Barry S. Kopit

Barry S. Kopit is a personal injury attorney with the Law Offices of Jay S. Weiss, P.C. in Washington, DC. The firm represents injury victims throughout the greater DC metropolitan area and handles personal injury matters through negotiation and courtroom advocacy. Barry’s practice is grounded in representing people seeking compensation for injuries and related losses. His court admissions in the District of Columbia and Maryland support work involving claims that can move from settlement discussions into formal litigation.

Barry attended Southwestern University School of Law and earned his J.D. from American University, Washington College of Law in 1985. He received a B.A. from Hiram College in 1977. His legal education prepared him for a practice involving case analysis, client counseling, negotiation, and litigation. That foundation supports his work on injury matters where attorneys must evaluate liability, damages, procedural requirements, and the evidence needed to present a clear claim for compensation.

Barry is admitted to practice in Maryland and the District of Columbia. His federal admissions include the US Supreme Court, the US Court of Military Appeals, and the US District Court for the District of Columbia. These admissions reflect a practice background that reaches beyond local trial courts and includes federal forums. Within a personal injury practice, he works in a setting focused on helping injured clients pursue fair compensation while receiving direct legal guidance through the claims process.

Barry S. Kopit combines personal injury representation with broad court admissions and a Washington-based practice. His work is part of a firm focused on injury claims for clients in the DC metropolitan area. He brings legal training and litigation credentials to matters that can involve contested fault, insurance negotiations, damages, and court proceedings. His professional background supports a careful, client-focused approach to preparing injury claims and pursuing available legal remedies when settlement alone does not resolve the dispute.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Offices of Jay S. Weiss, P.C.
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association
• Member, District of Columbia Bar
• Member, Bar Association of the District of Columbia
• Member, Montgomery County, Maryland State and American Bar Associations
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Maryland Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C.

Licensed State

• Maryland
• District of Columbia

Education

• American University, Washington College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Hiram College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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