Barry M. Barash (1938-2021) - Galesburg, IL
Attorney at Barash & Everett, LLC
Lawyers in Galesburg, IL
5 E. Simmons Street Galesburg, IL 61401
Updated: 03/02/2026
Attorney Information
Overview
Barry M. Barash passed away on March 9, 2021. Barry was a beloved partner of Barash & Everett, LLC. During his career he worked at the firm’s Galesburg office. During Barry’s long and distinguished career he was an Assistant Attorney General of the State of Illinois from 1963-64. He was board certified in consumer and business bankruptcy and was a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy. Barry was also a licensed pilot with over 30 years of experience and commercial, multi-engine and instrument ratings.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyers Member
- Leading Lawyers Member
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Chicago Law School,
Chicago,
Illinois, 1962
J.D.
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University of Chicago Law School,
Chicago,
Illinois, 1962
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Non Legal Education
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Cornell University, 1960
A.B.
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Cornell University, 1960
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- State of Illinois, Assistant Attorney General, 1963 - 1964
Pro Bono Activities
- Eagle Scout, Member
Representative Cases
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Gearing v. Check Brokerage Corp.
- Citation: 233 F.3d 469, WL 1731382
- Court: 7th Cir.
- Year: 2000
- Serial Number: 2000616526
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Barber v. Golden Seed Co., Inc.
- Citation: 129 F.3d 382
- Court: 7th Cir.
- Year: 1997
- Serial Number: 1997222277
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J. Catton Farms, Inc. v. First National Bank of Chicago
- Citation: 779 F.2d 1242
- Court: 7th Cir.
- Year: 1985
- Serial Number: 1985161834
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Barash v. Public Finance Corp.
- Citation: 658 F.2d 504
- Court: 7th Cir.
- Year: 1981
- Serial Number: 1981137017
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Matter of Covey
- Citation: 650 F.2d 877
- Court: 7th Cir.
- Year: 1981
- Serial Number: 1991124322
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GMAC Mortg. Corp. v. Larson
- Citation: 232 Ill App 3d 697, 597 NE 2d 1245
- Court: 3d Dist.
- Year: 1992
- Serial Number: 1992145486
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Galesburg Eby-Brown Co. v. Department of Revenue
- Citation: 147 Ill App 3d 137, 497 NE 2d 874
- Court: 3d Dist.
- Year: 1986
- Serial Number: 1986145734
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First Galesburg National Bank & Trust Co. v. Joannides
- Citation: 103 Ill 2d 294, 469 NE 2d 180
- Court: 3d Dist.
- Year: 1984
- Serial Number: 1984145696
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 1963
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1970
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1976
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1990
- U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois, 1964
- U.S. District Court District of Nebraska, 1993
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1994
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims, 1998
- U.S. Tax Court, 1996
Other Affiliations
- Knox County Association (Member)
- Illinois State Bar Association (Member)
- American Bar Association (Member)
- American College of Bankruptcy (Fellow)
- American Bankruptcy Institute
- Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
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Contact
5 E. Simmons Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
Phone: 309-832-4044
Fax: 309-341-1945
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.barashlaw.net/
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