Barry M. Snyder, Esq.
23 Reviews
Attorney Barry Snyder has more than 49 years of experience. He is admitted to practice in all of the courts of Florida and the United District Courts of the Southern, Middle and Northern District and the U.S. 11 Circuit Court of Appeals. He’s a Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney and Certified Civil Mediator for Miami-Dade Circuit Court and Mediator for the Department of Insurance.
He’s well known for returning phone calls himself.
Attorney Barry M. Snyder is a:
- Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney;
- Certified Circuit Court Civil Mediator;
- Supreme Court of Florida Qualified Arbitrator;
- Past president of the North Dade Bar, twice;
- Member of the Association of American Trial Lawyers;
- Member of the Academy of Florida Justice Association
- Member of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers;
- Has received an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating available from this national lawyer information service;
- Holds a 100 ton U.S Coast Guard Masters license;
- Certified PADI Scuba Instructor;
- Attorney Barry M. Snyder has been a guest lecturer at Barry University, University of Miami Law School;
- Atty. Snyder is a member of the South Florida Shomrim Society, a fraternal organization for police and public safety officers committed to serving the criminal justice system;
- Mr. Snyder also sponsors Vision World Foundation, a non-profit organization which helps increase independence in the lives of blind and visually impaired people.
Attorney Barry M. Snyder Has Also:
- Held an internship in the county attorney’s office in New Hampshire
- Served as a Police Officer and Prosecutor in New Hampshire
- Served on many committees for the North Dade Chamber of Commerce
- President of the Forum of North Dade, a community involved organization.
- Served on United States Congressman Clay Shaw’s Advisory committee.
Attorney Barry M. Snyder Has Been a Guest Lecturer for:
- Dade County Public Schools;
- Miami-Dade Community College;
- Florida International University;
- St. Thomas University School of Law;
- Media expert interviews on CBS and NBC affiliate TV stations;
- Featured in Aventura Magazine.
- University of Miami Law School – Dive Bar Event
Honors, Awards, Certifications & Accomplishments:
- 2023 Outstanding Faculty Award (2023)
National Business Institute - Certificate of Education and Training (2023)
Legacy Truck Course for Legal and Administrative Professionals - Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer (2020)
National Board of Trial Advocacy - Top Lawyers (2020)
Daily Business Review - Top Lawyers (2018)
Daily Business Review
- Top 10 Trucking Lawyer Associate (2017)
Trucking Trial Lawyers Association
- Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers (2016)
Motor Vehicle Lawyers
- Community Chesed Award (2016)
CHAP - Qualified Arbitrator (2015)
Supreme Court of Florida - Top Lawyers in Florida (2014)
The Legal Network - AV Preeminent Rated (2010 to 2017)
Martindale-Hubbell
The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating are an objective indicator of a lawyer’s high ethical standards and professional ability, generated from evaluations of lawyers by other members of the bar and the judiciary in the United States and Canada. AV Preeminent is a significant rating accomplishment – a testament to the fact that a lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence. - Certified Mediator (1989)
Florida Bar
- Board Certified (1984)
Civil Trial Florida Bar
- US Coast Guard (1983 to Present)
Licensed Captain
- Member (1976 to Present)
Florida Bar
Associations & Membership:
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum – Member (2017 – Present)
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Lawyers – Member (2017 – Present)
- National Alliance to Nurture the Aged and the Youth – Board Member (2009 – Present)
- North Dade Bar Association – Board Member (1987 – Present)
- North Dade Bar Association – President (2005 – 2006)
- Florida Bar mentorship program
- Miami Professionalism Panel
- Florida Bar Speakers Bureau
- Justice Associate Auto Committee
Publications:
- National Business Institute Seminar – Evidence (2017)
- National Business Institute Seminar – The Big Six Admissibility Questions (2017)
- National Business Institute Seminar – Medical Records and Bills (2016)
Education:
- University of New Hampshire (JD – Juris Doctor) May 1976
- University of Miami (BS – Politics and Public Affairs) May 1973
Minored in Philosophy
Deans List
Conferences Attended:
- Practical Scenarios for Expert Witnesses – expert witness presentation (2017)
- National Business Institute Program on Evidence(2017)
- Miami-Dade College – Trio – Law for College Students (2017)
- Forensic Expert Witness Association – Fort Lauderdale Conference – Turning a good expert witness into a great expert witness (2017)
- Univ of Miami Law School Lawyers Giving Back – Pro Bono Services (2016)
- Plantation High School – criminal law (2016)
- Plaintiff’s Auto Injury Litigation Strategies – update uninsured motorist and auto recent case law (2016)
- How to Stay Sane and be Professional – Professionalism (2016)
- National Business Institute – Ethics (2014)
- St. Thomas Law School – Trial Advocacy
- North Dade Bar Association – Communication Skills For Lawyers
Hobbies:
- When Barry M. Snyder is not just practicing law, he enjoys boating and scuba diving with his family. In the past, Barry was a PADI certified dive instructor and holds a united states coast guard commercial license as a Captain.
"Barry Snyder is an extremely professional, knowledgeable, efficient and caring attorney. He handled our auto accident personal injury lawsuit and got us the results we wanted! He was always available..."
Emily
"Barry Snyder was very efficient in handling my car accident. He always returned my phone calls and kept me informed about my case. I was extremely happy with the settlement that I received..."
Shelly
"I have worked with Barry Snyder on a number of occasions I have found him to be the most trustworthy attorney I have ever dealt with.both he and his partners are exceptional and extremely knowledgeable."
Tony
23 Reviews
"I endorse this lawyer. Highly competent and experienced. Handles cases with high level of ethics and responsibility, always keeping in mind the client’s best interest. Excellent legal counsel sets the..."
Elizabeth A., Immigration Attorney
"Barry is an outstanding and competent attorney. He takes the time to analyze and understand his cases and determine an effective strategy. He genuinely cares about his clients and does not..."
Scott B., Social Security Attorney
"I have known Barry Snyder for close to twenty years. Not only is he one of the most knowledgeable attorneys I know he is is one of the greatest guys I have ever met. I endorse him without reservation."
Scott E., Criminal Defense Attorney
6 Endorsements