Hecht Partners LLP Expands with Addition of George Feldman McDonald Team

Combination Strengthens National Litigation and Class Action Practice

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Hecht Partners LLP has announced a significant expansion through the addition of the attorneys and staff of George Feldman McDonald, PLLC. The combined team of nearly 30 attorneys will operate under the Hecht Partners LLP name, strengthening the firm's national platform and broadening its capabilities across a wide range of complex litigation and advisory practices.

Why it matters

This expansion allows Hecht Partners LLP to leverage its AI-enhanced litigation toolkit and deepen its expertise in high-stakes matters such as class actions, intellectual property, and transnational disputes. The combination positions the firm to better serve clients and take on the most complex legal challenges.

The details

The expanded Hecht Partners LLP will add offices in Florida and Minnesota, and expand its presence in New York, California, and Texas. The firm will offer enhanced depth in practice areas including commercial litigation, intellectual property, human rights, class actions, data breach, employment, antitrust, and more. The expansion comes on the heels of a recent $20.75 million jury verdict against BNP Paribas for aiding the Sudanese government.

  • Hecht Partners LLP recently completed the most successful year in George Feldman McDonald, PLLC's history.
  • The expansion coincides with Hecht Partners LLP's launch of its internally developed AI litigation toolkit.

The players

Hecht Partners LLP

A law firm that has expanded through the addition of the attorneys and staff of George Feldman McDonald, PLLC, strengthening its national platform and capabilities across complex litigation and advisory practices.

George Feldman McDonald, PLLC

A law firm that has joined Hecht Partners LLP, contributing its exceptional experience and proven track record to further strengthen Hecht Partners' litigation capabilities.

David L. Hecht

The founder of Hecht Partners LLP, who is excited to welcome the George Feldman McDonald team and expand the firm's Class Action Practice Group.

Lori Feldman

The Co-Head of the Class Action Practice at the expanded Hecht Partners LLP, who believes the combination gives the firm the platform to pursue class action litigation at the highest level.

David J. George

The founder of George Feldman McDonald, PLLC, who believes the combination reflects strategic alignment and exceptional timing, creating a firm with broader reach and deeper experience.

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What they’re saying

“HP is excited to welcome the GFM team and to meaningfully expand our Class Action Practice Group. Their exceptional experience and proven track record will further strengthen our litigation capabilities and enhance our ability to deliver results in high stakes matters.”

— David L. Hecht, Firm Founder (EINPresswire.com)

“Class action litigation has never been more consequential, and this combination gives us the platform to pursue it at the highest level. The depth of talent, resources, and technology now at our disposal positions us to take on the most complex, high-stakes matters on behalf of individuals and institutions who deserve a true advocate. I am proud to help lead this practice into its next chapter.”

— Lori Feldman, Co-Head of the Class Action Practice (EINPresswire.com)

“This combination reflects both strategic alignment and exceptional timing. By bringing together two highly accomplished teams, we are creating a firm with broader reach, deeper experience, and even greater capacity to serve our clients. We are confident that our clients will be the ultimate beneficiaries of this expansion.”

— David J. George, Founder of George Feldman McDonald, PLLC (EINPresswire.com)

What’s next

The expanded Hecht Partners LLP will continue to leverage its AI-enhanced litigation toolkit and deepen its expertise in high-stakes matters to better serve its clients.

The takeaway

The combination of Hecht Partners LLP and George Feldman McDonald, PLLC creates a formidable national litigation and class action practice, positioning the firm to take on the most complex legal challenges with enhanced resources, technology, and talent.