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Barry C. Dickerson

Partner
Barry Dickerson is an Arizona native.  He joined the firm in 1975, and has practiced law for over 34 years.  Mr. Dickerson devotes his practice to family law, guardianship, conservatorship and probate matters.

Family Law

Mr. Dickerson is certified by the State Bar of Arizona as a specialist in Family Law and has practiced in this area of law for more than 30 years.  Mr. Dickerson routinely handles matters involving all aspects of child custody, paternity, relocation and interstate custody issues under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), child and spousal support issues, cases with issues of complex valuation and division of property, assets and debts.

Guardianship and Conservatorship

Mr. Dickerson also practices in the area of guardianships and conservatorships for minors and adults. This includes initiating the proceeding, complying with annual court filings, litigation issues and termination.  Because of Mr. Dickerson's experience as a probate and trial attorney, he is often asked to assist in these types of cases when litigation is required.

Education

J.D., University of Arizona College of Law, 1975

B.A., Brigham Young University, 1972
History, with minor in Spanish

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Arizona State and Federal Courts, 1975
United States Supreme Court, 1981

Professional Activities

Maricopa County Bar

East Valley Bar
President-1981 to 1982

State Bar of Arizona

Arizona Board Certified Family Law Specialist
Member Since: 1999

Arizona Superior Court Judge Pro Tem
Member Since: 1994
Mr. Dickerson has served as a judge pro tem for the Arizona Superior Court in Maricopa County, primarily in family law cases. Further, as an adjunct to his responsibilities as a judge pro tem he has served as a settlement judge for the Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) office of the Maricopa County Court.

Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
AV rated (highest competency/ethical standard)

Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity

Firm Administration

Managing partner for 4 years
Member of firm management committee for 12 years
Trustee of firm pension and profit sharing plan, 401(k) and retirement management

Community Activities

Member of the Sertoma Club of Mesa since 1979.  President of the club from 1984 to 1985 and 2009 to 2010.

Mr. Dickerson has further been and continues to be involved as an adult leader in the Boy Scouts of America on the District and Council level.  He has served on the staff of many Wood Badge training courses, including course director, and currently is one of the Wood Badge Coordinators for the Grand Canyon Council. Barry is the recipient of many leadership awards for his service to youth, including the prestigious Silver Beaver award which is the highest recognition given to adult Scout volunteers in the Grand Canyon Council.