Barry M. Chasen

Brief Biography

Barry Chasen founded the firm CHASENBOSCOLO in 1986. He has over 45 years of experience practicing law, focusing mainly on workers’ compensation and personal injury cases. Barry has tried hundreds of cases in state and federal courts in Maryland, DC, and a few Pro Hac Vice cases in Virginia. He has also tried thousands of cases before the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission.

Barry came from a family of modest means. He attended college and law school at night and worked during the day to support himself. Barry served as a military intelligence officer in Vietnam, where he was twice awarded the Bronze Star.

Outside of work, Barry enjoys playing tennis and loves spending time with his family. He has been married to his wife for more than 40 years. He has three sons and three grandchildren. 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.

Educational Background

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

Professional Associations

• Maryland State Bar Association
• Bar Association of the District of Columbia
• Prince George’s County Bar Association
• Maryland Association for Justice
• Maryland Workers’ Compensation Education Association (Former President)
• Maryland State Bar Section on Negligence, Insurance, and Workers’ Compensation (Past Chair)
• Law School Advisory Council for the University of Baltimore Law School
• Capital Campaign for University of Maryland University College (Former Campaign Co-Chair, together with his wife, Lyn)
• Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Courts Admitted

• Maryland State Courts (1980)
• Superior Court of the District of Columbia (1983)
• Bar of the United States Supreme Court

Awards

• AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
• Selected to Super Lawyers: 2007 – 2026
• Distinguished Alumni Award from the School of Law at UB, 2021
• Dean’s Award by UB (the highest honor given by the school of law in recognition of service and commitment to the school and to the law community)