Barry Horowitz

Barry D. Horowitz is a founding partner and president of the law firm of Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates, P.C. He received his diploma from the Loomis Chaffee School and his Bachelor of Arts from Bennington College, where he dual majored in philosophy and music.

Mr. Horowitz was awarded his Juris Doctor degree with honors from the University of Connecticut School of Law. While attending law school, Mr. Horowitz received the American Jurisprudence Award in Legal Ethics and the Nathan Burkan Award.

After graduation from law school, Mr. Horowitz continued his legal education at New York University School of Law where he received a Post Doctorate Law Degree in Taxation. New York University is considered by many to have the finest tax program in the country. He has also recently received a national achievement award. He has also been voted a Five Star Professional Advisor by Connecticut Magazine Readers, and received the Client Choice Award from a premier lawyers rating service, AVVO, where he has earned a 10.0 out of 10.0 “Superb” rating. In 2015, Mr. Horowitz became an honored member of Trademark Who’s Who. He is also a “Super Lawyers Honoree.”  He was selected for Super Lawyers in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026.  No more than 5% of CT attorneys are named to the Super Lawyers Honoree List.  In November, 2023, Connecticut Magazine selected Mr. Horowitz as one of their “Top Attorneys in Connecticut”. In 2024, Attorney Horowitz became a member of Lawyers of Distinction for excellence in Estate Planning Law.  He was selected again in 2025.

Attorney Horowitz and Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates were recognized by ThreeBestRated® as one of the 3 Best Estate Planning Lawyers in Hartford, Connecticut for 2025. This distinction is awarded following an independent 50-Point Inspection that evaluates client reviews, reputation, trust, business history, satisfaction, and overall excellence. The recognition reflects our longstanding commitment to helping individuals and families protect their assets, preserve their legacies, and plan confidently for the future.

Mr. Horowitz is admitted to practice before all the state courts in the State of Connecticut and the United States District Court. He is a member of the Hartford County Bar Association, a charter member and Fellow of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, and received the American Academy Award. Mr. Horowitz is also an active member of the Connecticut Bar Association where he is a member of the Elder Law Section, the Estate Planning and Probate Section, and the Professional Ethics Committee. Mr. Horowitz practices exclusively in the area of Estate Planning where he has earned a reputation as a dynamic and entertaining speaker. He has published a book entitled “Guiding Those Left Behind in Connecticut,” and has recently debuted his newest book, “Estate Planning for What Matters Most: Pass on Your Wisdom and Priceless Moments”

In addition to a busy law practice and speaking schedule, Mr. Horowitz is actively involved with his community. He has donated his time to Hartford Area’s Rally Together (HART) and the Connecticut Women’s Education and Legal Fund (CWELF) and is a long standing member of the Connecticut Bar Association’s Pro Bono Honor Roll.

Barry D. Horowitz lives in the Hartford area with his wife Jaye. They have two children, David and Sarah. David is employed as a data scientist with Meta in San Francisco, CA. Sarah is attending medical school at the University of Connecticut in Farmington, CT.