Brad Barrios

Brad is an experienced litigator who has handled a wide array of business, intellectual property, and class action disputes. He is consistently recognized by his peers as one of the leading business litigators in Florida. Brad is also a trusted advisor to clients who regularly turn to him to navigate complex business issues.

Direct: (813) 868-6168
Main: (813) 834-9191
Email: bbarrios@tcb-law.com

Education

University of Florida, J.D., 2006
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, B.S., 2000

Awards and Recognition

Best Lawyers, Commercial Litigation 2023-Present
Martindale-Hubbell, AV rated
Florida Trend, Legal Elite 2018-Present
Florida Super Lawyers, 2019-Present
Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2013-2018

Admissions

U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
All Florida state courts

Notable Client Work

Represented shareholders of government sponsored enterprise in lawsuit against big four accounting firm related to company audits and obtained confidential settlement.
Represented individual client in finder’s fee case against private equity firm and obtained seven-figure settlement.
Represented small business owner in false advertising case and obtained $500,000 settlement.
Defended internet affiliate marketing company in class action lawsuit alleging deceptive and unfair trade practices and claiming $7 million in damages. Obtained nominal settlement after demonstrating that the plaintiff could not certify a class.
Obtained complete dismissal of contract case claiming more than $400,000 in damages.
- Collectarius Financial, LLC v. Statebridge Company, LLC, 2018 WL 807041 (M.D. Fla. Feb. 9, 2018)
- Collectarius Financial, LLC v. Statebridge Company, LLC, 2018 WL 1183383 (M.D. Fla. Mar. 7, 2018)
Represented entertainment industry client against movie studio in false advertising case related to the promotion of the movie War Dogs.
Incarcerated Entertainment, LLC v. Warner Bros. Pictures, Case No. 8:16-cv-1302-T-35AAS (M.D. Fla. 2017).
Represented music industry client in trademark infringement and dilution lawsuit and obtained denial of motion for preliminary injunction, leading to a favorable settlement.
Represented health club company in trademark infringement and misappropriation of trade secrets case.
- You Fit, Inc. v. Pleasanton Fitness, LLC, 2013 WL 521784 (M.D. Fla. Feb. 11, 2013)
- You Fit, Inc. v. Pleasanton Fitness, LLC, 2012 WL 7050985 (M.D. Fla. Oct. 31, 2012)
Represented restaurant in trade dress infringement and misappropriation of trade secrets case.
- Vraiment Hospitality, LLC v. Binkowski, 2012 WL 1470309 (M.D. Fla. Apr. 27, 2012)
- Vraiment Hospitality, LLC v. Binkowski, 2012 WL 1493737 (M.D. Fla. Mar. 19, 2012)
Represented client in trial involving claim for damages allegedly caused by stevedore and obtained complete defense verdict.
- Meridian Bulk Carriers, Ltd. v. Kinder Morgan Bulk Terminals, Inc., 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 62923 (M.D. Fla. July 22, 2009)
Represented client in trial involving breach of fiduciary duty and valuation of limited liability company membership.
Represented client in trial involving breach and specific performance of restaurant lease.

Community Involvement

Director, Feature Florida Partnerships, a non-profit which attracts domestic and international motion picture projects to Florida and provides resources for aspiring Florida filmmakers and production companies
Board Member, Make it Tampa Bay, a group of entrepreneurs and business people who actively work with the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation to recruit and enhance opportunities for young people in Tampa

Published Works & Lectures

Lecturer, “Entertainment Law,” Southwest Florida Paralegal Association Annual Seminar, 2023
Panel Speaker, “Protecting Intellectual Property,” Sports & Entertainment Law Society at Western Michigan University, 2022

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