Attorney Profiles

Managing Partner Barry Szaferman started Szaferman Lakind with fellow founding shareholders Arnie Lakind and Jeff Blumstein over 30 years ago. He has managed the firm since its inception, playing an important role in its growth as one of the largest law firms founded in Mercer County and its success as a full service law firm.

During his tenure with the firm, Barry has served as Mercer County Counsel and as General Counsel to the Mercer County Improvement Authority. A leader in the Mercer County Bar, he was President of the MCBA and the Mercer County Bar Foundation, and has served as the Mercer County Bar Association's Trustee to the New Jersey Bar Association since 2006. He was the Mercer County recipient of the 2001 Professional Lawyer of the Year Award presented by the New Jersey State Bar Association's Commission on Professionalism in the Law.

Barry is a 2009 "NJ SuperLawyer", a distinction he has held for five consecutive years. This recognition is given to the top 5% of New Jersey's attorney and reflects Barry's professional achievements and peer recognition. He is also a Blue Ribbon Panelist on the Mercer County Matrimonial Early Settlement Panel, a privilege reserved for the most experienced matrimonial attorneys in the County.

Barry has effectively represented clients in complex matrimonial litigation and business transactions. His matrimonial cases often address substantial valuation and financial issues. Barry has represented families with assets ranging from $100,000 to $300,000,000. His business practice includes substantial commercial real estate acquisitions and financing, loan workouts and land use applications for real estate developers.

Representative Cases:

• Mercer County Board of Freeholders, 117 N.J. 94, 563 A.2d 1132
• McCabe v. NJ Lottery, 143 N.J.Super. 443, 363 A.2d 387
• Hughes v. Hughes, 311 N.J.Super. 15, 709 A.2d 261
• Mathesius v. MCIA, 177 N.J.Super. 626, 427 A.2d 608
• Shapiro v. Essex County Board of Freeholders Appellate Court, 183 N.J.Super. 24, 443 A.2d 219
• Shapiro v. Essex County Board of Freeholders NJ Supreme Court. 91 N.J. 430, 453 A.2d 158