Lisa Hu Barquist

For the past 30 years, Lisa Hu Barquist has practiced law in state and federal courts, worked in public and private sectors, at national and boutique law firms, on civil and criminal matters. For 11 years, Lisa served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of Florida and Western District of New York prosecuting criminal narcotics violations and civil Medicare fraud. The FBI, DEA, IRS, Bureau of Prisons, and local law enforcement officers recognized her for her service.

Lisa's growing up as an immigrant to this great country, working at her family restaurant since the age of 13, having the opportunity to attend Yale and University of Southern California Law School honed Lisa to be the advocate she is today.

All matters – in life and law -- are dealt with eclectic approaches and persistence, grounded by her resolute belief system in what is right and just.

Email: Lisa@L5Law.com
Office No.: 407-730-5495
Cell Nol: 786-351-4810

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• Free Consultation
  Free initial 30 minute consultation.
• Contingent Fees
  Accepted pursuant to Rule 4-1.5(f) of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar.
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Attorney Lisa's hourly rate: $350 to $500 per hour. Certified Paralegal Rachel's hourly rate: $165 per hour.

California

State Bar of California

Since 1989

Florida

Since 2005

New York

Since 1997

Partner

L5 Law Firm

2022 - Current

General Counsel

LEASA INDUSTRIES, Liberty City, FL

2010 - 2018

Reviewed, drafted, negotiated all contracts for food manufacturer and logistics company and provided counsel regarding all employment, realty, and other business matters.

Attorney

PAYTON & ASSOCIATES, LLC

2014 - 2017

Complex commercial litigation in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

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