Coral Gables, FL ­– September 18, 2025 – Recent legislative changes to Florida’s service of process rules, which became effective on January 2, 2023, are already influencing judicial decisions. These reforms, developed by a Florida Bar task force that included Barakat + Bossa partner, Giacomo Bossa, were cited in a July 2025 ruling by the U.S....Read More

Coral Gables, FL – September 15, 2025 — Barakat + Bossa is pleased to announce its merger with the Richards Legal Group, led by Rich Richards, a Florida Bar Board-Certified Aviation Attorney. The combined firm will continue under the name Barakat + Bossa, marking a significant expansion of its service offerings with the launch of...Read More

Coral Gables, FL – September 10 – Barakat + Bossa is proud to announce a major litigation victory in a complex proceedings supplementary case, where attorneys Angelique Gulla and Barış Han Özkan secured a personal judgment against the defendants following a contentious trial. The matter involved efforts to enforce a prior judgment against Transcad Corp....Read More

Written by: Patrick C. Furman, Esq. In a recent win for Barakat + Bossa, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed an appeal attempting to derail post-judgment enforcement of a six-figure attorney’s fee award. The decision serves as a powerful reminder to litigants and counsel alike: not all courtroom setbacks are grounds...Read More

Coral Gables, FL – September 8, 2025 — Barakat + Bossa is pleased to announce that labor and employment attorney, Sarah Barickman, has joined the firm as Partner, spearheading the launch of its new Labor & Employment Practice Group. This strategic expansion reinforces the firm’s commitment to delivering comprehensive, business focused legal counsel in an...Read More

Retained to represent a range of clients in establishing and refining workplace policies to support compliant and productive environments. This included drafting sexual harassment protocols, reviewing and updating drug and alcohol policies, and developing employee handbooks.Read More

Successfully represented a client in connection with the defense of FLSA claims and EEOC charges brought by a former employee. Provided strategic counsel throughout the administrative and litigation process to protect the company’s legal and reputational interests.Read More

Successfully represented a $50M company in litigation against former employees involving restrictive covenants and contractual breaches. The case was favorably overturned at the appellate level, securing our client’s competitive interests and reinforcing the enforceability of its employment agreements.Read More

After securing an $840,000 civil theft judgment for clients defrauded in a real estate deal, the defendant filed for bankruptcy to avoid payment. We prevailed in bankruptcy court and on appeal, convincing both courts that the debt was non-dischargeable under collateral estoppel principles.Read More

Successfully represented an international airline in a complex Chapter 11 reorganization, navigating operational, financial, and regulatory challenges to achieve a viable restructuring plan. Delivered strategic counsel that preserved business continuity and positioned the carrier for long-term stability in a highly competitive market.Read More