EDUCATION
J.D., Temple University, 2000
B.S., Finance, Drexel University, 1996.
HISTORY
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 in investing financial frauds gives him a unique prospective on business disputes.
Mr. Barakat’s experience in Commercial Litigation includes the full gamut of cases from complex class actions to small business disputes.
TEACHING
Mr. Barakat is a sought after speaker and conducts classes on the following topics:
PUBLICATIONS
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
AWARDS
PROFESSIONAL & BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS
Business Law Section of the Florida Bar
Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis
Florida Bar Grievance Committee
Business Networking International
Boy Scouts of America
League of Prosecutors
Miami-Dade County Bar Association
Coral Gables Bar Association