Barry Pollack Age, Wiki and Bio

Barry Pollack

Quick Info

ProfessionLawyer
NationalityAmerican
Date of BirthXX/XX/1964
AgeUnknown
BirthplaceNew Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

Bio/Wiki

Full NameBarry J Pollack
Known forRepresenting high-profile clients, including Julian Assange and Nicolás Maduro

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorSea Green
Hair ColorGrey

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolShiloh High School in Snellville, Georgia
College/University
  • Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
  • Georgetown University School of Law, Washington, D.C., United States
Degrees
  • B.S. (Honors) from Indiana University (1986)
  • J.D., magna cum laude, Order of Coif, from Georgetown University School of Law (1991)

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
Marital StatusMarried
HometownNew Brunswick, New Jersey

Career

Highlights
  • Barry Pollack is a highly respected member of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the American Board of Criminal Lawyers.
  • He has held the prestigious position of president of the National Association of Criminal Defence Lawyers.
  • After completing his education, he clerked for the Honourable Thomas A. Flannery at the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.
  • Barry served as an Assistant Federal Public Defender for Maryland and has been a partner at the law firm Miller, Cassidy, Larroca & Lewin LLP in Washington, D.C.
  • Currently, he practices law in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and New York, specializing in white-collar criminal defense.
  • He frequently tackles cases revolving around financial crimes, public corruption, antitrust violations, and business disputes.
  • In 1998, he played a pivotal role in defending Martin Tankleff, who was wrongfully convicted for 17 years; Pollack's efforts led to Tankleff winning $13.4 million in a civil lawsuit.
  • Notable cases also include defending a prominent Washington D.C. lawyer charged with sexual assault and securing an acquittal after two jury trials.
  • In 2006, he achieved a full not-guilty verdict for former Enron accountant Michael Krautz, amidst the company's collapse.
  • He successfully overturned a guilty verdict in a federal bribery case in Texas and has defended numerous high-profile clients.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Barry Pollack is recognized for his pro bono work, offering legal assistance without charging fees.
He serves as an adjunct professor at Georgetown University Law Centre, where he teaches ‘Anatomy of a Federal Criminal Trial.’
He is noted for his meticulous and thoughtful approach to trials, earning commendation from Chambers USA.
Pollack has represented clients in high-stakes cases involving narco-terrorism and has defended notable public figures.