Barry Covert

Barry N. Covert is a nationally recognized attorney with 30 years of experience representing clients in complex litigation matters before federal & state courts

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The United States Supreme Court recently issued rulings on a series of high-profile cases that focused on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes, and campaign finance.

Attorney Barry Covert joined @WGRZ anchor @ClaudineWgrz for an in-studio discussion to analyze the Court’s recent rulings.

During the interview, Barry Covert explained not only what the Supreme Court decided, but why these decisions matter and how they may affect individuals, governments, schools, and elections across the country.

Click the following link for details on the legal analysis @BarryCovertLaw provided on WGRZ regarding the recent Supreme Court rulings as well as video of the full news segment.
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The Erie County Medical Examiner's Office recently ruled Nurul Amin Shah Alam’s death a homicide.

Shah Alam was a mostly blind refugee from Myanmar, who was found dead days after he was dropped off, miles from his home, by federal U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents.

As part of @WGRZ’s ongoing coverage of this story, attorney Barry Covert sat down for an in-studio interview to provide legal analysis.

Over the course of his conversation with WGRZ anchors @ScottLevinTV and @ClaudineWgrz, Barry Covert provided legal analysis and addressed several questions, including:

· Now that an autopsy has ruled Shah Alam's death a homicide, will someone be charged with a crime in this matter?

· What criteria does the medical examiner use to categorize a death as a homicide?

· How does the health commissioner’s definition of a homicide differ from the definition used to determine if criminal charges will be filed?

· Given the facts of the case, could criminal charges such as manslaughter or criminally negligent homicide, be proven beyond a reasonable doubt against the federal agents involved in this matter?

· Given the preponderance of evidence, could federal agents be held liable for Shah Alam’s death in a civil lawsuit?

· What actions do you anticipate the district attorney and state attorney general will take going forward?

Click the following video to watch @BarryCovertLaw’s full interview with WGRZ’s Scott Levin and Claudine Ewing.
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Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria is proud to support @varietywny and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo.

At this year’s telethon, Barry Covert, Justin Ginter, and members of the Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria team, presented a donation to our dear friend and Variety Club’s Chief Barker Emeritus, Paul Cambria.

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The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles recently implemented a new point system, which will result in steeper penalties for traffic violations.

The DMV’s new point system:

1. increases the number of points assessed to a driver’s license for various traffic violations;

2. introduces points as a penalty for traffic violations that previous carried none;

3. lowers the total number of accumulated points that will lead to a license suspension hearing; and

4. extends the period of time that points can be accumulated, leading to the suspension of a driver’s license.

Attorney Barry Covert recently spoke with @97RockBuffalo morning show hosts, @ShreddandRagan, to discuss details on what drivers need to know about the New York State DMV’s new penalties for driving offenses.

Click the following link for a guide that provides answers to frequently asked questions drivers are posing about the New York State DMV’s new point system. In addition, audio of Barry Covert’s full on-air conversation with Shredd and Ragan can be found at this link.
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Various print and television media outlets recently reported on a judge’s ruling to dismiss all charges, which were filed against a local high school principal, due to an alleged incident involving a student.

Barry Covert, the attorney for the defendant in this matter, filed a motion to have the charges against his client dismissed, successfully arguing that “the facts were facially insufficient to sustain charges” in the matter.

Media reports indicate that after the judge in this case viewed video evidence of the alleged incident, he repeatedly told the principal he did not do anything wrong and acted completely appropriately. All charges in the matter were dismissed with prejudice.

Click the following link for complete stories from a few of the media outlets that reported on this case, WGRZ and the Olean Star.
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The Buffalo Police Department recently released body camera footage of an incident that involved a woman who was shot in the shoulder by an officer.

Attorney @BarryCovertLaw was interviewed by @news4buffalo, to provide legal analysis for their coverage on the release of the body camera footage. Reporter @tcattersontv asked Barry Covert to break down the video and review if officers followed protocol.

WIVB reported that officers attempted to de-escalate the situation and that the newly released bodycam footage shows two officers asking the woman to put down her weapon a total of 27 times.

Barry Covert stated “It’s a tragic situation. It’s very sad, but it looks like it’s all very well justified. The amount of patience and restraint shown by the officers is commendable.” He went on to address whether or not the use of deadly force was the appropriate way to respond to this situation as well as how specifically the officers demonstrated restraint in this matter.

Click the following link to watch WIVB’s full report on this matter, including legal analysis from Barry Covert.
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We are proud of the long track record of successful results that the attorneys of Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria have obtained for clients. However, nobody can speak better to Lipsitz Green’s service and results than the firm’s actual clients.

We are pleased to share the following review, which was left online by Robert, who is a client of attorney Barry Covert. We thank Robert, and all of Lipsitz Green’s clients, who have taken the time to share their experience with the firm.

For more information on @BarryCovertLaw's service, experience, and results, click the following link.
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Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria is proud to announce that attorneys Barry N. Covert and Melissa D. Wischerath have been named to the United States District Court for the Western District of New York’s 2025 Pro Bono Honor Roll.

The Pro Bono Honor Roll is an annual list released by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of NY, which recognizes attorneys for the “selfless commitment and dedication that pro bono service requires.”

The Pro Bono Honor Roll was established in 2021, as part of the Court’s efforts to promote its pro bono counsel program as “a means of ensuring equal access to justice.”

The 2025 Pro Bono Honor Roll acknowledges attorneys for their pro bono service to eligible pro se litigants in the District from July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025.

Click the following link to learn more about Barry Covert and Melissa Wischerath.
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A special prosecutor was recently appointed to review an incident involving the Erie County Sherriff’s Office Chief of Narcotics and members of the Buffalo Police Department.

Attorney @BarryCovertLaw joined @WKBW News' @wkbwMichael Wooten, for an in-studio interview, to provide legal analysis on the case.

Erie County Sherriff’s Office official, Daniel Granville, is accused of being involved in an April 2024 hit-and-run crash. It is alleged that he struck seven parked cars on Buffalo’s West Side, while driving a county-owned vehicle. Media reports indicate that the Buffalo Police Department responded to the incident and issued Granville a ticket, which was pleaded down to jaywalking.

Over the course of his conversation with WKBW’s Michael Wooten, Barry Covert provided legal analysis and addressed several questions, including:

• Does the appointment of an outside prosecutor suggest criminal charges are being considered in this matter?

• What kind of charges could be brought in this incident and who could they be brought against?

• How difficult is it for a prosecutor or investigator to pick up a case like this, almost a year after the incident happened?

• How unusual are the circumstances of this matter?
• Is leaving the scene of an accident considered to be a serious crime?

Click the following link to watch Barry Covert's full interview with WKBW’s Michael Wooten.
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RT @LipsitzGreen: @WGRZ recently reported on a proposed bill in Congress, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act). The bill…

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There have been recent reports, which suggest that President Donald Trump may attempt to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, via an executive order. These reports have launched a national debate and prompted the New York State Department of Education to send a message to school superintendents across the state.

@WKBW anchor @wkbwMichael Wooten recently interviewed attorney @BarryCovertLaw, to explore the legality of this matter. Over the course of their conversation, Barry Covert provided legal analysis and addressed several questions, including:

• Does the President have the constitutional authority to abolish the Department of Education by executive order?

• If Congress has voted to allocate money to the Department of Education, is the President obligated to spend that money for its intended use?

• Does the President have the ability to change the management and organizational structure of the Department of Education?

• Has the Supreme Court ever ruled on issues related to this matter in the past?

• Can states file lawsuits against attempted executive orders by the President?

• How quickly will legal challenges to executive orders move through the courts?

Click the following link to watch Barry Covert's full interview with WKBW’s Michael Wooten.
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Is a parody social media account of a public official a protected form of free speech?

This question is at the center of @WGRZ's recent story regarding a Facebook page that was impersonating the Mayor of North Tonawanda.

WGRZ reporter @Robert_Hackford spoke with attorney @BarryCovertLaw, who provided legal analysis on the matter.

Click the following link to watch WGRZ’s full report.
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A new bill, proposed in the New York State Assembly, could put restrictions on where it is legal to smoke or vape cannabis in the state.

@WGRZ recently aired a report on the proposed bill, which aims to keep children away from cannabis smoke. Reporter @kellydudzikWGRZ spoke with attorney @BarryCovertLaw, who provided legal analysis on the proposed bill.

Click the following link to watch WGRZ��s full report, which includes legal analysis from Barry Covert.
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The Niagara County Sheriff's Office announced they will be the 1st in the U.S. to implement iris biometric identification technology in their patrol cars. Barry Covert spoke to @ClaudineWgrz to provide legal analysis for @WGRZ's report on the technology.
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A 17-year old, who was arrested 12 times last year, recently caused a deadly crash with a stolen car. Attorney Barry Covert spoke with @MorelloDillpro of @news4buffalo to provide legal analysis on NYS bail reform & the potential consequences of this case.
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The Chautauqua County DA recently charged Michael Burham with murder in the 1st degree, murder in the 2nd degree, and arson. Last year, Burnahm led police on a multistate manhunt. Barry Covert provided legal analysis for @WGRZ on the timing of the charges.
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A judge recently granted "youthful offender status" to a WNY teen who pled guilty to 3 counts of 2nd degree manslaughter. Barry Covert spoke with @JordanNorkus & @DaveGreber4 to provide legal analysis, as part of @news4buffalo's coverage on this case. https://t.co/s8RpETjfGL

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Buffalo officials & a property owner have been at odds over the fate of a Cobblestone Dist. building. With fire damage now an issue, how will this dispute progress in the legal system? Barry Covert spoke with @kellydudzikWGRZ to provide analysis for @WGRZ
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What's the historical significance of the prosecution of a former president? Barry Covert spoke with @MorelloDillpro to address this question and provide legal analysis for @news4buffalo's coverage of the guilty verdict in the Trump hush-money trial.
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A New York jury found Donald Trump guilty on 34 felony counts. Attorney Barry Covert joined @ScottLevinTV and @WGRZmaryalice to provide legal analysis for @WGRZ's coverage of the verdict in this hush-money trial. Click below to watch the full discussion.
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