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Paul D Friedman
Open for Business- Phoenix, AZ
- Licensed for 32 years
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About Paul
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 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
- Brain injury: 20%
Significant Traumatic Head Injury Cases
30 years, 15 cases
- Birth injury: 20%
Significant Traumatic Birth or Adolescent Injury Cases
32 years, 10 cases
- Personal injury: 20%
Automobile Accidents, Civil Assault, Premises Liability, Defective Products
31 years, 2,000 cases
- Ethics and professional responsibility: 20%
Conference Speaker, Case Review, Forensic Testimony, Board Expert Testimony and/or Representation
20 years, 50 cases
- Medical malpractice: 20%
Significant Medical Malpractice Cases on behalf of Claimants and Conferences Regarding Professionals
32 years, 100 cases
Languages spoken
English
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Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC | Good Standing | 2004 | 02/13/2021 |
| CO | Active | 1992 | 08/11/2021 |
| AZ | Active | 1989 | 09/05/2021 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| The Valley's Top Personal Injury Attorneys | North Valley Magazine | 2020 |
| Top 50 Attorneys | Superlawyers | 2020 |
| Top 25 Medical Malpractice Attorneys | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2019 |
| Top 25 Brain Injury Attorneys | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2019 |
| Best Lawyers in America | Best Lawyers | 2017 |
| Southwest Superlawyers | Top Attorneys in Arizona | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Magazine | Top Attorneys in Arizona | 2017 |
| Top Attorneys in Arizona | Southwest Superlawyers | 2016 |
| Top Attorneys in Arizona | Southwest Superlawyers | 2015 |
| 10 Best Attorneys for the State of Arizona | American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2014 |
| Top Attorneys in Arizona | Southwest Super Lawyers | 2014 |
| 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 | 2013 |
| Top Attorneys in Arizona | AZ Magazine | 2012 |
| The Valley's Top Lawyers | North Valley Magazine | 2012 |
| Top 100 Trial Attorneys | The National Trial Lawyers | 2012 |
| Top Attorneys in Arizona | Southwest Superlawyers | 2012 |
| Top Attorneys in Arizona | Southwest Superlawyers | 2011 |
| Top Attorneys in Arizona | AZ Magazine | 2011 |
| Top 100 Trial Attorneys | The National Trial Lawyers | 2011 |
| Top 100 Trial Attorneys | The American Trial Lawyers Assoc. | 2010 |
| Top Attorneys in Arizona | AZ Magazine | 2010 |
| Top Attorneys in Arizona | Southwest Superlawyers | 2010 |
| Leading Plaitniff's Attorneys in America | Lawdragon | 2007 |
| Top Attorneys in Arizona | Southwest Super Lawyers | 2007 |
| Certified Civil Trial Specialist | National Board of Trial Advocacy | 2005 |
| Who's Who in American Law | Marquis Who's Who in American Law | 2001 |
| Certified in Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation | State Bar of Arizona | 1997 |
| International Who's Who Of Professionals | Gibralter Publishing | 1996 |
| Phi Beta Kappa | Alpha Omega Chapter | 1985 |
| Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges | Center for Student Development and Programs | 1985 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shareholder | BURG SIMPSON ELDREDGE HERSH JARDINE, PC | 2018 - Present |
| Designated Broker | All Referrals, LLC | 2014 - Present |
| Judge Pro Tempore | Superior Court for the State of Arizona | 2005 - Present |
| Designated Broker | Attorney's Realty, LLC | 2005 - 2013 |
| Adjunct Professor | Midwestern University/Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine | 2004 - 2012 |
| Member | O'Steen & Harrison, PLC | 1996 - 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Goldman & Kaplan, Ltd. | 1995 - 1996 |
| Attorney | Law Offices of James F. Brooks | 1991 - 1994 |
| Attorney | Teilborg, Sanders & Parks | 1989 - 1991 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National Board of Legal Specialty Certification | Board Certified Civil Pretrial Practice Advocate | 2012 - Present |
| American Board of Trial Advocates | Associate | 2012 - Present |
| American College of Forensic Examiners Institute | CFC, CI, DABFE | 2009 - Present |
| National Board of Trial Advocacy | Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate | 2005 - Present |
| American Society of Human Genetics | Member | 2004 - Present |
| American Society for Bioethics and Humanities | Member | 2004 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Institute of Ethics at Georgetown University | Member | 2004 - Present |
| American Society for Law, Medicine and Ethics | Member | 2004 - Present |
| American Association for Justice | Advocate | 1998 - Present |
| State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization | Certified in Injury & Wrongful Death Litigation | 1997 - Present |
| Arizona Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2007 - 2012 |
| National Association of Realtors | Realtor | 2004 - 2013 |
| American Bar Association | Member | 1997 - 2015 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CRC Press | Certified Forensic Consultant Body of Knowledge | 2016 |
| The Forensic Examiner | An Expert's Honor Is Not An Oxymoron | 2014 |
| The American College of Forensic Examiners | Certified Forensic Consulting Manual | 2014 |
| Phoenix Law Review | A New Professionalism for Arizona Attorneys: The Elimination of ‘"Zealous" Representation with the Foundation of Civility and Fairness | 2012 |
| Lawyers USA | The Ethics of Witness Preparation | 2008 |
| Lawyers USA | Win-At-All-Costs Litigation | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| EduKid | Should Many Suffer for a Bad Few | 2007 |
| Edukid | Lessons for Life | 2006 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| LaCrosse University | PhD - Doctorate | 2006 |
| College of Health Sciences at Midwestern University/Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine | MA - Masters | 2004 |
| California Western School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1989 |
| University of Arizona | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1985 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Forensic Consulting Course | Certified Forensic Consulting | 2015 |
| 23rd Executive Summit | Certified Forensic Consulting | 2015 |
| SATAI 2014 Conference | Witness Statements and Expert Testimony at Trial | 2014 |
| West Valley Bar Association CLE | Staying Off The State Bar's Disciplinary Screen | 2012 |
| Arizona State University School of Graduate Nursing | Preparing To Testify | 2008 |
| Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine | Medical Malpractice: A View From The Trenches | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Medical School/Practitioners Course | Medical Ethics and the Law | 2007 |
| Arizona State University | How to Prevent Bad Medicine | 2007 |
| 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 | 2006 |
| 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 | 2005 |
| Medical School/Practitioners Course | Research Ethics | 2004 |
| Medical School/Practitioners Course | Medical Ethics & The Law | 2003 |
| Psychology Symposium | Bioethics - How to Keep Your Practice Out Of Court | 2001 |
| Ethics Conference | Ethics Issues for Civil Trial Attorneys | 1998 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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June 16, 2020
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December 23, 2018
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July 8, 2011
Excellent Attorney for Excellent Results
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Posted by Scott
July 5, 2011
Great Healthcare Counsel
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Posted by Marsia
July 2, 2011
Birth Injury
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Posted by Kate
March 31, 2008
Excellent Ethical Attorney
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Posted by anonymous
February 22, 2008
Wrongful Death Matter
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February 10, 2008
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Andrew Alex, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 20, 2016
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John O'Brien, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 2, 2014
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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.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on May 22, 2014
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I endorse Paul. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Erena Baybik, Ethics and professional responsibility Attorney on Jan 6, 2014
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Paul is an excellent lawyer and anyone he represents should know that they are in good hands.
Andrew Ellis, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 20, 2013
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I endorse Paul. He is well respected in the community for his knowledge, experience and integrity.
Stanley Lerner, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 6, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
Geoffrey Trachtenberg, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 28, 2012
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I am pleased to endorse Paul, a fantastic attorney and tireless advocate.
Scott Palumbo, Medical malpractice Attorney on Aug 28, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer.
Ward Rasmussen, Brain injury Attorney on Aug 6, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
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.
Mark Worischeck, Litigation Attorney on Jul 22, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Paul is a gifted trial lawyer who works tirelessly for his clients. He consistently achieves superb results. Above all, he is a true professional.
Scott Harris, Medical malpractice Attorney on Jul 6, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
Jonathan O'Steen, Medical malpractice Attorney on Jun 11, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
Dr. Friedman is an exceptional attorney. He is very attentive to his clients and thorough in his case preparation.
Steven Reed, Slip and fall accident Attorney on May 22, 2008
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
Stephen Leshner, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 27, 2008
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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 Englander, Medical malpractice Attorney on Feb 21, 2008
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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.
Cost
- Hourly Rates $550-$550/hour
- Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs120 minutes
- Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.29%-40%