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![]() Brandon Jay Hechtman Office: Miami Direct: (305) 461-8768 bhechtman@wickersmith.com Practice Areas: Admitted to Practice:
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Brandon HechtmanBiographyBrandon Jay Hechtman joined Wicker Smith in 2008 as a law clerk. He graduated sixth in his class from the FIU College of Law evening program. Mr. Hechtman focuses his practice on complex litigation at the trial and appellate levels in both state and federal courts. He regularly represents healthcare providers and hospital facilities, businesses, and professionals in a variety of disputes. Additionally, he has developed probate, trust and guardianship litigation practice both prosecuting and defending claims from undue influence to breach of fiduciary duty. In his free time Mr. Hechtman enjoys making art. He is an accomplished painter and illustrator. Professional & Civic Affiliations
Honors
Significant Engagements Jane Doe L.C. v. Aimbridge Hosp., LLC, CV 19-1762 (MN), 2020 WL 5633363 (D. Del. Sept. 21, 2020) Gonzalez v. Amazon.com, Inc., 19-23988-CIV, 2020 WL 2323032 (S.D. Fla. May 11, 2020) Teaf v. Estate of Teaf, CV ELH-20-190, 2020 WL 2306454 (D. Md. May 8, 2020) Gonzalez v. Amazon.com, Inc., 19-23988-CIV, 2020 WL 1169125 (S.D. Fla. Mar. 11, 2020) Hullick v. Gibraltar Private Bank & Tr. Co., 279 So. 3d 809 (Fla. 3d DCA 2019) Farah v. Guardian Ins. & Annuity Co., Inc., 17-20303-CIV, 2017 WL 3261604 (S.D. Fla. Aug. 1, 2017) B & B Jewelry, Inc. v. Pandora Jewelry LLC, 247 F. Supp. 3d 1283, 1284 (S.D. Fla. 2017) Bivins v. Rogers, 15-CV-81298, 2017 WL 1535110 (S.D. Fla. Apr. 27, 2017) Bivins v. Rogers, 15-cv-81298, 2016 WL 4702682 (S.D. 2016) Messianu v. Pigna, 180 So.3d 229 (Fla. 3D DCA 2015) Hunter Hosp. LLC, 15CIV61235BLOOMVALLE, 2015 WL 5542590 (S.D. Fla. 2015) Indus. Mar. Carriers, LLC v. Dantzler, Inc., 14-15130, 2015 WL 3423103 (11th Cir. 2015) Indus. Mar. Carriers, LLC v. Dantzler, Inc., 13-22655-CIV, 2014 WL 5305569 (S.D. Fla. 2014) Sodikart USA v. Geodis Wilson USA, Inc., 13-CIV-22626, 2014 WL 4373609 (S.D. Fla. 2014) Sodikart USA v. Geodis Wilson USA, Inc., 14-CIV-22461, 2014 WL 3928555 (S.D. Fla. 2014) Power-Sonic Corp. v. DWB Holding Co., 2013 WL 784645 (M.D. Fla. 2013) Power-Sonic Corp. v. DWB Holding Co., 2013 WL 784647 (M.D. Fla. 2013) Dantzler, Inc. v. PNC Bank, Nat. Ass’n, 11-24653-CIV, 2013 WL 2182234 (S.D. Fla. 2013) |
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Profile
Biography
Brandon Jay Hechtman joined Wicker Smith in 2008 as a law clerk. He graduated sixth in his class from the FIU College of Law evening program.
Mr. Hechtman focuses his practice on complex litigation at the trial and appellate levels in both state and federal courts. He regularly represents healthcare providers and hospital facilities, businesses, and professionals in a variety of disputes. Additionally, he has developed probate, trust and guardianship litigation practice both prosecuting and defending claims from undue influence to breach of fiduciary duty.
In his free time Mr. Hechtman enjoys making art. He is an accomplished painter and illustrator.
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Credentials
Education
- Florida International University College of Law (J.D., 2010)
- University of Miami (B.S.C., magna cum laude, 2006)
- The College of Creative Studies: College of Arts and Design (2003-2005)
Practices
Professional Credentials
Admitted to Bar
- 2020, S Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
- 2019, Florida; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
- 2015, U.S. Virgin Islands
- 2015, U.S Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
- 2014, U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
- 2011, Florida; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Honors
- Rising Star Recipient, Dade County Bar Association
- Award for Excellence in Service to the FIU College of Law Clinics, 2011
- FIU College of Law, Board of Advocates, Negotiation Team, 2009-2010
- Dean’s List, Fall 2003, Fall 2004, 2005, 2006, Fall 2007, Fall 2008, 2009 and Fall 2010
- Book Award: Pre-Trial Advocacy, Fall 2009 and Products Liability, Spring 2009
- Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation Nominee, University of Miami 2006
- J F Pearson Scholarship, University of Miami 2005
- EST FL Medallion Award, University of Miami 2005
- University of Miami President’s Honor Roll, Fall 2006
- University of Miami Provost’s Honor Roll, Fall 2005 and Spring 2006
- Silver Knight Award – Art, The Miami Herald, 2003
Professional Affiliations
- The Florida Bar
- Dade County Bar Association
- Former Co-Chair, Young Lawyers Committee, National Center for the State Courts
- Federal Bar Association
- Virgin Islands Bar Association
- D.C. Bar Association
Speeches
Publications
Perspectives
- Wicker Smith’s Virtual Seminar 2021 Draws in Over 3,200 Professionals!
- Wicker Smith Case Update: Plaintiff’s Amended Helms-Burton Complaint Dismissed and Affirmed
- Wicker Smith Moves to Dismiss with Prejudice Plaintiff’s Amended Helms-Burton Complaint After First Motion to Dismiss was Successful
- Wicker Smith Represents Local Entrepreneur in Unique Lawsuit Following Trump’s 2019 Authorization of Title III
- Wicker Smith Announces 2017 New Shareholders and Firm Partners