About John Barry
John Barry was an American lawyer.
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.
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.
Personal life He was married to Judge Maryanne Trump Barry in 1982, with whom he had one daughter and one stepson. 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, 2000.
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Who was John Barry?
second husband of Maryanne Trump and brother-in-law of Donald Trump
When did John Barry die?
John Barry died on 9 April 2000.
What was John Barry's occupation?
John Barry was a lawyer.
What nationality was John Barry?
John Barry was American.
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