Barry N. Covert
Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP • NY
Criminal Defense Trials and AppealsScientific Research and MisconductCriminal AppealsFederal ChargesState Charges
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Contact
Email
bcovert@lglaw.com
Phone
(716) 849-1333 (
Address
NY, 14202-3924, US
Professional
Bar Admissions
New York1990
About
Barry N. Covert is a distinguished attorney at Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP, specializing in criminal defense trials and appeals. With over three decades of legal experience, Barry has built a formidable reputation in New York for his expertise in various areas of criminal law, including federal charges, state charges, driving while intoxicated (DWI), traffic violations, white-collar crime, and professional licensing defense. A graduate of the State University of New York, Buffalo School of Law, where he earned his J.D. in 1989, and the State University of New York at Fredonia, where he received his B.A. cum laude in 1986, Barry combines his robust educational background with a deep understanding of the complexities of the legal system. His commitment to clients is unwavering; he is dedicated to providing personalized representation and vigorous defense for individuals facing serious legal challenges. Barry’s experience encompasses not only criminal defense but also the intricacies of scientific research and misconduct cases, making him a versatile advocate for his clients. Serving clients throughout New York, Barry N. Covert is passionate about protecting the rights of individuals and ensuring that every client receives the highest level of legal support and guidance.
Credentials
Education
State University of New York, Buffalo School of Law, Buffalo, New York, 1989 | J.D. | State University of New York, Fredonia, New York, 1986 | B.A. | Honors: cum laude
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
Named to Best Lawyers in America | Named to Business First/Buffalo Law Journal Who's Who in Law, 2012 - Present | Named to the Top 50 among all attorneys named to New York Super Lawyers, Upstate Ed. | Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year 2014, Named "Buffalo Best Lawyers Litigation - Land Use and Zoning Lawyer of the Year" for 2014 by Best Lawyers in America | Named to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 | Named to Business First/Buffalo Law Journal's Legal Elite of WNY for Criminal Defense | America’s Top 100 Attorneys Lifetime Achievement Membership | AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell | Upstate New York Super Lawyers | Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year, Litigation—Land Use and Zoning Lawyer of the Year, 2018 - Present | Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year, Criminal Defense: White-Collar Lawyer of the Year, 2015 - Present | Legal Elite of Western New York Top 10, Business First/Buffalo Law Journal
Associations
New York State Bar Association (Member) | Erie County Community Corrections Advisory Board (Member) | Bar Association of Erie County (Member) | New York State Association of Criminal Defense Attorney (Member) | First Amendment Lawyers Association (Member) | The Moot Court Board, 1988 - 1989 (Member)
Speaking
Instructor, Judicial Magistrate's Training Program, New York State Office of Court Administration | Lecturer, Criminal Practice and Procedure, Evidence, Pretrial Motions and Hearings, Jury and Non-jury Trials, DWI Trials and Postconviction Remedies | Lecturer, Criminal Practice and Procedures, Pre-Trial Motions and Hearings, and Postconviction Remedies, New York State Bar Association | Lecturer, Vehicle and Traffic Law Trials, Bar Association of Erie County | Adjunct Professor, State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law, 2003 - 2006 | Lecturer, First Amendment Lawyers Association
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Updated: May 17, 2026