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Barry C. Hawkins
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Stamford
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Barry Hawkins is a member of the Real Estate and Litigation practices. He is the author of numerous papers on real estate issues and has taught and lectured extensively on real estate, environmental issues, and alternative dispute resolution.

Since 1983, he has been active in the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, and served three years on its national Board and as chair of its Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee. He is the Vice President of the Connecticut Bar Association, a National Uniform Law Commissioner for the State of Connecticut, and Division Chair of the National Uniform Law Conference (ULC). Barry is currently Chairman of the national drafting committee for the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA) and national enactment coordinator for the Uniform Assignment of Rents Act. He lectures nationally on the subject of institutional endowment funds and UPMIFA. 

After graduating from University of Virginia School of Law, Barry served as a Captain in the United States Army. He earned a Bronze Star in Vietnam (1969-1970). 

Barry Hawkins is a member of the Real Estate and Litigation practices. He is the author of numerous papers on real estate issues and has taught and lectured extensively on real estate, environmental issues, and alternative dispute resolution.

Since 1983, he has been active in the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, and served three years on its national Board and as chair of its Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee. He is the Vice President of the Connecticut Bar Association, a National Uniform Law Commissioner for the State of Connecticut, and Division Chair of the National Uniform Law Conference (ULC). Barry is currently Chairman of the national drafting committee for the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA) and national enactment coordinator for the Uniform Assignment of Rents Act. He lectures nationally on the subject of institutional endowment funds and UPMIFA. 

After graduating from University of Virginia School of Law, Barry served as a Captain in the United States Army. He earned a Bronze Star in Vietnam (1969-1970). 

EDUCATION

University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1968
Bowdoin College, B.A., 1965, with honors in History

Bar Admissions

Connecticut

Distinctions

  • AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
  • Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers: Real Estate; 2002-2010
  • Listed as a Connecticut Super Lawyer®: Real Estate; 2006-2010
  • Listed in The Best Lawyers in America®: Real Estate Law; 1993-Present
  • Who's Who Legal
  • Connecticut Secretary of State Public Service Award (2003)

Teaching Positions

  • University of Connecticut School of Law: Adjunct Professor, Advanced Real Estate Practice

Professional Affiliations

  • American Bar Association: Litigation, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law
  • Connecticut Bar Association: Vice-President (2010-2011); Former Chairman, Real Property Section; Executive Committee (1982-present)
  • Fairfield County Bar Association: Former Member, Board of Directors
  • American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL) Fellow:  National Board of Governors (2000-2003); Former Chair, Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee
  • Community Associations Institute, Connecticut Chapter: Co-Founder; Board of Directors (1996-2000)
  • National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws (NCCUSL) (1999-present), now known as Uniform Law Commission (ULC) Division Chair, Joint Editorial Board for Uniform Real Property Acts ("JEB-Real Property") Member, and Uniform Management of Institutional Funds Act ("UPMIFA") Former Chair of Drafting Committee and Chair of National Enactment Committee
  • Connecticut Bar Foundation, Fellow
  • Uniform Law Foundation, Fellow
  • Standing Committee on Professionalism
  • Advisory Committee on Common Interest Ownership Act Amendments
  • Connecticut General Assembly (2009)

Community Involvement

  • Fairfield County Community Foundation: Vice Chairman, Board of Directors; Chair, Legal Committee (2004-present) 
  • Housatonic Community College Foundation: Board of Directors (1996-2005)
  • The Gallivan Foundation: Advisory Board (1996-present)
  • West Haven Land Trust: Board of Directors (1994-present)
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Practice Areas

Real Estate
Commercial Finance
Construction and Real Estate Litigation
Environment, Energy and Land Use
Alternative Dispute Resolution

Industries and Featured Services

Hotel and Hospitality
Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA)


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