He was born on January 15, 1900, in New York City, the son of Alderman Joseph Falk (died 1966)[1] and Fannie (Goodman) Falk.
He graduated from Fordham Law School in 1923, was admitted to the bar in 1925, and practiced law in New York City.
In November 1933, Falk ran for re-election, but was defeated by Republican William R. Lieberman.
Falk was again a member of the State Assembly in 1935, and was Chairman of the Committee on Taxation and Retrenchment.
Thomas E. Dewey to the New York State Civil Service Commission.