About

Provided by Barakat + Bossa

Barakat + Bossa’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice delivers the caliber of advocacy expected from Big Law—refined through a boutique model that prioritizes agility, clarity, and client partnership. We handle high-stakes, cross-border, and industry-defining disputes for global businesses, private companies, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits across sectors including international trade, real estate, retail, and sports.

Our trial-first philosophy shapes every case. We build strong factual records from day one and use speed and strategy to drive better outcomes. We invest heavily in attorney development to ensure every team member is prepared to lead in high-pressure scenarios.

Led by board-certified business litigators with experience in federal and state courts, arbitration forums, and international matters, our team is trusted in disputes with significant financial, legal, and reputational stakes.

Representative Experience:

  • Representation a business advisor in a $4.3B dispute over a battery tech development deal.
  • Defense of a global automotive company in a $500M cross-border trademark and defamation case.
  • Litigated a $100M governance dispute in a real estate investment fund.
  • Representation of a public figure in a $50M+ defamation suit involving likeness rights.
  • Coordinated defense in a $120M multi-jurisdictional product liability and bankruptcy matter.
  • Prosecuted trademark claims against a major sports organization for brand misuse.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded - Florida

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Barakat + Bossa offers clients strength in a wide array of complex business litigation, with experience spanning ownership, noncompete and contract-related disputes. The firm is sought after by both corporates and individuals, and possesses a wealth of trial expertise.

Notable practitioners

Co-founders Brian Barakat and Giacomo Bossa are key contacts at the firm.

Work Highlights

  • Barakat + Bossa served as lead counsel for David Feingold in a case seeking damages related to a corporate dispute between the principals of an equity fund invested in real estate and financial verticals.

Strengths

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Members

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Brian Barakat

Head of Department

Giacomo Bossa

Jocelyne Macelloni

Zalman Kass

Industries

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ART LAW

BANKRUPTCY & CREDITOR RIGHTS

BUSINESS DISPUTES

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

CONTRACT DISPUTES

CORPORATE TRANSACTIONAL

FACTORING

LABOR & EMPLOYMENT DISPUTES

MERCHANT PROCESSING

PARTNERSHIP DISPUTES

REAL ESTATE