Barbosa & Lima Advogados Associados

Barbosa & Lima Advogados Associados is a Brazilian law firm specializing in the defense of public servants and candidates for public-service examinations. Founded by partners Joel Carlos Rodrigues Barbosa and Jéssica de Souza Lima, the firm focuses on Administrative Law and serves clients nationwide. Its clients include permanent and temporary public employees, such as teachers, community health workers, nursing professionals, administrative staff, and other members of the public workforce, as well as people pursuing public-sector positions.

The firm provides specialized legal advice and representation, developing tailored strategies to protect clients’ rights in matters involving public administration and employment. Its work is informed by legal developments affecting public servants, including pay, career rules, retirement, workplace conditions, and public education and health services. Barbosa & Lima emphasizes technical quality, ethics, transparency, collaboration, and ongoing communication, keeping clients informed throughout their cases and helping them prepare for hearings and meetings. Its website also shares legal news, articles, and practical resources, including calculators, to help readers understand issues relevant to public servants and exam candidates.