Barry Nelson Covert
Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLPBarry Covert focuses his practice New York State and federal criminal trials and appeals; constitutional law, including First Amendment, Second Amendment, and civil rights actions; Qui Tam Act, also known as the False Claims Act; defending against allegations of scientific misconduct, scientific fraud, research misconduct, research fraud, plagiarism, and fabrication of evidence; defense of professional licensing, including for attorneys, doctors, and nurses. Mr. Covert has represented numerous professional clients relating to licensing issues and defended a prominent research scientist against allegations of scientific fraud and misconduct involving several federally funded research projects involving the Office of Research Integrity (ORI). He is currently handling scientific misconduct cases at numerous prominent universities throughout North America.
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- White Collar Crime
- Criminal Defense
- Constitutional Law
- New York
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- German: Spoken, Written
- State University of New York - College at Fredonia
- B.A. (1996)
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- State University of New York - Buffalo
- J.D. (1989) | Law
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- Lawyer of the Year
- Best Lawyers in America
- Legal Elite
- Business First
- Named to Super Lawyers - Top 50 List
- Super Lawyers
- Named to Best Lawyers in America
- Best Lawyers in America
- Lawyer of the Year
- Best Lawyers in America
- New York State Bar # 2320117
- Member
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- Bar Association of Erie County
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- Erie County Community Corrections Advisory Board
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- First Amendment Lawyers Association
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- New York State Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
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- Lawyers tracking Sheldon Silver's troubles
- Buffalo Law Journal
- Judicial Magistrate's Training Program, New York State Office of Court Administration
- Criminal Practice and Procedures, Pre-Trial Motions and Hearings
If I am pulled over on suspicion of DWI; should I respond to the officer's questions?
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What is the first thing I should do if I am charged with a DWI? | DWI Defense Lawyer Buffalo, NY
DWI defense lawyer Barry Covert of Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria provides information on what to do if you are charged with a DWI. For additional information on DWI defense, click...
What are standardized field sobriety tests? | DWI Defense Lawyer Buffalo, NY
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Will I be able to negotiate a plea bargain for a DWI charge? | DWI Defense Lawyer Buffalo, NY
Buffalo DWI defense lawyer Barry Covert discusses if you are able to negotiate a plea bargain if charged with a DWI. More information on potential extent of DWI penalties in...
If I am charged with DWI; do I have a chance to be proven innocent in court?
This video provides information on how you can challenge a DWI charge in court. More information regarding DWI defense in Buffalo, NY can be found here: http://www.lipsitzgreen.com/dwi/new-york-dwi-defense/ This video is for...
Is there anything I can do to avoide losing my driver's license if I am charged with DWI?
This video reviews if there is anything you can do to avoide losing your driver's license if charged with a DWI in Buffalo, NY and throughout New York State? ...
What is a hardship license? | DWI Defense Lawyer Buffalo, NY
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What is Aggravated DWI? | DWI Defense Lawyer Buffalo, NY
This video explains what Aggravated DWI is in New York State. More information about Aggravated DWI can be found by clicking here: http://www.lipsitzgreen.com/dwi/new-york-dwi-laws/aggravated-dwi/ This video is for informational purposes only and...
Can I lose my job if I am charged or convicted of DWI? | DWI Defense Lawyer Buffalo, NY
Information regarding whether you can lose your job if charged or convicted of DWI is reviewed by Buffalo DWI lawyer Barry Covert in this video. More information regarding Commercial...
Will I go to jail if I am conviceted of DWI? | DWI Defense Lawyer Buffalo, NY
Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria's DWI defense lawyer Barry Covert provides information on whether there is jail time is a penalty an individual could face if convicted of a DWI. Additional...
