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Colin T. Barrett

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cbarrett@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (617) 457-4034  
- Boston, MA – Arch Street Office

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Colin represents clients across the real estate, insurance, financial services and professional services industries, drawing on more than a decade of commercial litigation experience to resolve disputes efficiently and litigate effectively when necessary. He handles a broad range of complex matters, including contract actions, business torts and claims under the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act (G.L. c. 93A).

Colin’s insurance practice includes litigating coverage disputes, bad faith claims and broker liability matters on behalf of insurers, brokerages and policyholders. On the real estate side, he represents owners, developers and investors in high-stakes commercial disputes, including serving as lead trial counsel in a two-week, multi-million-dollar case in Middlesex County Superior Court. His background also includes representing national lenders and loan servicers in consumer finance litigation, as well as advising clients on data privacy and breach response matters.

Before joining Harris Beach Murtha, Colin practiced at Colin practiced at major national and regional firms, where he built a similar commercial litigation practice serving businesses, financial institutions and individual clients. Earlier in his career, he worked as an investigator for the Office of Bar Counsel and as a financial investigator with the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office.

Real Estate:

  • Defended a commercial property owner against claims of breach of contract and specific performance under a purchase and sale agreement.
  • Prosecuted claims on behalf of a real estate developer arising from the sale of a multi-family property,

Insurance:

  • Represented a commercial insurance brokerage against indemnification claims brought by an insurance carrier.
  • Defended claims under GL c. 93A brought by an insurance brokerage customer arising from cancellation of an insurance policy.
  • Defended claims brought against a commercial insurance brokerage arising from a severe automotive collision.

Closely Held Businesses:

  • Represented a small business owner in connection with contract claims brought by a customer arising from health insurance claims.
  • Prosecuted consumer protection claims under G.L. c. 93A on behalf of a small business against insurance carriers and brokerages.
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August 19, 2026

Commercial Litigator with Real Estate and Insurance Industry Focus Joins Harris Beach Murtha

Colin Barrett litigates a broad range of complex disputes, including contract actions, business torts and claims under (G.L. c. 93A).
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Suffolk University Law School

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Colin Barrett

Colin T. Barrett

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cbarrett@harrisbeachmurtha.com
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Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys at Law
Colin Barrett

Colin T. Barrett

cbarrett@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (617) 457-4034
Boston, MA - Arch Street Office

Profile

Colin represents clients across the real estate, insurance, financial services and professional services industries, drawing on more than a decade of commercial litigation experience to resolve disputes efficiently and litigate effectively when necessary. He handles a broad range of complex matters, including contract actions, business torts and claims under the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act (G.L. c. 93A).

Colin's insurance practice includes litigating coverage disputes, bad faith claims and broker liability matters on behalf of insurers, brokerages and policyholders. On the real estate side, he represents owners, developers and investors in high-stakes commercial disputes, including serving as lead trial counsel in a two-week, multi-million-dollar case in Middlesex County Superior Court. His background also includes representing national lenders and loan servicers in consumer finance litigation, as well as advising clients on data privacy and breach response matters.

Before joining Harris Beach Murtha, Colin practiced at Colin practiced at major national and regional firms, where he built a similar commercial litigation practice serving businesses, financial institutions and individual clients. Earlier in his career, he worked as an investigator for the Office of Bar Counsel and as a financial investigator with the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office.

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Real Estate:

  • Defended a commercial property owner against claims of breach of contract and specific performance under a purchase and sale agreement.
  • Prosecuted claims on behalf of a real estate developer arising from the sale of a multi-family property,

Insurance:

  • Represented a commercial insurance brokerage against indemnification claims brought by an insurance carrier.
  • Defended claims under GL c. 93A brought by an insurance brokerage customer arising from cancellation of an insurance policy.
  • Defended claims brought against a commercial insurance brokerage arising from a severe automotive collision.

Closely Held Businesses:

  • Represented a small business owner in connection with contract claims brought by a customer arising from health insurance claims.
  • Prosecuted consumer protection claims under G.L. c. 93A on behalf of a small business against insurance carriers and brokerages.
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