Coral Gables — August 19, 2025 — Barakat + Bossa is proud to announce that Partner Zalman Kass has once again been recognized on the prestigious Benchmark Litigation “40 & Under List – South (Florida)” in the 10th edition of the Benchmark Litigation USA guide. This marks the second consecutive year that Kass has been honored as one of the nation’s top young litigators.
Kass, who joined Barakat + Bossa in February 2025, is a key member of the firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice, where he represents businesses and individuals in complex disputes, including shareholder and partnership conflicts, business torts, and high-stakes litigation. His addition has further deepened the firm’s commercial litigation bench and enhanced its ability to deliver creative and strategic advocacy in business-critical matters.
“Zalman has quickly proven himself to be a tremendous asset to our clients and to our culture,” said Brian Barakat, Co-Founding Partner. “He brings not only a sharp legal mind, but also the collaborative spirit and professionalism that are the hallmarks of our firm. We are thrilled to see him recognized once again by Benchmark Litigation.”
Benchmark Litigation describes its 40 & Under honorees as “the top emerging talent in litigation,” selected through an extensive research process that includes interviews with litigators and clients, as well as analysis of the market’s most important cases and law firm developments.
This recognition reflects Kass’s growing reputation as one of Florida’s leading young litigators, and his work continues to demonstrate the firm’s commitment to excellence, integrity, and results-driven advocacy for clients.
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Barakat + Bossa is a Chambers-ranked international business law firm trusted by entrepreneurs, privately held companies, and multinational corporations for more than two decades. The firm is renowned for its strategic, results-driven counsel in high-stakes commercial disputes, complex corporate litigation, and international arbitration. With a multicultural team licensed across the U.S. and fluent in more than a dozen languages, Barakat + Bossa delivers seamless service to clients in Florida and around the world, including Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
Guided by its philosophy—Trained to Protect + Win—the firm combines deep legal expertise, relentless preparation, and a culture of scholarship and innovation. Its attorneys are recognized leaders in their fields and are committed to staying at the forefront of business law through publishing, teaching, and advanced training.
