Barry G. Stratford
- Phoenix
- Los Angeles
Barry helps clients resolve a wide variety of commercial cases, with a strong emphasis on litigating environmental disputes.
Commercial litigator Barry G. Stratford defends clients nationwide in multiparty cleanup litigation under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act and related state laws, "toxic torts" under state law, and antitrust investigations and cases. Barry also assists clients with disputes involving trade secret misappropriation, construction liability, product liability, and sophisticated contract and business torts.
Barry frequently manages discovery in large cases with significant discovery needs. He leverages the latest technologies to create a customized e-discovery litigation plan for every client.
Passionate about contributing to the community, Barry's robust pro bono practice includes litigating civil rights issues and helping LGBTQ+ individuals with immigration matters. He represented same-sex couples in overturning Arizona's discriminatory marriage ban and successfully tried a pro bono case in federal court under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
Education & Credentials
Education
- University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, Order of the Coif, William H. Leary Scholar, David T. Lewis Clinical Award Recipient, Founding Executive Editor, Utah OnLaw, The Utah Law Review Online Supplement, 2012
- University of Utah, Master of Public Policy, Phi Alpha Alpha, 2009
- Weber State University, Dual B.S., Political Science and History, 2007
Bar and Court Admissions
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Arizona
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California
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Utah
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the District of Utah
Related Employment
- U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Utah, Criminal Division, Salt Lake City, UT, Law Clerk, 2011-2012
- Perkins Coie LLP, Phoenix, AZ, Summer Associate, 2011
- Chief Justice Christine M. Durham, Utah Supreme Court, Salt Lake City, UT, Judicial Extern, 2010
Clerkships
- Hon. Carolyn B. McHugh, Utah Court of Appeals
Professional Recognition
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Commercial Litigation Law; Litigation - Environmental Law, 2021-2025
Listed as a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers, 2022-2024
Recipient of Perkins Coie’s J. Shan Mullin Annual Community Leadership and Service Award, 2019
Listed on National LGBT Bar Association's "Best 40 LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40" list, 2019
Impact
Professional Leadership
- AZ-LGBT Bar Association, Co-Founder and Officer, 2015-present
- Arizona Collaborative Bar, Liaison Chair, 2018-2020
- State Bar of Arizona Rules of Professional Conduct Committee, 2015-2018
- State Bar of Arizona’s Bar Leadership Institute, 2014-2015
Community Involvement
- AZ-LGBT Bar Association, Member
- Diversity Leadership Alliance, Board of Directors, Member
- LGBT & Allied Lawyers of Utah, Member
- Western School of Science and Technology, Board of Directors, Member
