Barry Chasen

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E-mail Barry - bchasen@chasenboscolo.com

Barry Chasen started the firm during 1986 with one employee—his secretary. In 1987, Benjamin Boscolo joined the firm and Thomas Teodori followed in 1988. Ultimately, Ben and Tom became co-owners of the firm and together they have worked hard to expand the firm. After nearly 25 years in business, ChasenBoscolo employs almost 20 lawyers and more than 60 employees. Barry takes pride in the fact that the attorneys at ChasenBoscolo represent the underdog. It is part of Barry’s core values, and a firm value, to provide the firm's clients the very best legal representation regardless of their ability to pay.

"We really care about people. It’s not just talk. It’s not pretending. We live it every day."

Barry has been practicing law for more than 30 years and has tried hundreds of cases before juries in state and federal courts in Maryland, resulting in several reported decisions from the Maryland Court of Special Appeals and Court of Appeals. Barry’s main practice areas are workers’ compensation and personal injury. He has tried thousands of cases before the Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission. In addition to his work at the firm, Barry has lectured on workers’ compensation law for numerous professional associations.

Barry came from a family of modest means. He attended college and law school at night and worked during the day to support himself. In 1968, Barry’s education was interrupted when he was drafted into the Army. He attended Officer Candidate School and was commissioned as second lieutenant. Barry served as a Military Intelligence Officer in Vietnam where he was twice awarded the Bronze Star. Before and after his military service Barry worked for the Social Security Administration, where he held a variety of jobs, his first as a file clerk with an annual salary of $3,680.

Outside of work, Barry enjoys playing tennis and loves spending time with his family. He has three boys and has been married to his wife for more than 32 years. Barry’s desire to help the underdog continues into his personal life. He and his wife have a passion for education and have endowed several scholarships enabling many students to attend college. Having obtained his undergraduate and law degrees by attending night school, Barry is committed to helping nontraditional students, like himself, reach their dreams.

Ask Barry:

Q: What is unique about ChasenBoscolo?
A: We practice law in a very ethical, honest and straightforward way. When we give our word, people can “take it to the bank.” We’ve earned that reputation in the community one client at a time.

Education

• 1976 – B.S., University of Maryland University College, magna cum laude
• 1980 – J.D., University of Baltimore School of Law

Practice Admissions

• 1980 – Maryland
• 1983 – Washington, D.C.

Lecturer on workers’ compensation issues for

• Prince George's County Bar Association
• National Business Institute
• Lorman Educational Services
• The Maryland Institute for Continuing Professional Education of Lawyers, Inc.

Professional associations and memberships

• Maryland State Bar Association
• Bar Association of the District of Columbia
• Prince George's County Bar Association
• American Association for Justice
• Maryland Association for Justice
• Maryland Workers’ Compensation Education Association, president
• Maryland State Bar Section on Negligence, Insurance, and Workers’ Compensation, past chair
• Capital Campaign for the University of Maryland University College, past campaign chair
• Law School Advisory Council for the University of Baltimore Law School

Barry M. Chasen

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