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Paul D Friedman
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Biography
Paul D. Friedman is a nationally recognized speaker in the area of ethics. In addition to his law degree, he has a master's degree in bioethics and a doctorate of philosophy involving comparative ethics. Dr. Friedman is Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist and a Civil Pre-Trial Specialist by the National Board Legal Specialty Certification, is a Diplomate with the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys in Medical Malpractice, and is Certified as an Injury and Wrongful Death Specialist by the State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specializations. He is also an Associate with the American Board of Trial Advocates.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Birth Injury
20%
36 years | 10 cases
Brain Injury
20%
34 years | 15 cases
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
20%
24 years | 50 cases
Medical Malpractice
20%
36 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 600-600 per hour
Contingency
29%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Arizona for 36 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 21 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 33 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh Jardine, PC
2390 E. Camelback, Suite 403, Phoenix, AZ, 85016
Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh Jardine, PC
40 Inverness Dr, Englewood, CO, 80112
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Paul D Friedman's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 13 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Jill | April 1, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Amazing Medical Malpractice Attorney!
his was the most difficult thing I have ever been through in my entire life. Paul and Ronda ensured that I felt comfortable the entire way. I felt as though I had a say the entire way. He asked my opinion and what I wanted to do along the way. When we ended up in court for a two week trial. I ha...
Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
10 STARS
This was not an easy decision and it was important for me to know that the person I chose to work with would take my case for all the right reasons. Paul was always empathetic and sensitive to my own and my family's grief. There are no words to describe my gratitude to Paul and his staff. I don't...
Posted by Dylan | April 9, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best service I have ever received from a lawyer
I had a class action lawsuit against myself and my former company. Paul Friedman could not have been more professional and steadfast when dealing with my case. Paul kept me up-to-date on a regular basis and answered every question I had. He was straight to the point and allowed me to feel absolutely ...
Posted by Kathi | December 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Fantastic Advocate
Dr. Friedman represented us in a medical malpractice action years ago and has maintained communication with us since that time. He was a trusted advocate and handled the case ethically and with precision.
Posted by Jeffrey Brewer | May 7, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Talk was interesting, challenging
Asked me of goal, connections in case against rude doctors, but would like to consult with him more about on assault on me 2 years, 4.75 months ago from which I have a bad injury, as well as help for 2 under 18 years of age witnesses who even tried to intervene in fight and who I know have trauma fro...
Paul D Friedman's Lawyer Endorsements
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"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"I endorse Paul. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Erena Baybik
Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Jan 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Paul is an excellent lawyer and anyone he represents should know that they are in good hands."
"I endorse Paul. He is well respected in the community for his knowledge, experience and integrity."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Friedman for nearly 20 years. Mr. Friedman is very experienced and great with clients. He is a very ethical and hard working advocate for his clients."
"I am pleased to endorse Paul, a fantastic attorney and tireless advocate."
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"Paul is extremely knowledgable in the area of traumatic brain injuries. Combining that knowledge with superior litigation skills and unquestioned ethics, makes Paul the perfect advocate for clients trying to be compensated for this devastating injury."
"Paul is a gifted trial lawyer who works tirelessly for his clients. He consistently achieves superb results. Above all, he is a true professional."
"I utilize the services of Paul Friedman for medical malpractice cases because of his expertise in this area and his ability to pay for the high costs in litigating these types of cases. Dr. Friedman and his staff are highly trained in handling malpractice cases and their communication with the clients and co-counsel are phenomenal. I highly recommend Paul Friedman when considering a referral."
"Dr. Friedman is an exceptional attorney. He is very attentive to his clients and thorough in his case preparation."
"I worked with Paul Friedman on a Federal Tort Claim Act case involving serious injuries. With Paul's knowledge of Federal Court Procedure and ability to litigate challenging liability issues, we were able to resolve the matter expediently and beneficially for the client."
"I have known Paul professionally for over 12 years, and have found him to be an experienced, thorough and highly skilled trial lawyer, who works hard for his clients and gets excellent results."
"Paul is a highly experienced and ethical attorney, who is extremely committed to and has a long track record of getting outstanding results for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Top 50 Attorney, SuperLawyers
2021
Top 50 Attorney, Superlawyers
2020
The Valley's Top Personal Injury Attorneys, North Valley Magazine
2020
Top 50 Attorneys, Superlawyers
2019
Top 25 Medical Malpractice Attorneys, National Trial Lawyers Association
2019
Top 25 Brain Injury Attorneys, National Trial Lawyers Association
2017
Phoenix Magazine, Top Attorneys in Arizona
2017
Southwest Superlawyers, Top Attorneys in Arizona
2017
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2016
Top Attorneys in Arizona, Southwest Superlawyers
2015
Top Attorneys in Arizona, Southwest Superlawyers
2014
10 Best Attorneys for the State of Arizona, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2014
Top Attorneys in Arizona, Southwest Super Lawyers
2013
Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2013
To Attorneys in Arizona, Southwest Superlawyers
2013
Top Attorneys in Arizona, Phoenix Magazine
2013
Top Attorneys in Arizona, Arizona Magazine
2012
The Valley's Top Lawyers, North Valley Magazine
2012
Top Attorneys in Arizona, AZ Magazine
2012
Top 100 Trial Attorneys, The National Trial Lawyers
2012
Top Attorneys in Arizona, Southwest Superlawyers
2011
Top Attorneys in Arizona, Southwest Superlawyers
2011
Top Attorneys in Arizona, AZ Magazine
2011
Top 100 Trial Attorneys, The National Trial Lawyers
2010
Top Attorneys in Arizona, AZ Magazine
2010
Top Attorneys in Arizona, Southwest Superlawyers
2010
Top 100 Trial Attorneys, The American Trial Lawyers Assoc.
2007
Leading Plaitniff's Attorneys in America, Lawdragon
2007
Top Attorneys in Arizona, Southwest Super Lawyers
2005
Certified Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2001
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
1997
Certified in Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation, State Bar of Arizona
1996
International Who's Who Of Professionals, Gibralter Publishing
1985
Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Omega Chapter
1985
Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, Center for Student Development and Programs
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Shareholder, BURG SIMPSON ELDREDGE HERSH JARDINE, PC
2014 - Present
Designated Broker, All Referrals, LLC
2005 - Present
Judge Pro Tempore, Superior Court for the State of Arizona
2021 - 2022
Professor - Medical Malpractice, Arizona State University College of Law
2005 - 2013
Designated Broker, Attorney's Realty, LLC
2004 - 2012
Adjunct Professor, Midwestern University/Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
1996 - 2018
Member, O'Steen & Harrison, PLC
1995 - 1996
Attorney, Goldman & Kaplan, Ltd.
1991 - 1994
Attorney, Law Offices of James F. Brooks
1989 - 1991
Attorney, Teilborg, Sanders & Parks
Associations
2022 - Present
American Board of Professional Liability AttorneysDiplomate - Medical Malpractice
2012 - Present
National Board of Legal Specialty CertificationBoard Certified Civil Pretrial Practice Advocate
2012 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesAssociate
2009 - Present
American College of Forensic Examiners InstituteCFC, CI, DABFE
2005 - Present
National Board of Trial AdvocacyBoard Certified Civil Trial Advocate
2004 - Present
American Society of Human GeneticsMember
2004 - Present
American Society for Bioethics and HumanitiesMember
2004 - Present
Kennedy Institute of Ethics at Georgetown UniversityMember
2004 - Present
American Society for Law, Medicine and EthicsMember
1998 - Present
American Association for JusticeAdvocate
1997 - Present
State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal SpecializationCertified in Injury & Wrongful Death Litigation
2007 - 2012
Arizona Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2004 - 2013
National Association of RealtorsRealtor
1997 - 2015
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Dillon v. Pitt
Jury Verdict $2,800,000
Bonnes v. Biological Resource Center, et al.
Trial Verdict - $58,500,000
Mannino v. Carriage Industries, LLC
Judgement of $2,700,000
Ankarlo v. Holmes
confidentiality agreement
Harris v. Miller
$2,500,000
Grajeda v. Cook
Judgment of $1,205,000
Gongora v. Hazen
Judgment of $600,000
Martinez v. Resendez
Judgment of $2,000,000
Bakke v. Kingman Regional Medical Center
Resolution Against Multiple Defendants and Trial
Davis v. Ballecer
Verdict for $500,000
State of Arizona v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco Co., et al.
Settlement-Tobacco Industry for 3 Billion Dollars
Camblin v. City of Phoenix
Judgment for $1,700,000
Sims v. Chandler Regional Hospital, et al.
Resolution Against Multiple Defendants
Camblin v. City of Phoenix
Judgment for $1,700,000
Education
2006
LaCrosse University
PhD - Doctorate
2004
College of Health Sciences at Midwestern University/Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
MA - Masters
1989
California Western School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
University of Arizona
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2022
Over 20 Seminars and Conferences since 2016 to Present
Multiple Seminars on Bad Faith, Traumatic Brain Injury, Jury Selection, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury
2015
Certified Forensic Consulting Course
Certified Forensic Consulting
2015
23rd Executive Summit
Certified Forensic Consulting
2014
SATAI 2014 Conference
Witness Statements and Expert Testimony at Trial
2012
West Valley Bar Association CLE
Staying Off The State Bar's Disciplinary Screen
2008
Arizona State University School of Graduate Nursing
Preparing To Testify
2008
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Malpractice: A View From The Trenches
2007
Medical School/Practitioners Course
Medical Ethics and the Law
2007
Arizona State University
How to Prevent Bad Medicine
2006
Medical School/Practitioners Course
Bioethics and the Law
2006
Glendale Community College
Etiology of Bioethics
2006
Employees Assistance Professionals Association
Legal and Ethical Issues in Behavioral Health
2006
Arizona State University
Rules and Regulations for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners
2005
Western States Osteopathic Conference
Ethical Issues of Tort Reform
2005
Medical School/Practitioners Course
Contemporary Readings in Bioethics
2005
Medical Schoo/Practitioners Course
Foundations of Bioethics
2005
Death and Dying Issues
Interpretation of the Law Regarding Medical Issues
2004
Medical School/Practitioners Course
Research Ethics
2003
Medical School/Practitioners Course
Medical Ethics & The Law
2001
Psychology Symposium
Bioethics - How to Keep Your Practice Out Of Court
1998
Ethics Conference
Ethics Issues for Civil Trial Attorneys
Publications
2022
Best Lawyers
Head Games
2016
2014
The Forensic Examiner
An Expert's Honor Is Not An Oxymoron
2014
The American College of Forensic Examiners
Certified Forensic Consulting Manual
2012
2008
Lawyers USA
The Ethics of Witness Preparation
2008
Lawyers USA
Win-At-All-Costs Litigation
2007
2006
Edukid
Lessons for Life
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I sue Pizza hut after getting a piece of metal stuck in the inside of my cheek from their pizza?
08 Nov 2019
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Bone spurs after fracture?
14 Oct 2019
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Unsafe lane change traffic ticket.
15 Oct 2019