
Read More....First Class-Action Lawsuit Filed To Overturn Law Perpetuating N.J. “Home Equity Theft”
Governor Murphy among named defendants in complaint seeking justice for municipal foreclosure victims Trenton, N.J. (December 11, 2023) – Emboldened by the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision outlawing “home equity theft” in Minnesota property foreclosures, Cape May County-based lawyers filed the first class action lawsuit […]
Read More....Barry Corrado & Grassi wins $2 Million Settlement In Death of NJ Officer’s Girlfriend
The family of Kelly Ann McDowell, who died by suicide in 2017 using the off-duty service weapon of her boyfriend, Police Lt. Francisco O’Neill, has settled their lawsuit against O’Neill and the Ventnor City Police Department for $2 million thanks to the efforts of attorneys […]
Read More....New Jersey Supreme Court Expands Wiretap Statute to Cover Social Media Surveillance
The New Jersey Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that law enforcement must obtain a wiretap warrant in order to monitor an individual’s social media activity. The decision, which was issued in the case of Facebook, Inc. v. State, was a victory for privacy advocates who […]
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