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

Successful representation of client using extensive and detailed financial discovery to thwart a last-minute Chapter 11 filing by opposing party. Evidence from prior depositions and financial statements revealed fraudulent transfers to owners and mismanagement that made affiliated companies jointly liable for debts. These findings showed the debtor had sufficient assets and did not qualify for...Read More

Successfully represented a flight school in a dispute with a former owner involving undisclosed debts and liabilities. Provided strategic counsel to protect the business’s financial interests and support the lifestyle-driven venture’s continued growth in a highly regulated industry.Read More

Representation of aircraft owner before an international aviation authority following a flight accident that resulted in the pilot’s death. Managed all aspects of the investigation, including responding to regulatory inquiries and handling an FAA review, ensuring compliance and mitigating exposure in a highly sensitive, high-stakes matter.Read More

Served as outside general counsel to two international carriers with 500+ employees and annual revenues exceeding $150 million. Advised on a full spectrum of operational and regulatory issues, including contract negotiations, compliance, and risk management—delivering strategic legal solutions to support growth.Read More