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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 32 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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Showing 11 - 15 of 19 reviews | Advocacy
Posted by Lucia | May 26, 2015
Best Unemployement Benefits Lawyer 5 STAR Attorney Josh Friedman
I met attorney Josh Friedman in a case about my employment termination. I was very nervous not having any experience with this situation. He was so patient with me and my broken english and took the time to listen and explain everything in detail that I needed to know. He responded to all my quest...
Posted by Sam | May 12, 2015
Previous employer compensation issues
Josh was absolutely superb. I had an issue with an former employer (a major bank), regarding my compensation - they were making my life miserable, dragging me through low-end collections agencies and sending threatening letters, until Josh stepped in, reviewed the contract and resolved the issue with...
Posted by plenore.so | April 13, 2015
Beyond Stressed with Employer, however Josh was my teacher throughout this ordeal
I found Josh Friedman on this website. I was in a constant battle to keep my job despite a supervisor who routinely discriminated against me. He listened and advised me every step of the way. He sent his initial letter of intent and that got heads rolling. However, it was the retaliatory games th...
Posted by Michelle | March 17, 2015
Trustworthy
I hired Josh to assist with a non-compete case with a former employer. Since there were various lawyers hired from each side, he made sure to communicate to these multiple parties on my behalf, keeping me informed each step of the way. Regarding email communication, Josh was incredibly prompt, som...
Posted by Marcus | October 31, 2014
Appeal for Unemployment Benefits
Josh represented me for my appeal. He is definitely knowledgeable in employment laws and is very professional. He gave me a realistic analysis of the possible outcomes for my case but nonetheless prepared me well for the appeal. I would have engaged Josh much earlier in the process when I have my...
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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"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 this legal? Do I need to hire legal help?
17 Jun 2026
Q&A
I need an attorney to negotiate a better severance package for me.
15 Jun 2026
Q&A
Is there a law regarding severance pkg due to position elimination?
14 Apr 2025