John J. Barry

For the American trade unionist, see Jack Barry (unionist).

John Joseph Barry (April 4, 1940-April 9, 2000) was an American trial lawyer and former Assistant United States Attorney.

Early life

His father was James J. Barry of New York. Barry graduated from the Pratt Institute and New York University School of Law.[1][2]

Career

In 1973, as Assistant United States Attorney, he testified for the prosecution in the Camden 28 case that resulted in acquittal by jury nullification.[3][4]

He was a partner in the law firm of Tompkins, McGuire, Wachenfeld & Barry in Newark, New Jersey. Among his clients were his brother-in-law Donald Trump and electronics retail executifive "Crazy" Eddie Antar, who was accused of fraud in 1986.[2]

Personal life

He was married to Judge Maryanne Trump Barry in 1982, with whom he had one daughter and one stepson.[1] Through her, he was brother-in-law to Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th President of the United States. He died of cancer on April 9, 2001.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "MARYANNE DESMOND WEDS JOHN BARRY". The New York Times. 1982-12-27. p. C20. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-02-08.
  2. ^ a b c "John Barry, 60, Trial and Appellate Lawyer (obituary)". The New York Times. 2000-04-18. pp. B8. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-02-08.
  3. ^ Janson, Donald (1973-02-28). "A Leader of Camden Draft Raid Appeals To Jury to 'Ignore the Law' and Acquit". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-02-08.
  4. ^ "F.B.I. NEEDS CITED AT CAMDEN TRIAL". The New York Times. 1973-03-23. p. 79. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-02-08.
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