Gregory J. Barry

Gregory J. Barry, a resident of Woodstock, focuses his practice on municipal and local government law, wills and trusts, real estate and litigation. His work with local governmental bodies often has included:

• municipal ordinance enforcement
• municipal traffic enforcement
• annexation and disconnection proceedings
• eminent domain proceedings
• land use issues

Barry’s legal practice includes other areas such as wills and estate planning, preparing real estate contracts, advising on real estate closings, and working on such litigation matters as contracts and mechanic’s liens. Barry also provides a critical service for Zukowski, Rogers, Flood & McArdle clients by performing thorough and timely legal research for the firm’s partners.

Born in Hartford, Conn., Barry graduated from a Toronto high school before attending the University of Notre Dame and earning his law degree from the University of Texas. He enjoys reading about early U.S. and medieval history.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

McHenry County Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, American Bar Association

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Barry has written on construction law topics and on telecommunications facilities and zoning matters. He has spoken at an estate planning seminar where he discussed Medicaid planning issues. He has also co-authored the following continuing education materials:

• Co-author, “Cable, Video and Wireless Communication,” Chapter 7, Volume II, Illinois Municipal Law: Annexation Zoning and Regulatory Authority, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 2012
Co-author, “Intergovernmental Cooperation,” Chapter 8, Volume IV, Illinois Municipal Law: Annexation Zoning and Regulatory Authority, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 2012

CIVIC AND CHARITABLE

Barry works with the McHenry County Council of Governments, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that fosters intergovernmental cooperation among municipalities and local governments in the county. He is a member and a volunteer at St. Mary’s Parish in Woodstock.