Franco is a skilled trial lawyer whose practice is centered around commercial litigation, intellectual property matters, and government investigations.
Franco represents individuals and businesses of all sizes on a wide range of commercial and intellectual property litigation issues, as well as in government investigation and litigation matters. His vast legal knowledge and prior international experience have led to his representation of clients in IP infringement actions, general commercial disputes, SEC investigations and litigation, and clients on federal and state False Claims Act matters.
Franco began his legal practice in Argentina, where he served as an associate in a criminal law practice in which he primarily represented c-suite and corporate partners in high-level, white-collar criminal investigations, including allegations of fraud, money-laundering, and tax evasion, in federal and provincial courts. After completing his J.D. in the United States, Franco focused his practice on intellectual property litigation, representing copyright and trademark holders in infringement actions in federal court at all pre-trial stages. Franco has conducted legal research on complex issues involving domestic and foreign law and has presented in Continuing Legal Education programs on comparative trademark law.
PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC AFFILIATIONS
- Member, Board of Directors, UB Law Alumni Association GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Group
- Member, Bar Association of Erie County
- Member, Argentine Lawyers Association
- Associate, Buffalo Law Review, 2020-2021
