GOVERNMENT + REGULATORY

Overview

The Governmental + Regulatory Practice at Barakat + Bossa helps clients navigate some of the most complex and sensitive legal challenges involving white-collar investigations, ethics enforcement, and regulatory scrutiny. With former prosecutors on the team, we bring valuable insight into how agencies build cases and pursue enforcement, equipping clients with a decisive advantage. Trusted by individuals, corporations, and law firms, we deliver a proactive approach that emphasizes risk reduction, reputation protection, and compliance integrity.

We have deep experience representing clients across a broad spectrum of matters, including government and internal investigations, allegations of ethics violations, and attorney disciplinary hearings. Our lawyers skillfully navigate the nuanced intersection of criminal, regulatory, and professional responsibility law, providing clear, practical guidance tailored to each client’s unique circumstances. From responding to subpoenas and negotiating with enforcement authorities to mounting aggressive defenses in white-collar criminal cases, we combine rigorous legal analysis with sound judgment.

These sensitive and often consequential matters demand discretion, thorough preparation, and a clear focus on client goals. Leveraging prosecutorial insight and broad regulatory experience, the team helps clients manage immediate risks while strengthening long-term compliance strategies.

Areas of Focus

Corporate Investigations

Barakat + Bossa’s Corporate Investigations team provides strategic guidance and defense in complex internal and government-led inquiries. We help clients navigate sensitive investigations into potential misconduct, compliance breaches, and regulatory violations—working discreetly to protect reputations and resolve issues efficiently while minimizing legal exposure.

Professional Ethics Violations & Disciplinary Hearings

Our team offers expert representation in professional ethics investigations and disciplinary hearings, advocating zealously for attorneys facing allegations of misconduct. We guide clients through every stage of the process, ensuring their rights are protected and striving to achieve favorable outcomes that safeguard their careers and professional reputations.

White Collar Crime

Barakat + Bossa’s white-collar defense attorneys provide skilled representation in investigations and prosecutions involving fraud, regulatory violations, and other alleged financial crimes. We develop tailored defense strategies that protect clients’ interests and reputations while navigating the complexities of criminal law and enforcement agencies.

Experience

Representation of Florida Attorneys in Bar Disciplinary Proceedings

Represented a number of Florida attorneys in proceedings before The Florida Bar involving professional misconduct allegations. Provided strategic counsel throughout the investigative and disciplinary process, focusing on reputation protection, compliance,...

Crisis Management for Business Owner in Law Enforcement and Injunction Matters

Representation of a business owner facing a law enforcement investigation and baseless domestic violence injunction proceedings. Main focus was protecting the client’s reputation, securing a favorable outcome, and successfully pursuing...

Successful Defense of High-Net-Worth Client, Preserving Reputation

Successfully represented a high-net-worth client wrongfully arrested on an open house party charge while at vacation home in the Florida Keys. The client was taken into custody while asleep, with...

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