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Barry Fayne

Southfield, MI

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

Barry Fayne is a matrimonial law specialist, representing clients in the context of divorce, child custody, and parental rights proceedings. He also provides litigation services for corporate and real estate disputes.Mr. Fayne believes that, whenever possible, a divorce should be resolved amicably. When children are involved, the parents have to work with each other for years after the divorce is final, and a bitter divorce can result in endless, expensive "post-judgment" litigation. Even in the most bitter of divorces, a negotiated settlement will bring a sense of closure to a relationship, while a judge's decision will often cause both spouses to feel like they "lost."If negotiations fail, Mr. Fayne is a skilled trial lawyer, and is ready to fight for your rights. Prior to specializing in family law, Mr. Fayne successfully litigated cases against national corporations. As a prominent family law specialist, Mr. Fayne has tried cases against many of Michigan's elite family law practitioners.Some attorneys will talk tough, but are unprepared to try cases, and will settle cases for inadequate amounts if their only other choice is to go to trial. Attorneys who know Mr. Fayne know that he is a seasoned trial attorney, that the threat of litigation doesn't scare him, and that he will fight for his clients' rights.Mr. Fayne's practice areas include family law, elder law and grandparent's right, probate law and trust litigation, real estate law, and corporate law. He has been litigating cases since 1973, in both state and federal courts. 

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

19390 W 10 Mile RdSouthfield, MI, 4807519390 W 10 Mile RdSouthfield, MI, 48075

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Michelle
August 10, 2021

Mr. Fayne has a vast knowledge of family law and a rare willingness to go above and beyond for his clients! He helped me navigate my complicated post-judgement divorce proceedings and made me feel informed and confident throughout the process.

Tim
August 22, 2019

We hired Barry on the recommendation of our attorney, who had a conflict and could not represent us for a specific hearing. Barry took us on as clients and immediately understood a very complex case and the seriousness of the issues of the hearing. He treated us like we were longstanding clients (even though we had just met) and listened to and responded to every one of our communication in a way that showed he is “all-in” for his clients when he takes a case. After observing him in action, I can confirm that he is highly skilled in arguing in front of a judge, has vast experience across multiple counties and knows multiple judges and courtrooms, and knows family law inside and out. While I’m happy with my current attorney (who also hired Barry, and hence recommended him when the conflict arose), I’d not hesitate to hire Barry again and recommend him to everyone I know. Once you work with the best, it’s hard to work with anyone else!!!

Arnaz
October 2, 2018

Me. Fayne is absolutely incredible. Taking on my child support case , at no charge to me. He was honest, open, and kindhearted . I thank you Mr Barry for everything you’ve done , you will forever be appreciated

Diana
June 6, 2017

Mr. Fayne is a quiet powerhouse. His handling of my Grandparent Visitation case was exemplary. Mr. Fayne faced the loud and boisterous counsel on the opposing side with dignity, and quietly shut them down with his vast knowledge and experience. I highly recommend Barry Fayne, not only for his legal knowledge, but also for the compassion he showed my family through this sad and trying time.

Norm
April 27, 2017

Barry Fayne is a smart, honest and persistent ally in court. I have worked with him over the past two years and would recommend him to anyone looking for top-notch support in a legal matter.

Tom
March 16, 2017

Great lawyer. A bit unorthodox for a regular guy like myself. Must admit I was a bit worried from motion to motion, but Barry served me very well! He taught me patience, and how to be humble with very scary situations at that time. Excellent attorney! I'm very greatful he was available when I needed someone to help sort the mess out. This guy is worth every penny. A true teacher of how to move forward when all is Lost.

Kyle
April 15, 2016

I emphatically endorse the legal skills and professionalism of Attorney Barry Fayne in the area of family law. Anyone who needs a lawyer in a divorce- or child custody-related dispute in Southeast Michigan would be a fool to consider hiring any lawyer other than Barry. I am a licensed attorney in two states and relatively experienced in the area of family law, and I unfortunately needed an attorney of my own when I went through a high conflict divorce case involving child custody. It could have been an absolute nightmare of a minefield, but Barry helped me navigate the storm and my daughter and I prevailed and will have a great life because of it. It is impossible to describe in words the generational impact that Barry has had on many peoples’ lives. I have dealt with dozens of attorneys in family law-related cases, and Barry’s confidence and expertise is unrivaled. I could not help but grin in court when Barry quoted sections and subsections of statutes or case law which he has memorized over the years. Describing him as a “family law expert lawyer” would be an understatement. Barry is additionally very accessible by phone. A lot of lawyers hate being called by clients (especially on weekend days), but he always answered my calls—even on Saturdays and Sundays. If you need a Michigan family law attorney, you need Barry Fayne.

Debbie
November 26, 2014

I sought out Barry and continued to get helpful information from him, even though he was not my attorney. He is extremely knowledgable about family law. It comes second nature to him. He is caring and always responsive. I will definitely use him for future, if need be.

Mark
October 20, 2014

"God sends angels in different forms and Attorney Barry Fayne is one of them. When my wife abandoned me and my son, Barry was always willing to go the extra mile to help me retain custody of my child. I did not feel alone during the hard times of my child custody case. Throughout the case he was always supportive, caring, and understanding. He is an amazing attorney- very professional and knowledgeable. Barry always returned my calls or emails whenever I had a question or concern. It is so nice to be able to express your concerns to an attorney and have things explained to you without being rushed or bombarded with terms you don’t understand. My life, and my child's life, has been forever changed with Barry's help …he is just awesome.”

Jordan
April 10, 2014

Barry was a wonderful, kind lawyer to work with. He advocated for me throughout my divorce and made sure I was being treated fairly. My case did not end the way I had hoped, but it was almost impossible to win. He did however make sure I received everything I was entitled to and more.

Michelle
August 10, 2021

Mr. Fayne has a vast knowledge of family law and a rare willingness to go above and beyond for his clients! He helped me navigate my complicated post-judgement divorce proceedings and made me feel informed and confident throughout the process.

Tim
August 22, 2019

We hired Barry on the recommendation of our attorney, who had a conflict and could not represent us for a specific hearing. Barry took us on as clients and immediately understood a very complex case and the seriousness of the issues of the hearing. He treated us like we were longstanding clients (even though we had just met) and listened to and responded to every one of our communication in a way that showed he is “all-in” for his clients when he takes a case. After observing him in action, I can confirm that he is highly skilled in arguing in front of a judge, has vast experience across multiple counties and knows multiple judges and courtrooms, and knows family law inside and out. While I’m happy with my current attorney (who also hired Barry, and hence recommended him when the conflict arose), I’d not hesitate to hire Barry again and recommend him to everyone I know. Once you work with the best, it’s hard to work with anyone else!!!

Arnaz
October 2, 2018

Me. Fayne is absolutely incredible. Taking on my child support case , at no charge to me. He was honest, open, and kindhearted . I thank you Mr Barry for everything you’ve done , you will forever be appreciated

Diana
June 6, 2017

Mr. Fayne is a quiet powerhouse. His handling of my Grandparent Visitation case was exemplary. Mr. Fayne faced the loud and boisterous counsel on the opposing side with dignity, and quietly shut them down with his vast knowledge and experience. I highly recommend Barry Fayne, not only for his legal knowledge, but also for the compassion he showed my family through this sad and trying time.

Norm
April 27, 2017

Barry Fayne is a smart, honest and persistent ally in court. I have worked with him over the past two years and would recommend him to anyone looking for top-notch support in a legal matter.

Tom
March 16, 2017

Great lawyer. A bit unorthodox for a regular guy like myself. Must admit I was a bit worried from motion to motion, but Barry served me very well! He taught me patience, and how to be humble with very scary situations at that time. Excellent attorney! I'm very greatful he was available when I needed someone to help sort the mess out. This guy is worth every penny. A true teacher of how to move forward when all is Lost.

Kyle
April 15, 2016

I emphatically endorse the legal skills and professionalism of Attorney Barry Fayne in the area of family law. Anyone who needs a lawyer in a divorce- or child custody-related dispute in Southeast Michigan would be a fool to consider hiring any lawyer other than Barry. I am a licensed attorney in two states and relatively experienced in the area of family law, and I unfortunately needed an attorney of my own when I went through a high conflict divorce case involving child custody. It could have been an absolute nightmare of a minefield, but Barry helped me navigate the storm and my daughter and I prevailed and will have a great life because of it. It is impossible to describe in words the generational impact that Barry has had on many peoples’ lives. I have dealt with dozens of attorneys in family law-related cases, and Barry’s confidence and expertise is unrivaled. I could not help but grin in court when Barry quoted sections and subsections of statutes or case law which he has memorized over the years. Describing him as a “family law expert lawyer” would be an understatement. Barry is additionally very accessible by phone. A lot of lawyers hate being called by clients (especially on weekend days), but he always answered my calls—even on Saturdays and Sundays. If you need a Michigan family law attorney, you need Barry Fayne.

Debbie
November 26, 2014

I sought out Barry and continued to get helpful information from him, even though he was not my attorney. He is extremely knowledgable about family law. It comes second nature to him. He is caring and always responsive. I will definitely use him for future, if need be.

Mark
October 20, 2014

"God sends angels in different forms and Attorney Barry Fayne is one of them. When my wife abandoned me and my son, Barry was always willing to go the extra mile to help me retain custody of my child. I did not feel alone during the hard times of my child custody case. Throughout the case he was always supportive, caring, and understanding. He is an amazing attorney- very professional and knowledgeable. Barry always returned my calls or emails whenever I had a question or concern. It is so nice to be able to express your concerns to an attorney and have things explained to you without being rushed or bombarded with terms you don’t understand. My life, and my child's life, has been forever changed with Barry's help …he is just awesome.”

Jordan
April 10, 2014

Barry was a wonderful, kind lawyer to work with. He advocated for me throughout my divorce and made sure I was being treated fairly. My case did not end the way I had hoped, but it was almost impossible to win. He did however make sure I received everything I was entitled to and more.

Michelle
August 10, 2021

Mr. Fayne has a vast knowledge of family law and a rare willingness to go above and beyond for his clients! He helped me navigate my complicated post-judgement divorce proceedings and made me feel informed and confident throughout the process.

Tim
August 22, 2019

We hired Barry on the recommendation of our attorney, who had a conflict and could not represent us for a specific hearing. Barry took us on as clients and immediately understood a very complex case and the seriousness of the issues of the hearing. He treated us like we were longstanding clients (even though we had just met) and listened to and responded to every one of our communication in a way that showed he is “all-in” for his clients when he takes a case. After observing him in action, I can confirm that he is highly skilled in arguing in front of a judge, has vast experience across multiple counties and knows multiple judges and courtrooms, and knows family law inside and out. While I’m happy with my current attorney (who also hired Barry, and hence recommended him when the conflict arose), I’d not hesitate to hire Barry again and recommend him to everyone I know. Once you work with the best, it’s hard to work with anyone else!!!

Arnaz
October 2, 2018

Me. Fayne is absolutely incredible. Taking on my child support case , at no charge to me. He was honest, open, and kindhearted . I thank you Mr Barry for everything you’ve done , you will forever be appreciated

Diana
June 6, 2017

Mr. Fayne is a quiet powerhouse. His handling of my Grandparent Visitation case was exemplary. Mr. Fayne faced the loud and boisterous counsel on the opposing side with dignity, and quietly shut them down with his vast knowledge and experience. I highly recommend Barry Fayne, not only for his legal knowledge, but also for the compassion he showed my family through this sad and trying time.

Norm
April 27, 2017

Barry Fayne is a smart, honest and persistent ally in court. I have worked with him over the past two years and would recommend him to anyone looking for top-notch support in a legal matter.

Tom
March 16, 2017

Great lawyer. A bit unorthodox for a regular guy like myself. Must admit I was a bit worried from motion to motion, but Barry served me very well! He taught me patience, and how to be humble with very scary situations at that time. Excellent attorney! I'm very greatful he was available when I needed someone to help sort the mess out. This guy is worth every penny. A true teacher of how to move forward when all is Lost.

Kyle
April 15, 2016

I emphatically endorse the legal skills and professionalism of Attorney Barry Fayne in the area of family law. Anyone who needs a lawyer in a divorce- or child custody-related dispute in Southeast Michigan would be a fool to consider hiring any lawyer other than Barry. I am a licensed attorney in two states and relatively experienced in the area of family law, and I unfortunately needed an attorney of my own when I went through a high conflict divorce case involving child custody. It could have been an absolute nightmare of a minefield, but Barry helped me navigate the storm and my daughter and I prevailed and will have a great life because of it. It is impossible to describe in words the generational impact that Barry has had on many peoples’ lives. I have dealt with dozens of attorneys in family law-related cases, and Barry’s confidence and expertise is unrivaled. I could not help but grin in court when Barry quoted sections and subsections of statutes or case law which he has memorized over the years. Describing him as a “family law expert lawyer” would be an understatement. Barry is additionally very accessible by phone. A lot of lawyers hate being called by clients (especially on weekend days), but he always answered my calls—even on Saturdays and Sundays. If you need a Michigan family law attorney, you need Barry Fayne.

Debbie
November 26, 2014

I sought out Barry and continued to get helpful information from him, even though he was not my attorney. He is extremely knowledgable about family law. It comes second nature to him. He is caring and always responsive. I will definitely use him for future, if need be.

Mark
October 20, 2014

"God sends angels in different forms and Attorney Barry Fayne is one of them. When my wife abandoned me and my son, Barry was always willing to go the extra mile to help me retain custody of my child. I did not feel alone during the hard times of my child custody case. Throughout the case he was always supportive, caring, and understanding. He is an amazing attorney- very professional and knowledgeable. Barry always returned my calls or emails whenever I had a question or concern. It is so nice to be able to express your concerns to an attorney and have things explained to you without being rushed or bombarded with terms you don’t understand. My life, and my child's life, has been forever changed with Barry's help …he is just awesome.”

Jordan
April 10, 2014

Barry was a wonderful, kind lawyer to work with. He advocated for me throughout my divorce and made sure I was being treated fairly. My case did not end the way I had hoped, but it was almost impossible to win. He did however make sure I received everything I was entitled to and more.