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Fagan, Barry S.

Barry S. Fagan - Royal Oak, MI

Attorney at Fagan McManus, P.C.

Employment Law Lawyers in Royal Oak, MI

25892 Woodward Avenue Royal Oak, MI 48067

  • 1 Super Lawyers®
  • 44 Years 
    Experience

Royal Oak Employment Law Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

  • Employment Law
  • Age Discrimination
  • Discrimination
  • Sex Discrimination
  • Race Discrimination
  • Disability Discrimination
  • National Origin Discrimination
  • Employment Discrimination
  • Whistleblower Litigation
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Family and Medical Leave Act
  • Employment Termination
  • Severance Agreements
  • Civil Rights
  • Legal Malpractice

Attorney Information

Overview

Mr. Fagan is a recognized expert in the State of Michigan in the area of employment law, and civil rights litigation. He has many years of experience representing people who are victims of employment discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation for engaging in whistleblowing activities, and mistreatment by the police. Mr. Fagan has achieved significant jury trial verdicts and million-dollar settlements on behalf of his clients.

Mr. Fagan is the Justice PAC Chair for the Michigan Association for Justice, and is also a member of its Executive Board and Executive Committee.

Mr. Fagan is a frequent lecturer at seminars through the Institute for Continuing Legal Education and the Michigan Association for Justice and has given presentations on topics including Trial Skills, Proving Damages in Employment Discrimination Cases, "Investigating the Egregious Harassment Case," "The Ultimate Trial Notebook for Employment Attorneys," and "The Ten Biggest Mistakes My Opponents Make."

Mr. Fagan is an appointed case evaluator for the Wayne County Circuit Court. He is a member of many professional organizations, including the Michigan Association for Justice and the National Employment Lawyers Association.

Mr. Fagan has a Preeminent "AV" rating by Martindale-Hubbell® (highest Peer Review Rating for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability).

Mr. Fagan has also been selected as a "Michigan Super Lawyer" by FindLaw since 2007 and has been selected for inclusion by his peers in "The Best Lawyers in America®" in the field of Labor and Employment Law since 2010 and was selected as one of the 2019 "Lawyers of the Year" award recipients in the field of Employment Law. He was also selected by DBusiness Magazine as one of the "Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit" in 2019 and has been selected for inclusion in "Leading Lawyers" since 2015.


Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

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Barry S. Fagan included in a Super Lawyers® list

Honors

  • "AV Preeminent" rated by Martindale-Hubbell®
  • Has been selected as a "Michigan Super Lawyer" annually since 2007
  • Selected by DBusiness Magazine as one of the "Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit" - 2019
  • Has been selected for inclusion in "Leading Lawyers" since 2015
  • Fagan McManus, P.C. was selected for inclusion by U.S. News- Best Lawyers in its 2019 "Best Law Firms" rankings in the area of employment law-individuals and litigation-labor & employment.
  • Selected for “The Best Lawyers in America” in Employment Law – Individuals and Litigation – Labor and Employment since 2010
  • Named “Lawyer of the Year” in Employment Law – Individuals by The Best Lawyers in America for 2019
  • Recognized by DBusiness Magazine as one of the “Top Lawyers” in Labor & Employment Law in 2024 and 2025
  • Elected as a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers in 2020

Other Sources of Feedback About Barry S. Fagan

Included on the 2026 Michigan Super Lawyers list


Past Lists

  • 2025 Michigan Super Lawyers list
  • 2024 Michigan Super Lawyers list
  • 2023 Michigan Super Lawyers list
  • 2022 Michigan Super Lawyers list
  • 2021 Michigan Super Lawyers list
  • 2020 Michigan Super Lawyers list
  • 2019 Michigan Super Lawyers list
  • 2018 Michigan Super Lawyers list
  • 2017 Michigan Super Lawyers list
  • 2016 Michigan Super Lawyers list
  • 2015 Michigan Super Lawyers list
  • 2014 Michigan Super Lawyers list
  • 2013 Michigan Super Lawyers list
  • 2012 Michigan Super Lawyers list
  • 2011 Michigan Super Lawyers list
  • 2010 Michigan Super Lawyers list
  • 2009 Michigan Super Lawyers list
  • 2008 Michigan Super Lawyers list
  • 2007 Michigan Super Lawyers list

Education

  • Legal Education

    • Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, Michigan, 1982
      J.D.
  • Non Legal Education

    • Michigan State University, 1979
      B.S.
      Honors: With Honors

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Attorney

Classes and Seminars

  • Regularly lectures for the Michigan Association for Justice and the Institute of Continuing Legal Education
  • Moderator for “The Ultimate Trial Notebook for Employment Attorneys” at the Michigan Association for Justice, a seminar designed to enhance trial preparation skills
  • Instructor at the Trial Advocacy Workshop, where he taught trial practice skills to other attorneys
  • Speaker on “Proving Damages in Employment Discrimination Cases” at the ICLE seminar, providing strategies to effectively represent clients
  • Presenter on “Investigating the Egregious Harassment Case” at the ICLE Annual Labor and Employment Institute, offering guidance on handling severe harassment allegations
  • Lecturer on “The Ten Biggest Mistakes My Opponents Make” at the ICLE Annual Labor and Employment Institute, highlighting common errors in opposing legal strategies

Published Works

Articles

  • Contributing author to “Attorney Fee Agreements in Michigan,” particularly on employment retainer agreements, published by ICLE

Bar Admissions

  • Michigan, 1982

Other Affiliations

  • State Bar of Michigan, Labor and Employment Section (Member)
  • Federal Bar Association (Member)
  • American Association for Justice (Member)
  • Oakland Bar Association (Member)
  • National Employment Lawyers Association (Member)
  • Michigan Association for Justice (Current Executive Board Member (20 years))
  • Michigan Association for Justice, Employment Discrimination and Civil Rights Committee, 2005 - 2015 (Co-chair)
  • Michigan Association for Justice, Chair Justice PAC, 2015 - 2023
  • Michigan Association for Justice, Executive Committee, Member, 2015 - 2023

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Royal Oak, MI

25892 Woodward Avenue
Royal Oak, MI 48067

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Website: https://www.faganlawpc.com/

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