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Omar Franco to Chair Becker’s Government Law and Lobbying Practice

01.05.2026
Omar Franco

Bernie Friedman to Remain Active as Shareholder Ft. Lauderdale, FL – January 5, 2026 — Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals at offices throughout the East Coast and Italy, announced veteran Federal lobbyist Omar Franco has assumed the role of Chair of the Government […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

Nicholas Hessing Joins Becker’s Powerhouse Local and State Lobbying Team

12.08.2025
Nicholas Hessing

Former Broward Children’s Services Council Government Relations Manager Joins Growing Group Ft Lauderdale, FL – December 8, 2025 – Becker is pleased to announce that Nicholas Hessing has joined the firm’s government lobbying team. Hessing will support Becker’s state lobbying team and longtime Broward lobbyist Bernie Friedman in representing more […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Florida Legislative Lobbying

Becker Secures Important $100K Settlement From Miami Lakes Fully Vindicating Firm

11.21.2025
Gary C. Rosen

State Magistrate Judge Recommended Suit Be Stricken As Sham Pleading Ft Lauderdale, Fla. – November 21, 2025 — Becker is pleased to announce the firm has secured a $100,000 settlement with The Miami Lakes Town Council, which fully resolves the municipality’s lawsuit falsely claiming there was a professional services agreement […]

Areas of Focus: Business Litigation

Becker’s James J. Mahon and Samantha A. Lesser Resolve Individual Federal Tax Claims Against Zlaty Schwartz

10.10.2025
Samantha A. LesserJames J. Mahon

New York, NY, October 8, 2025 – The United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York entered a Court-Ordered Stipulation dismissing with prejudice all claims against Zlaty Schwartz, individually, in the matter of United States v. Moshe Lax, et al. This marks the conclusion of a protracted […]

Areas of Focus: Corporate, Complex Litigation