Background
Barry, James Patrick was born on July 17, 1960 in Muscatine, Iowa, United States. Son of Richard Paul and Janet Lynn (Hahn) Barry.
Barry, James Patrick was born on July 17, 1960 in Muscatine, Iowa, United States. Son of Richard Paul and Janet Lynn (Hahn) Barry.
Bachelor of Science, Drury College, 1983; Juris Doctor, Washington U., 1986.
Associate, Otto and Lorence Law Firm, Atlantic, 1986-1990; assistant county attorney, Cass County, Iowa, Atlantic, 1987-1990; county attorney, Cass County, Iowa, Atlantic, since 1991; partner, Otto, Lorence & Barry, Atlantic, since 1990.
Board of directors American Red Cross, Cass County chapter, Atlantic, 1987-1990, Young Men’s Christian Association, Atlantic, 1989-1990. President and secretary American, Heart Association, Atlantic, 1988-1989, board directors, 1988-1990. Advisory fund director chairman United Way, Atlantic, 1988.
Member American Bar Association, Missouri Bar Association, Iowa State Bar Association, Southwest Iowa Bar Association, Cass County Bar Association (treasurer 1988-1989, secretary 1989-1990, vice president 1990-1991), Elks, Atlantic Golf and County Club (board directors 1990-1991).
Married Cheryl Jo Mewhirter, September 22, 1990.