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 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. He is also a sought after speaker that has lectured on the topics of Computer Crime, Identity Theft, Financial Fraud, and the Law of Digital Photography.
Mr. Barakat’s publications include: The Authentication of Digital Photographs Under the “Pictorial Testimony” Theory in the Florida Bar Journal, July/August, 2004.
Education
- J.D., Temple University, 2000
- B.S., Finance, Drexel University, 1996
Professional & Bar Association Memberships
- Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce
- Parliamentarian
- Trustee
- Board of Directors
- Formerly, Vice Chair Business & Economic Development, Treasurer.
- Kiwanis
- Board of Directors
- Florida Bar Grievance Committee – 2006 – 2009
- Business Networking International (BNI)
- Chairman of the Franchise Advisory Board
- Chapter Treasurer
- Formerly, President, Ambassador Chair, Vice President, Educational Coordinator, League of Prosecutors
- Eleventh Judicial Circuit Historical Society
- Miami Electronic Crimes Task Force
- The Bankruptcy Bar Association of the Southern District of Florida
- Miami-Dade County Bar Association
- Coral Gables Bar Association