Barry Goldman brings something to the table that dispels the typical stereotype of a lawyer - empathy and understanding. As a former small business owner himself, Barry has "been there and done that". He knows well the difficulties faced by hard-working business people today, be they sole proprietors, those in partnerships or corporate entities. Barry understands the headaches and anxieties his clients face and responds accordingly to their needs. Barry's law practice is housed in modern, professional offices, in the Standard Life Centre, at the corner of King and York, in the heart of the financial district in Toronto, Canada, where he is a partner in the firm Papazian, Heisey, Myers. Barry's professional growth over the past 16 years has meant long hours and dedication and he is passionate about his work. While working late one night, just prior to a holiday weekend, he related the following story: "One of my clients just called and desperately needs my help! It's a corporate battle and one of the partners has frozen out my client. Now I have to prepare an emergency injunction application and get it before a Judge by next Tuesday. So much for the weekend!" Barry's personal approach provides a level of service that makes a real meaningful difference. Effective, Expeditious and Accountable; that's his philosophy. His personal one-on-one approach includes his clients in the loop right from the outset of taking on an account; involving them in the process from A to Z, and following up on a regular basis, even well after the ultimate resolution. "My goal is to advocate on behalf of my clients, and the best way I can do that, is by regular communication in order to keep them informed of the events as they unfold, provide them with my professional opinion, advise them of the alternatives, and carry out their instructions. We work collaboratively to a satisfactory conclusion. First and foremost I'm accountable to my client and that means that my only objective is to resolve my client's matter as favourably and quickly as is reasonably possible in all of the circumstances." Barry's client list continues to expand because of his unique and refreshing approach. Unlike the large firms, Barry's practice deals with his clients in a one on one approach. "I don't believe in offering anything less than the best service to my clients", Barry explains. "That doesn't necessarily mean that it costs more, it just means better results, and total client satisfaction".