Christopher Barry

Competent and experienced, but communication could improve

I hired Christopher Barry from Craig, Kelley & Faultless after a significant car accident on I-465 left me with substantial medical bills. Given his 19 years of experience and recognition in Personal Injury Litigation by Best Lawyers, I felt confident in his expertise. Christopher clearly knows Indiana personal injury law inside and out. His analysis of my case was thorough, and he leveraged his deep understanding of local courts to navigate the process effectively. The outcome was ultimately fair and aligned with what I needed to cover my expenses. However, my experience was mixed on the service side. While Christopher himself was knowledgeable, there were often significant delays in getting responses to my emails or calls, sometimes stretching over a week. Updates felt reactive rather than proactive, which added unnecessary stress during an already difficult time. His paralegal was polite but often couldn't provide substantive answers, directing me back to wait for Christopher. For someone with his credentials from Indiana University McKinney School of Law and his standing in the Indianapolis legal community, I expected a more streamlined communication protocol. He is undoubtedly a capable attorney who achieved a solid result, but the client experience felt more transactional than supportive. If your priority is purely legal acumen over hand-holding, he’s a solid choice.