Josh Michael Friedman

Josh Michael Friedman

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 34 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Civil Rights

53 West Jackson Blvd, Suite 1028, Chicago, IL

About Josh

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 85%

Have you been fired? I can help you fire back. I represent employees in almost all aspects of the employemnt relationship, whethe it involves a wrongful discharge or termination, sexual or other forms of harassment, race, age and other forms of discrimination, unpaid wages and overtime, disability and Family Medical Leave Act claims, unemployment claims, retaliation and whistleblower claims, and just about any other form of mistreatment that may occur in the workplace.

30 years

85%
Civil Rights 15%

I represent individuals whose civil rights have been violated by police officers and other public officials, including claims for false arrest, false imprisonment, police misconduct and brutality, and failure to provide medical care.

30 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 31 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1994

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 34 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1991

Suspended

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

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

36 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Cynthia | September 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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...ry angry and disappointed but felt relief after consulting with Attorney Friedman. He was able to work with my employer so that I received a settlement for the discrimination I experienced. I am so grateful for his help and am now able to focus on the joy of my new baby instead of the idiot boss I worked for.

Posted by Greg | December 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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 ...that could have been said in one sentence. My wife and I contacted two of Josh's reference by phone, and they were very positive. Josh gave me great advice in my effort to collect money owed by a former employer. He laid out the pros and cons of various courses of action, including an explanation of the costs and time involved in suing the company. He didn't push the litigation option, which would have been more profitable for him. His advice helped me decide to settle with the company. Josh made important changes to the settlement agreement. I recommend Josh for employer problems.

Posted by Lucia | May 27, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Josh Friedman won our case

This is a follow-up to my previous review. I just received the decision from Unemployment after the hearing that I WON THE CASE and will receive unemployment benefits- this is thanks to Josh Friedman's hard work to this case and his excellent representation! I am so happy that I went with him as my... lawyer!

Posted by Rimma | October 16, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

if you want to win your battle choose Josh Friedman

Josh helped me to settle a deal with my former employer. He is very knowledgeable and professional, always kept me updated with details, provided reasonable recommendations and opinion s. It took him a short time to get familiar with my situation and start pushing my case forward. I'm very pleased ...with the work he has done for me.

Posted by Steve | July 23, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

A very positive, reassuring and professional response to a very devastating attack of a 32 year career

I feel extremely fortunate to have been referred to Josh Friedman. Without his support and professional legal representation, I most likely would not have even pursued the matter. His guidance and positive perseverance thoughout the process not only kept me from making legal mistakes, but most assu...redly kept the process moving in the right direction. I feel that if I had not had the good fortune of Mr. Friedmans representation, I would not have attained any resolution. Due to his expertise, we pervailed with not only a financial resolution, but also (and even more importantly to me) a vindication of a wrong perpatrated against me. I hope to never need legal representation again, but I am very happy to report that this experience was a very positive one due to the very caring, supportive and professional expertise of Josh Friedman.

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Josh Michael Friedman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin Collopy

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly recommend Josh for any labor law and employment issues."

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Zisl Edelson

Civil rights lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Howard Lewis

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Friedman is an outstanding attorney whom I highly recommend."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. An intelligent and an amazing attorney."

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David Neel

Unknown lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Michael Zoldan

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Judy Goldstein

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Civil rights lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Geller

Unknown lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Josh. Highly respected attorney in the legal community with a reputation for client advocacy and dedication."

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Sean Cleary

Civil rights lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Civil rights lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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Louis Meyer

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Paul Abney

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Friedman provides common sense and high quality advice."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Robert Harris

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Honest advice, practical answers on AVVO. He is a skilled and concerned advocate for his clients."

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Charles Watson

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Adam Zimmerman

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Heewon O'Connor

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Friedman is very well versed in employment law, and I strongly endorse him."

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Kristine Karila

Civil rights lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Friedman is an excellent attorney. He gives good advice in a succinct manner."

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David Neel

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Anthony Cameron

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Louis Meyer

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Charles Watson

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Adam Zimmerman

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

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

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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

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