Back to Search Results Howard Friedman 10.0 Superb Experience Industry Recognition Professional Conduct Find out more about the Avvo Rating Client Ratings Not yet reviewed Former client? Write a review Endorsements 2 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer Add to list Lawyer's website Send to a friend Overview Practice Areas 80% Civil Rights 31 years 20% Litigation 31 years Contact Information Howard Friedman, P.C. 90 Canal Street, 5th Floor Boston, MA 02114 617-742-●●●● - show View map Visit lawyer's website References Client Reviews How would you rate this lawyer? If you're a current or former client, share your thoughts (anonymously, if you prefer). Would you recommend this lawyer to other clients? Review this lawyer Endorsements Endorsements 2 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer Howard is simply the best Civil Rights and Police Misconduct Plaintiff's attorney in Massachusetts, bar none. Endorsement from lawyer: Marc Breakstone , Boston (MA), About 1 year ago I endorse this lawyer. Leading expert in civil rights. Endorsement from lawyer: Myong Joun , Brookline (MA), About 1 year ago Résumé Licenses 32 years since Howard Friedman was first licensed to practice law in MA. See license details Hide license details State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo Massachusetts Active 1977 11/07/2008 We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer. Education School Major Degree Graduated Northeastern University Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1977 Goddard College BA - Bachelor of Arts 1974 Awards Award Name Granting Organization Date Super Lawyer Boston Magazine 2007 Super Lawyer Boston Magazine 2006 Super Lawyer Boston Magazine 2005 Super Lawyer Boston Magazine 2004 AV rated Martindale-Hubbell See all 5 awards Hide additional awards Associations Position Association Name Duration Executive Committee Federal Bar Association (Massachusetts chapter) 2007–present Chair, Civil Rights Section Association of Trial Lawyers of America 1996–1997 Portfolio Avvo Answers Avvo Contribution: Question: Does a police officer have to give the reason of... Howard's answer: A police officer is not required as a matter of constitiutional law to give you the reason for an... more View all 4 answered questions Publications Article Publication Date Evaluating Police Misconduct Cases Trial Magazine 1997 Chapter, ATLA's Litigating Tort Cases ATLA's Litigating Tort Cases- Thompson/ West Speaking Engagements Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date Issues in Class Action Litigation: Do You Really Need a Class? Prison Litigation a Workshop for Plaintiff's Attorneys 2008 Beyond Monetary Compensation, Providing Services to Exonerees Innocence Network Conference 2007 Police Use of Less Lethal Force Advanced Police Misconduct Litigation 2005 Evaluating a Police Misconduct Case and Drafting the Complaint Introduction to §1983 Civil Rights Litigation 2005 Attorney’s Fees Issues in Civil Rights Cases Police Misconduct Litigation 2005 Managing Mack v. Suffolk County David vs. Goliath, Managing the Huge Case in a Small Firm 2004 Fourth Amendment Rights of Prisoners Prison Litigation 2004 Ethical and Practical Issues Representing Indigent Plaintiffs in Federal Court 2002 Strip searches: Yes or No? International Criminal Justice Expo and Conference 1999 Eliminating Racism, Sexism and Homophobia in Jury Selection Annual Conference 1997 Evaluating and Mediating Civil Rights Cases Evaluating and Mediating Civil Rights Cases 1997 How To Handle Tort Claims Against the Government May, 1993 How To Handle Tort Claims Against the Government 1993 Civil Rights Issues in Employment Litigation Civil Rights Issues in Employment Litigation 1988 See all 13 speaking engagements Hide additional speaking engagements Civil Rights Resources How to Locate Information about Civil Rights Posted in Civil Rights. inmates civil rights under MT state law, right to medical assistance 1 answer, Bozeman, MT Civil Rights Overview Posted in Civil Rights. Is it a violation of our civil rights if we were brought in for questioning but never read our miranda rights in WI state 2 answers, Montello, WI View all Civil Rights Answers & Advice