Meet Barry Wernick

I am a lifelong Dallasite, father of three young daughters, and a practicing attorney, mediator, and arbitrator with extensive experience in conflict resolution and public service. My professional journey includes roles as a precinct chair and election judge, in addition to providing expert testimony in federal court on election processes and auditability. As I campaign for a seat on the Dallas County Commissioners Court representing District 2, my focus is clear: I aim to secure fully auditable results for every race and every ballot, ensuring that every voter can trust the outcome. 

My vision for District 2 is straightforward: to cultivate accountability leadership while fostering transparency, accountability, and practical, common-sense governance. I will prioritize the diverse voices of our community, emphasize fiscal responsibility, and advocate for effective use of public funds. My efforts will center on critical issues such as crafting safer neighborhoods, reducing costs for families, enhancing access to essential services, and establishing a trustworthy local government. 

I envision "The Land of Milk and Honey for District 2" — a community where government remains limited, accountable, and ethical; where families thrive; where elections are fair; and where hardworking residents keep more of their own money instead of supporting insider deals, radical experiments, and continuous debt. 

Growing up in the Preston Hollow neighborhood of Dallas during the 1970s and 1980s, my brothers and I were guided by a strong single mother after our father left. She taught us to embrace resilience rather than victimhood, demonstrating unwavering determination and hard work. Her lessons instilled in us the significance of education and a profound love for our God, country, state, city, and community — values that continue to shape me today. 

I began my education at Akiba Academy before attending St. Mark’s School of Texas, where I thrived academically and participated in varsity sports, theater, and student council.  

For college, I studied international relations, Soviet and East European studies, and linguistics at the University of Texas at Austin. As one of a select group of civilians, I trained with U.S. Air Force and Army Russian linguists at Trinity University, later earning a USIA grant to study at the Moscow Power College in Russia. 

Following graduation, I moved to Israel to work in dispute resolution for the Ministry of Justice in Jerusalem, while also challenging misleading claims about Israel's treatment of alleged terrorists from organizations like Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch. 

I later returned to Dallas to earn my J.D. from SMU Dedman School of Law, contributing to the Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Division at the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office and serving as president of the Jewish Law Students Association. Studying at Tel Aviv University’s Buchmann School of Law, I participated in a symposium centered on the legal aspects of Middle East peace. 

With over 28 years of experience as an attorney, mediator, and arbitrator, I’ve worked across various industries in New York, Florida, California, and Texas. My roles have included in-house counsel, CEO, and management in sectors like banking, pharmaceuticals, sports, commercial real estate, and SEC/FTC-regulated businesses. 

Returning home to Texas 18 years ago, I now focus my practice on mediation, arbitration, negotiation, and counsel as a TMCA Texas Credentialed Distinguished Mediator. I've volunteered at the Dallas County Dispute Resolution Center, chaired the Dallas Bar Association's Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, and currently serve my third term on the State Bar of Texas ADR Council until 2026. 

Outside the legal realm, I write and produce television and film projects. My work includes a Gold Telly Award-winning educational video designed for children to confront their abusers in court — a crucial resource utilized by the Dallas District Attorney’s Office and others nationwide. 

I actively support efforts against human trafficking as a member of the Operation Underground Railroad Abolitionist Club and the Men’s Advocacy Group of New Friends New Life. My commitment extends to various charities and nonprofits, and I serve on boards and participate at the Aaron Family Jewish Community Center and my synagogues, Ohr HaTorah and Congregation Shaare Tefilla. 

With a personal stake in the future of District 2, my wife Alyssa and I are raising our daughters — Betsy Rose, Alice, and Libby — in our community. 

We need a strong, independent voice on the Commissioners Court. I am committed to being a trusted advocate for our liberties and the Constitution. It’s time to limit government, not the people. Let’s elect someone who will deliver genuine accountability leadership.