Temple University, J.D., 2000

Drexel University, B.S., Finance, 1996

Brian Barakat defends businesses and business owners from suit. He began his career as a Prosecutor in Miami Dade County. While there, Mr. Barakat worked in the Economic Crimes Division of the Special Prosecution Section. His experience investigating financial frauds gives him a unique perspective on business disputes.

Mr. Barakat’s experience in Commercial Litigation includes the full gamut of cases from complex class actions to small business disputes.

Mr. Barakat is a sought after speaker and conducts classes on the following topics:

• Fiduciary Duties
• Fair Labor Standards Act
• Expert Testimony
• Financial Fraud
• Computer Crime
• Identity Theft

Mr. Barakat’s publications include:
The Authentication of Digital Photographs Under the “Pictorial Testimony” Theory in the Florida Bar Journal, July/August, 2004.

A Prolific Landscape: The Admissibility of Social Media Postings in the Florida Bar Journal April, 2018

• Rising Star, Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce 2009
• Most Valuable Member, Business Leaders 2008, 2013
• Ambassador of the Year, BNI 2010

Business Law Section of the Florida Bar

• Chairman – Restrictive Covenants Task Force

• Chapter 607 Sub Committee

• Litigation Committee

Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce

• Chairman of the Board

• Trustee

• Board of Directors

Florida Bar Grievance Committee

• 2006 – 2009

Boy Scouts of America

• Assistant Scout Master

Business Networking International

• Chairman of the Franchise Advisory Board, 2013-2015

• President 2019, 2008

Kiwanis

• Board of Directors

League of Prosecutors

Miami-Dade County Bar Association

Coral Gables Bar Association