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Paul D Friedman

Paul D Friedman

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Experience 5
Industry Recognition 5
Professional Conduct 5

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Average Client Rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 40% Medical Malpractice
    20 years, 50 cases (2 examples)
  • 20% Wrongful Death
    20 years, 25 cases
  • 15% Personal Injury
    19 years, 1000 cases (3 examples)
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Contingent (29%-40%)
  • Hourly ($250-$400/hour)

Payment types

None

Contact Information
  • O'Steen & Harrison, PLC
    300 W. Clarendon
    Suite 400
    Phoenix, AZ 85013
    602-252-8888
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About me: Paul D. Friedman is a nationally recognized speaker in the area of ethics. In addition to his law degree, he has a master's degree in bioethics and a doctorate... more

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Client Reviews

Birth Injury

Posted by: Kate, 2008-03-31 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Overall rating
5 star rating
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Kept me informed
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  • I recommend Paul Friedman.
  • I used Paul 1-3 years ago.
  • Paul handled my Birth Injury matter.
  • I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.
Client Review: Dr. Friedman was interviewed, initially, because of the impression he made on a trusted advisor. Following a meeting in which Dr. Friedman exuded... more
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Endorsements
Steven L Reed
Endorsement from lawyer: Steven Reed , Gilbert (AZ), About 1 year ago
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Endorsement: I worked with Paul Friedman on a Federal Tort Claim Act case involving serious injuries. With Paul's knowledge of Federal Court Procedure and... more

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Résumé

Licenses
  • 20 years since Paul D Friedman was first licensed to practice law in AZ.
  • 17 years since Paul D Friedman was first licensed to practice law in CO.
  • 5 years since Paul D Friedman was first licensed to practice law in DC.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Member at O'Steen & Harrison, PLC 1996–present
Adjunct Professor at Midwestern University/Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine 2004–present
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
LaCrosse University Philosophy PhD - Doctorate 2006
College of Health Sciences at Midwestern University/Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Bioethics MA - Masters 2004
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Leading Plaitniff's Attorneys in America Lawdragon 2007
Top Attorneys in Arizona Southwest Super Lawyers 2007
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member American Bar Association 1997–present
Certified in Injury & Wrongful Death Litigation State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization 1997–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 5
Question: Brain damage for a child during labor
Paul's answer: You definitely need to speak to an attorney in your area as soon as possible. You want to make... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Win-At-All-Costs Litigation Lawyers USA 2008
The Ethics of Witness Preparation Lawyers USA 2008
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Cases
Title:
State of Arizona v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco Co., et al.
Practice Area:
Personal Injury
Outcome:
Settlement-Tobacco Industry for 3 Billion Dollars
Description:
Lawsuit resulted in the largest civil settlement in the State of Arizona at approximately three billion dollars. Paul Friedman served as the Special...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Medical Malpractice: A View From The Trenches Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine 2008
Preparing To Testify Arizona State University School of Graduate Nursing 2008
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