Lisa Hu Barquist

For the past 30 years, Lisa Hu Barquist has practiced law in state and federal courts, public and private sectors, national and boutique law firms, on civil and criminal matters, and for several years serving as General Counsel for a food manufacturer and logistics company servicing major supermarket chains. Lisa’s most memorable experience was serving for 11 years as an Assistant United States Attorney prosecuting criminal narcotics violations and civil Medicare fraud in Miami, FL and Rochester, NY. The FBI, DEA, IRS, Bureau of Prisons, and local law enforcement officers recognized her for her service.

As an immigrant to this great country, having worked at her parents’ restaurant starting the age of 13, as a secretary/clerk during college summers, and on high-stress legal matters all honed Lisa to be the person and advocate she is now.

All matters – in life and law -- are dealt with eclectic approaches and persistence and grounded by her resolute belief system in what is right and just, and that she can achieve and overcome pretty much everything she undertakes.

· Florida Bar Committee on Rules of Civil Procedure (July 2013 to 2016).
· President-Elect, Asian Pacific American Bar Association - Southeast Region (July 2013).
· Chairwoman Ex-Officio Miami-Dade County Asian American Advisory Board (member/officer since 2007).
· Director/Officer of Florida China Chamber of Commerce (2006 to present).
· Member, Chinese Cultural Foundation and Chinese Cultural Association (2006 to present).
· Trust Member, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust (2010-2011).
· Organizer: "CV/Resume Review & Mock Interview Workshop and Networking Event" for minority law students, hosted by the Gwen S. Cherry Black Women Lawyers Association (“GSCBWLA”), South Asian Bar Association (“SABA”), and the Asian Pacific American Bar Association.

Business Law

Business Dissolution, Business Litigation, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Construction Law

Construction Litigation

Arbitration & Mediation

Business Arbitration

• Stormwater Litigation

• Zoom

• Free Consultation
  Free initial 30 minute consultation.
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Contingent Fees
  Accepted pursuant to Rule 4-1.5(f) of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar.
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  $300-600 per hour. Retainer requested. All of the above is determined on a case-by-case basis.

California

State Bar of California

Since 1989

Florida

Since 2005

New York

Since 1997

Managing Partner

Lannon Land Litigation Local Law, PLLC

2018 - Current

Attorney

LEASA INDUSTRIES

2010 - 2018

Reviewed, drafted, negotiated all contracts for food manufacturer and logistics company whose clients include Publix. Provided counsel re all employment, realty, business matters.

Attorney

PAYTON & ASSOCIATES, LLC

2010 - 2017

Attorney

UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS OFFICES SDFL & WDNY

1994 - 2005

Assistant U.S. Attorney: Investigated/litigated (a) civil Medicare fraud, kick-backs, corruption, filed/argued for injunctions as well as handled civil litigation defense of federal agencies and (b) criminal narcotics violations. Directed/strategized/oversaw investigations.

University of Southern California Gould School of Law

J.D. | Law

1989

Honors: Law review

Activities: Law Review

Yale University

B.A. | English Literature

1983

Awarded Miami-Dade County Certificate of Appreciation for contributions to the community

Asian American Advisory Board, Commissioners Chambers, Miami,

AV Preeminent Rating

Martindale-Hubbell

The Florida Bar  # 0011488

Member

Current

Miami-Dade County Asian American Advisory Board (AAAB)

Member

Current

Activities: Ex officio Chairwoman (2011 to 2012) Chairwoman (2010 to 2011) Vice-Chairwoman (2008 to 2010) Board member (2007 to 2012) Board member/fund raiser, Friends of AAAB (scholarship committee) (2009 to 2012)

Miami-Dade County Community Relations Board

Member

Current

Florida China Chamber of Commerce

Member

Current

Activities: Board member and officer

Asia Connect Media Corporation

General Counsel

Current

Activities: Senior editor/writer/general counsel

Lecturer: “Motivation, Leadership, Team Management”, Miami-Dade College, Business Department

Presenter/Script Writer:, Second Annual Asian Pacific Heritage Month Awards

Emcee/Script Writer:, Third Annual Asian Pacific Heritage Month Awards

International Business Forum-Panelist, International Business Forum

Panelist: Florida Bar Voluntary Bar Leaders Conference, Clearwater, Panelist