Crisis Communications for the Corporate World's Toughest Moments.

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When a crisis hits, every minute counts. We're already prepared. Are you?

Crisis Communications

When an incident strikes such as an accident, a lawsuit, union organizing campaign or a cybersecurity event, we step in immediately to help. Our clear communications strategy helps protect your brand, control the narrative and keep your leadership ahead of the story.

Litigation PR

From courtroom battles to regulatory scrutiny, we manage the court of public opinion so your legal team can focus on the legal process. We have deep knowledge of the media and understand how to keep sensitive matters from becoming damaging headlines.

Preparedness & Training

The best crisis response is one you've already rehearsed. We work with your team before anything goes wrong by building response playbooks and conducting executive communications training to making sure your leadership is ready to speak clearly when it matters most.

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Decades of Experience.

Seasoned Counsel When the Stakes Are Highest.

When your organization faces a crisis, you don't need a generalist. You need someone who has been in the room before. Matt Barkett brings decades of high-stakes communications experience across some of the nation's most complex corporate crises, regulatory investigations, labor disputes, accidents, cyber events and litigation battles. His deep network of legal, insurance, and corporate professionals means you get connected, strategic counsel from day one with no learning curve.

What Sets Barkett Crisis Consulting Apart.

Not every firm has seen what we've seen. Not every counselor has done what we've done.

Proven in the Field

Our experience isn't theoretical. We've guided clients through NTSB investigations, high-profile litigation, corporate mergers, and international media firestorms. Our goal is to minimize reputational damage and to come out the other side with our clients' reputations and revenue intact.

A Network That Works for You

Our relationships with major insurance carriers, law firms, private equity groups, and corporate executives give clients immediate access to the right people at the right moment.

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Discretion as a Standard

Crisis communications demands confidentiality. We operate with the same discretion your legal team expects, and our clients trust us precisely because we've never violated that standard.

Ready Before You Need Us

The firms that fare best in a crisis are the ones that prepared before it happened. We build that readiness into every client relationship from day one.

Getting the job done.

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In a crisis right now? Don't wait.