Education

St Thomas University School of Law, J.D., with highest honors, valedictorian
Vanderbilt University, B.A.

Bar Admissions

Florida

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Brett Alan Barfield

Partner
Miami
t: 305-789-7661

Brett Alan Barfield practices in the area of complex commercial litigation with an emphasis on class action defense and construction litigation in the federal and state courts.

Mr. Barfield's class action experience includes defense of claims involving consumer trade practices, managed health care, state tax and maritime issues. His construction practice includes extensive design and construction defect litigation.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Barfield served as a law clerk to The Honorable Edward B. Davis, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Before practicing law, Mr. Barfield spent several years in the retail management field as a territory supervisor with Express apparel division of the Limited, Inc.

Professional Honors & Awards

  • St. Thomas Law Review, Executive Board
  • 2003 St. Thomas University School of Law Outstanding Young Alumnus Award
  • 2004-2007 Florida Trend magazine's Top Up-and-Coming Florida Lawyers

Memberships

  • Federal Bar Association, Southern District of Florida division
  • Peter T. Fay Inn of Court
  • Alumni Council of the St. Thomas University School of Law
  • Chairman of the Board of Directors since 2004, Montessori Academy at St. John's in Miami Beach

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
  • U.S. Appeals Courts, Eleventh Circuit
  • All State Courts in Florida