About Barry R.
Barry R. Eichen has spent decades in the courtroom. He is a partner at Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP and one of the firm’s steady presences across multiple New Jersey offices. Colleagues describe him as methodical and direct. Clients tend to remember him for clear explanations and an insistence on preparation.
Eichen earned his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1986. That academic foundation led quickly to a trial practice. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and he is also admitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
He built his career in litigation. Over the years he has handled matters at trial and in appeals. He has focused principally on civil trials, handling personal injury cases and other contested civil matters that require courtroom work. His work includes jury trials and evidentiary hearings, where he has advocated for plaintiffs and represented clients in adversarial settings.
Eichen’s peers recognize his trial credentials. He is a Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. That certification signals a level of courtroom experience and an established trial record under the state’s standards for certification.
Outside the courtroom he has taken roles in professional organizations. He serves on the Board of Governors of the American Association for Justice. That position places him among attorneys who engage on policymaking and educational programs for trial lawyers. It also keeps him connected to developments in civil litigation practice at a national level.
At Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP he serves as a partner and as a frequent trial lawyer for the firm. He works from multiple offices in New Jersey, including Edison, Toms River and Red Bank. Those offices allow him to handle cases across different parts of the state and to meet clients in varied locales.
His approach in court emphasizes preparation. He is known for careful case development, attention to witness preparation and thorough evidentiary work. He tends to take on cases that require putting together complex factual narratives and presenting them persuasively to juries and judges.
As litigation has shifted over the years, Eichen has kept practicing in traditional courtroom settings while also engaging in modern procedural and discovery issues. He continues to try cases and to represent clients in civil matters at both trial and federal court levels. He handles active civil trial work as his current practice focus.
