The J Barry Law Office team brings together capabilities in elder law, life care planning, and healthcare. The team has the training and experience to help you or your loved one negotiate the legal challenges of aging.
J. Addison Barry, Jr.
J. Addison Barry, Jr., has a varied background as an attorney, commercial airline pilot, entrepreneur, U.S. Air Force instructor pilot, aerospace engineer, and Air Force Reserve Lt. Colonel with the Defense Intelligence Agency. He is an active member of the Tennessee Bar, is a Rule 31 Listed Family and General Civil Mediator, and is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. He has a Certificate in Dispute Resolution from the Pepperdine School of Law. He received his law degree from Pepperdine School of Law. He also has a Master’s in Business Administration, and is a graduate of Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon.
His resume of qualifications includes:
- California Bar: 1998 (currently inactive) | Registration USPTO: 1999 (active) | Tennessee Bar: 2003 (active)
- Juris Doctor, Pepperdine School of Law, Malibu, CA
- Certificate in Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine School of Law, Malibu, CA
- Certificate of Graduation, Brown Trail School of Preaching, Hurst, TX
- Master in Business Administration, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX
- B.S. Aerospace Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
- Graduate, Castle Heights Military Academy, Lebanon, TN
- U.S. Air Force: Active Duty: Pilot, Instructor Pilot, & Air Training Command Staff Officer
- U.S. Air Force Reserves: Aerospace Engineer, Detachment Commander, Defense Intelligence Agency: Retired as Lt. Colonel
- American Airlines: Pilot: Retired after over 24 years
- Elder in church in Virginia, California and now in Lebanon
- Member of Board of Trustees: Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN
- Member of Board: Tennessee Association of Professional Mediators
Melanie Lamb
Melanie Lamb has more than two decades of experience in healthcare and life care planning.
Amy Grant
Amy Grant joined J Barry Law in the fall of 2011. Before her arrival she worked within various medical practices and school settings. Amy holds a bachelor’s degree from Lipscomb University and is currently pursuing a master’s degree from Tennessee Technological University. She is married to John, Church Administrator for College Hills, and they have three daughters.