Ivan Matthew Friedman

Ivan Matthew Friedman

also known as Ivan Friedman, Ivan 'Buddy' Friedman

3.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at San Marcos, TX
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

323 West Hopkins, San Marcos, TX

About Ivan

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 33%

33 years | 1,200 cases

33%
Divorce and Separation 33%

27 years | 500 cases

33%
Child Support 15%

I served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Child Support Division from 1993-1994, covering the San Antonio area including Atascosa, Bexar, Colorado, Comal, DeWitt, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Karnes, Lavaca, and Wilson Counties. I handled Enforcement, Establishment (Paternity), and Modification of Child Support orders in both the original trial court and on appeal. Since leaving the Attorney General's office I have continued to represent both custodial and non-custodial parents with these issues

33 years | 4,000 cases

15%
Family 14%

I handle a full range of family law cases from child support and child custody to adoption, divorce, pre-marital agreements (pre-nups), termination, and related cases.

33 years | 5,730 cases

14%
Adoption 5%

27 years | 30 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 32 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1993

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Ivan Friedman

323 West Hopkins, San Marcos, TX, 78666

Law Offices of Ivan Matthew Friedman

115 Camaron Street, San Antonio, TX, 78205

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Ivan Matthew Friedman's Reviews

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3.9 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Andrea | August 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hello

Ivan, would you do me a favor please and send my file to me via email. This is Andrea saunders, there's a couple things I need to look at. I would appreciate it if you could just send those court documents and whatever papers my family added, I want to see everything please. Also, I am beginning the... process of a divorce. And I'd like to speak to you about a couple of things. It's totally different being on this side of the prison door, I can actually get some things done. I appreciate everything you did for me sir.. I would like to work with you again. I think if we had more than 30 seconds to to get to know each other and discuss a few things we would probably get some really good results. I will never have that loss of control again, being bulldozed while I'm already completely helpless and in shackles for something I didn't do and by people who are supposed to be my support system, really put a spur under my saddle to never let that happen to me again!. I mean business this time!.. My email address is [email protected] if you need to call and confirm it's really me please text me or call me at 254-229-1552. It's very important that I get these pages... thank you ,,,we'll talk soon

Posted by Whitney | May 11, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

"I forgot to file a stupid affidavit." - Ivan Matthew Friedman, Esq.

Mr. Friedman showed up at 8:30 a.m. or so for a legal matter set for 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 9th, 2022. My ex-husband is Mr. Friedman's client. My ex-husband did not even show up with Mr. Friedman, and my ex-husband's presence and my presence and the presence of my attorney were required. My attorne...y and I showed up by 9:00 a.m., just outside of Courtroom #8 at the Hays County Government Center in San Marcos, fully ready to have the matter addressed by Judge Hays. Our matter was the first on the docket that morning of May 9th, at which point Mr. Friedman apologized to the court for his "forgetful" error. It's my belief that Mr. Friedman intended to waste the resources of my ex-husband, my attorney, and myself as well as the resources of the court, which belong to the taxpayers of Hays County. I believe that Mr. Friedman's "forgetting" to file the "stupid" affidavit was not on accident. There are no stupid affidavits. There are, however, stupid mistakes as well as some stupid people. I wonder if Mr. Friedman's ethics will be called into question over this sort of thing since I think any reasonable person would not think that this use of resources is in anyone's best interest except for maybe my ex-husband or Mr. Friedman's financial gain. I am certain that God and/or Karma will sort "Buddy" out as he should be. I appreciate your hearing me out through this means of communication, and I hope my feedback is helpful to all citizens of Hays County, the great State of Texas, and the United States of America.

Posted by Carol | April 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

C

As a licensed attorney for 30 years, when it came time to seek an attorney to represent me in my divorce, I knew exactly what I needed. I wanted someone who was board certified in family law, respected by the local judiciary and legal community, and would be a fierce advocate. I found all this, and... more, in Ivan Friedman. Mr. Friedman was always responsive to my many questions and concerns. He proved, during an arduous eight-hour mediation, to be an effective and sensitive negotiator. His billing was fair and cost-effective. As for his staff, I always received courteous and prompt responses. I highly endorse Ivan Friedman.

Posted by anonymous | March 2, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce & Separation advice session

No one ever called me, I paid to have a 15 min consultation to be able to ask some question. No one called

Ivan Friedman

Replied last May 26, 2016

I called and did not reach this potential client at around 11:30 p.m., within a couple of minutes of receiving the message that he was interested in a 15 minute telephone consultation, then immediately sent a text message letting him know I would try again in the morning. When I talked to him in the morning he said he received no message and had already found the answer to his question. I apologized, and I would assume his $39 was refunded.

Posted by anonymous | September 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you Ivan!

Ivan was great in our adoption. From day one he was available and responsive. He made us feel valued and was very efficient and knowledgable. He was also very friendly and professional. We are grateful to him for all he's done and would highly recommend him.

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Ivan Matthew Friedman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Roy Warren

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. i know Buddy as a fellow lawyer in the community and I have worked on some of the same cases where we had co-defendants. He is a genuine lawyer that cares about his clients. I trust his professional expertise. In fact he is currently representing my daughter-in-law."

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Rebecca Carrillo

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ivan Friedman is a smart attorney who is a good advocate for his clients.I endorse this lawyer."

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James Balagia

General practice lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ivan Friedman wholeheartedly. I met Ivan while we both attended law school at UT in 1990. We have been friends since that time. I have watched Ivan in the courtroom and in the legal community for the past twenty years. Ivan has a great reputation as a trial lawyer and his ethics are beyond reproach. I regularly refer family law and administrative law cases to Ivan and would not hesitate to hire Ivan to represent me. Ivan is truthful and has strong character. He is also knowledgeable in a number of legal fields. I highly recommend and endorse my good friend, Ivan Friedman."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Best of San Antonio Top 12, Proactive Resources

Work Experience

1995 - 2007

Chief of Staff/General Counsel/Committee Clerk, Texas House of Representatives

1993 - 1994

Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General of Texas

1993 - 1993

Legislative Aide, Senate of the State of Texas, Senator Gregory Luna

1992 - 1992

Intern/Clerk, United States Magistrate's Court

Associations

2010 - Present

San Antonio Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

San Antonio Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2009 - Present

Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association

Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Environmental and Natural Reources Section

Member

2005 - Present

Joe E. Moreno Scholarship Fund

Board Member, Counsel

2002 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Member

2000 - Present

Hays County Bar Association

President, VP, Exec. Director

1993 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2001 - 2002

City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Board

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Comal County divorce

Agreed settlement following mediation, depositions, and jury trial setting

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Education

2009

Texas Tech University

MA - Masters (Public Administration)

1992

University of Texas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

University of California - Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of ArtsA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2009

2009 Economic Summit

Renewable Energy: Wind Energy in South Texas

Publications

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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