Barry Conybeare

Barry Conybeare is a seasoned personal injury attorney with deep roots in Southwest Michigan. Born and raised in Benton Harbor/St. Joseph, Barry graduated from Lake Michigan Catholic High School before earning his B.A. from the University of Michigan (1988) and his J.D., magna cum laude, from DePaul University College of Law (1992). He began his legal career as a commercial litigation associate at Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom in Chicago, one of the world’s largest law firms. In 1994, Barry and his wife Jody returned home to raise their family and serve the community. He joined his father, Bruce Conybeare, at Conybeare Injury and Accident Lawyers, where he now focuses on all areas of personal injury law—auto accidents, medical and nursing home malpractice, product liability, wrongful death, and insurance disputes. Barry is licensed in both Michigan and Illinois admitted before the Supreme Courts of both states and several federal courts. Barry’s personal commitment to injury law stems from his own life experiences. As a young man, he lost a close friend to distracted driving and a college roommate to a drunk driver—events that deepened his empathy and dedication to helping others through tragic loss. Barry serves on the Executive Board of the Michigan Association for Justice, where he’s been active since 2003. He also served on the State Bar Character and Fitness Committee and is past president of the Berrien County Bar Association. A respected leader in the legal community, Barry has been named to The Best Lawyers in America annually since 2008 and was honored as Lawyer of the Year for Plaintiff’s Personal Injury in the Kalamazoo Region (2017). He has been recognized as a Michigan Super Lawyer since 2009, holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and is listed as a Leading Lawyer in Michigan.