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Josh Michael Friedman
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Biography
Have you been fired? Well, you can fire back with the Law Offices of Josh Friedman. With 21 years of experience litigating against some of the world's largest companies, I can help individuals who have been fired, harassed, discriminated against or denied wages fight back against their employers. Whether you need to recover a small unpaid payroll check, you have been denied unemployment, or you blew the whistle on an unscrupulous employee within your company and were discharged, call me for a free consultation.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
85%
30 years
Civil Rights
15%
30 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Illinois for 31 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in Ohio for 34 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Josh Michael Friedman
53 West Jackson Blvd, Suite 1028, Chicago, IL, 60604-3827
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Josh Michael Friedman's Reviews
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Posted by Cynthia | September 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Settled Pregnancy Discrimination case
I hired Attorney Friedman to help with pregnancy discrimination at work. I had a complicated, high risk pregnancy and my boss tried to force me on medical leave so she wouldn't have to remember when I had medical appointments. My boss demanded I disappear for causing such an inconvenience. I was ve...
Posted by anonymous | June 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Sales Executive
Josh advised me that my situation was worth pursuing but did not over-promise results. He presented my facts to the company and followed up in a way which elicited a favorable response. Josh is a great listener and very professional with everyone he engages on both sides. I strongly recommend you ...
Posted by Dominic | May 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Excellent Service, Intelligent Strategy & Desired Outcome. All A Client Can Ask For....
I was referred to Josh Friedman by a colleague, so he could assist me with an issue I was having with a former employer. I hired Josh to handle a contract dispute over a severance agreement and share repurchase that was not being honored. Unlike other lawyers I've worked with, Josh took all the tim...
Posted by Greg | December 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Very helpful
I wouldn't select an attorney simply because of online reviews, but Josh's positive online reviews got him into my short list. I spoke to several attorneys as I was looking for legal help, and Josh was concise, clear, and logical, as opposed to some of the others who spoke at length to say something ...
Posted by Fiona Shubrook | September 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Settlement of employment
Josh Friedman did and excellent job of helping me out in getting a settlement from my former employer, with whom I had been an employee for 23 years. I would recommend Mr. Friedman to anyone who has a specific problem in his field of expertise.
Josh Michael Friedman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly recommend Josh for any labor law and employment issues."
"Josh Friedman is an excellent attorney. He is very knowledgable and devoted to his clients. He is also very helpful to other attorneys in the legal community and shares his knowledge generously. I recommend Josh very highly."
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"Josh is a great lawyer. If you are looking for an employment lawyer then hire him. He's an expert in the field with lots of experience. You cannot do better."
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"Mr. Friedman is a knowledgeable and skilled attorney. I would not hesitate to refer clients to him and in fact have done so in the past. I have also sought his counsel for personal employment law matters."
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"Mr. Friedman is a knowledgeable and seasoned attorney who I highly recommend for all employment and labor law related matters. His approach is straight forward and honest, and I know him to be a zealous advocate on behalf of his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Friedman provides common sense and high quality advice."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Honest advice, practical answers on AVVO. He is a skilled and concerned advocate for his clients."
"I have been following Mr. Friedman on Avvo for quite some time. I have found his postings and counseling's to be insightful, legally correct, and more importantly, practical. It's very easy to cite the law and talk about what is theoretically possible. It's far more difficult to look at the facts and discern what is realistically possible.Josh can do so. I endorse this lawyer."
"Through AVVO I have been able to see how skilled and knowledgeable Josh is in the area of employment & labor law. His answers show an experienced and informed attorney. You would be well served to have Josh fighting for your rights."
"Mr. Friedman is very well versed in employment law, and I strongly endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Friedman is an excellent attorney. He gives good advice in a succinct manner."
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Experience
Honors
1991
Graduated cum laude, Case Western Reserve Univerity School of Law
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Attorney, The Law Offices of Josh Friedman
Associations
Chicago Bar Association
Chair, Solo Small Firm Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Cobige v. City of Chicago
Obtained jury verdict of $5,000,000
Education
1991
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
The University of Virginia
MA - Masters
Speaking Engagements
2017
General Practice Bootcamp
Basic Labor Law Discrimination
2003
Marketing Your Law Practice in the 21st Century
Three Fundamental Principles of Marketing Your Law Practice
Publications
2001
16 Causes of Action 2d
Cause of Action to Recover Damages Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is there a law regarding severance pkg due to position elimination?
14 Apr 2025
Q&A
Can I be fired due to my disability? I was having a panic attack, told my manager, she wanted to meet but I couldn't & got fired
25 Mar 2025
Q&A
Is my unsigned noncompete enforceable under Illinois law if it was in my employment agreement?
04 Feb 2025