Attorney admitted to the New York State Bar with an LL.M. from Penn State Law. A former arbitration-center chief executive, he focuses his practice on the Freedom of Information Act, helping clients across the United States obtain government records through requests, administrative appeals, and federal litigation.
Experience
Hernandez Franks Law and Advisory
May 2025 to Present
Managing PartnerAustin, Texas
Boutique practice focused on the Freedom of Information Act, public records access, and related administrative and regulatory matters for clients nationwide.
Advises individuals, journalists, businesses, and nonprofits on drafting, filing, appealing, and litigating government records requests.
Próspera Arbitration Center
April 2023 to July 2025
Chief Executive OfficerRoatán, Honduras
Led the center as chief executive while it administered over $14 million in disputes, demonstrating significant institutional growth and case volume.
Built the active caseload from zero, established the center’s operational credibility, and expanded and diversified its roster of arbitrators.
Legacy Wise and Just Law PLLC
March 2021 to May 2023
Attorney-FellowConcord, New Hampshire
Handled corporate law, dispute resolution, and estate planning matters as part of the firm’s attorney team.
Prepared and reviewed estate planning documents for compliance with state and federal law.
Designed and launched a Spanish-language estate planning program, expanding outreach to Hispanic communities.
The Pennsylvania State University
August 2020 to December 2020
Legal ResearcherUniversity Park, Pennsylvania
Supported faculty research projects in international affairs and sports law.
International Sustainable Development Projects Clinic
January 2020 to May 2020
Legal InternUniversity Park, Pennsylvania
Conducted legal research and policy analysis on U.S. assistance to Haitian orphanages and advised on practical solutions.
Drafted and reviewed contracts for client compliance with U.S. and international regulations.
Education
The Pennsylvania State University, Penn State Law
University Park, Pennsylvania
LL.M., Corporate Law and Practice, May 2020
Certificate, Arbitration, Mediation and Negotiation, December 2020
Certificate, Advocacy and Litigation, March 2021
Certificate, Antitrust and Competition Law, March 2021
Relevant courses. Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, US Law of Arbitration, International Commercial Arbitration, Intellectual Property, Corporations, Business Planning for Mergers and Acquisitions.
National Autonomous University of Honduras
Law Degree, equivalent to Bachelor of Laws, cum laude, 2019
