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About Michael
Biography
I have been practicing law for over 32 years, specializing in matrimonial practice in trial and appellate courts of upstate New York. Our firm handles all aspects of matrimionial law including divorce, custody, equitable distribution, maintenance and child support.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Family
100%
49 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in California for 5 years
State: California
Acquired: 2020
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 48 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 56 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1969
No misconduct found
Location
Friedman and Molinsek, P.C.
2 Normanskill Blvd, P.O. Box 69, Delmar, NY, 12054-0069
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Michael Paul Friedman's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2014
HORRIBLE LAWYER !
DO NOT HIRE MICHAEL FRIEDMAN ! HE NEVER ANSWERS ANY CALLS AND DOES NOT CALL BACK , HE DOES NOT HELP AT ALL ! I GOT ARRESTED CUZ HE WOULD NOT ANSWER OR CALL ME BACK , I WAS UNABLE TO GET MY CHILD BECAUSE HE FAILED TO CALL ME AFTER COURT LIKE HE SAID HE WOULD. I CALLED HIS CELL N OFFICE SEVERAL TIMES...
Posted by Barbara | January 29, 2014
Fabulous divorce attorney
I consulted with Mr Friedman about getting a separation agreement 15 years ago. I found him to be extremely attentive, compassionate and helpful. He was also very generous with the time he spent advising me.
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Experience
Honors
1996
President's Pro Bono Service Award, New York State Bar Association
1995
Pro Bono Award, Albany County Bar Association
1994
President's Award, Albany County Bar Association
1987
Distinguished Service Award, Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York
Work Experience
1981 - Present
President, Friedman and Molinsek, P.C.
1977 - 1981
Associate Attorney, Ainsworth Sullivan Tracy and Knauf
Associations
2003 - 2003
Albany County Bar AssociationPresident
2001 - 2003
Albany County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
1993 - 1994
New York State Bar AssociationHouse of Delegates
1981 - 2008
New York State Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
Education
1976
Albany Law School of Union University
Juris Doctor
1974
Union College (Schenectady, NY)
Bachelor of Science
N/A
Eidgenossische Technische Hochschule
Speaking Engagements
2008
Matrimonial Update
Trial of Fault in Divorce Litigation
2007
Basic Matrimonial Practice
Objections to an Order of the Support Magistrate and Appeal After Objections
Publications
2008
New York State Bar Association Family Law Review
The Case for Parental Access Guiidelines in New York
1992
New York State Domestic Relations Reporter
Pensions and Retirement Plans: Valuation Strategies
1992
New York State Bar Association Family Law Review
The Case for Joint Custody in New York
N/A
Albany county Bar Association Newsletter
Matrimonial Update 2003-2009
Languages
German
Greek