Atty. David A. Barkus
David A. Barkus focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions and private equity.
Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving Miami, FL
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About David A. Barkus at a Glance
David A. Barkus is a business and m&a attorney based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar. Educated at University of Miami School of Law (—, 1994). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law (Miami) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law (2026). Serves clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David A. Barkus
- David A. Barkus focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions and private equity
- David's industry experience includes aviation and aerospace, computer software and information technology, construction, consumer products, education, energy, food and beverage, franchising, gaming, health care, and restaurants
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David A. Barkus's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David A. Barkus handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Miami.
Business & Corporate Law in Miami
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David A. Barkus is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Miami
David A. Barkus is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Miami
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Miami are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Miami Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Miami Choose David A. Barkus
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David A. Barkus's practice in the field of business and m&a.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and m&a, David A. Barkus can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Miami
A Miami-based practice means David A. Barkus attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David A. Barkus Handles in Miami
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