Bennet & Bennet, PLLC Names Donald L. Herman, Jr. as Principal to the Firm.WASHINGTON -- Bennet & Bennet, PLLC PLLC Professional Limited Liability Company PLLC Polk Life and Learning Center (Bartow, FL) PLLC Partners of Limited Liability Corporation , the leading legal advocate for rural telecommunications companies in America, today announced Donald L. Herman, Jr. (Dee) has been elevated to principal in the firm. Mr. Herman is an expert in broadband wireless matters and has worked with the firm's clients on a variety of regulatory, transactional and contractual matters. "We are pleased to recognize Dee as a principal on our team," said Carri Bennet, Managing Principal and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Bennet & Bennet. "Dee's technical expertise and extensive experience in working with the Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission (FCC), independent executive agency of the U.S. government established in 1934 to regulate interstate and foreign communications in the public interest. (FCC (1) (Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC, www.fcc.gov) The U.S. government agency that regulates interstate and international communications including wire, cable, radio, TV and satellite. The FCC was created under the U.S. ) contributes significantly to the success of our business and our clients. As an advocate for rural telecommunications interests, our goal is to continue connecting the technical and legal sides of the industry through the services we offer. Dee will aid in accomplishing this." Mr. Herman has been an associate with Bennet & Bennet for over five years and focuses primarily on wireless broadband (both licensed and unlicensed) and emerging technologies before the FCC. He also specializes in tower siting and homeland security issues for the firm's rural clients. Mr. Herman actively lobbies the FCC on issues pertaining to the regulation of both mobile and fixed wireless services on behalf of rural and independent telecommunications and Internet service providers. He is also a regular contributor to "Wireless Broadband Business" magazine and a frequent speaker at industry conferences. Mr. Herman holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Texas at Austin “University of Texas” redirects here. For other system schools, see University of Texas System. The University of Texas at Austin (often referred to as The University of Texas, UT Austin, UT, or Texas and a J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law University of Alabama School of Law law school located in Tuscaloosa, AL, University of Alabama School of Law is one of five law schools in the state, one of three that is ABA accredited, and of the accredited schools, it is the only public law school in Alabama. . "I look forward to continuing my work with our diverse client base and contributing at an even higher level to help shape the future vision and success of the firm," said Mr. Herman. About Bennet & Bennet Bennet & Bennet, PLLC is a full service telecommunications law firm specializing in the representation of rural telephone companies and telephone cooperatives. The firm has a particular expertise in wireless telecommunications matters gained through the representation of cellular carriers, wireless cable providers, paging companies, specialized mobile radio See SMR. (SMR (Specialized Mobile Radio) The communications services used by police, ambulances, taxicabs, trucks and other delivery vehicles. Throughout the U.S., approximately 3,000 independent operators are licensed by the FCC to offer this service, which provides always-on ) operators, personal communications service adj. Having or requiring an academic degree: a degreed biologist; a degreed profession. electrical engineers to provide radio frequency (RF) design, network and technical support to its wireless clients. The combined legal and technical capabilities of the firm allow it to assist its clients with bid evaluations, interconnection negotiations, vendor contracts, tower siting issues and all facets of its telecommunications clients' needs where a thorough understanding of detailed engineering specifications, and the ability to integrate that understanding into the necessary legal documents, is essential to the successful implementation of telecommunications systems. The firm negotiates and structures acquisitions, mergers and license transfers; develops auction strategies for those seeking spectrum through the FCC auction process; counsels clients on regulatory compliance; and participates in licensing and rulemaking proceedings before the FCC. Bennet & Bennet has participated in virtually every major FCC rulemaking proceeding affecting the interests of rural wireless telecommunications providers. The firm also represents its clients' interests before state regulatory bodies, federal courts and Congress. In addition to its representation of rural telephone companies and wireless telecommunications providers, Bennet & Bennet has significant experience in the representation of competitive local exchange carriers, broadcasters, cable companies, equipment manufacturers, video programmers, resellers, private land mobile and microwave licensees, and providers of long distance and international telecommunications services. Bennet & Bennet also advises and counsels clients interested in the provision of advanced telecommunications services utilizing emerging telecommunications technologies. |
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