James Anthony Frieden

James Anthony Frieden

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 50 years

Litigation Lawyer at Santa Monica, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Probate, Appeals

1717 4th St 3rd Fl, Santa Monica, CA

About James

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Litigation 60%

All types of litigation including Probate, Business, Real Estate, Construction, Consumer, major accidents, and Copyright

50 years | 300 cases

60%
Probate 30%

All matters relating to probate, including probate litigation, wills, trusts, financial elder abuse.

20 years | 15 cases

30%
Appeals 10%

All appeals in civil cases. If I lose a case and the judge makes a mistake I will appeal. If I win and the other side appeals, I will defend the appeal.

45 years | 20 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 48 years

State: California

Acquired: 1977

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 50 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1975

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of James Anthony Frieden

1717 4th St 3rd Fl, Santa Monica, CA, 90401

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James Anthony Frieden's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Partnership

Trusted Lawyer and Adviser for Over 20 years

Jim Frieden has been my trusted adviser and lawyer for over 20 years. To say he is brilliant is just the beginning of Jim's story as a top flight litigator and trial lawyer. Jim is relentless, aggressive, passionate, creative, steadfast and caring. He takes his work home and many times it ...seems as though he works 24/7/365. Jim cannot be intimidated. In fact, if opposing counsel tries to intimidate him, that makes him even more passionate about and committed to his client's cause. Jim is never out researched or out-litigated by his opposing counsel. He enjoys taking on big name law firms, and he always comes through at trial, time and again. Presently Jim represents me with regards to a very litigious partnership claim. He is always one step ahead of the other lawyers involved and he is always professional when dealing with opposing counsel. I feel great comfort in having him on my team. Jim has been and remains my go to trial lawyer and legal adviser. When you have Jim on your side you have the experience and intelligence of a successful big firm trial lawyer with the street smarts, passion and efficiency of a sole practitioner. I highly recommend Jim for any complex legal and emotionally charged matter. Jim is an outstanding lawyer.

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Sara Poster

Litigation lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James Frieden is an outstanding litigation attorney who is highly regarded in the legal community. I strongly endorse this attorney."

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Robert Moss

Litigation lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse and highly recommend James Freiden. He has a keen intellect that he applies for his clients in their cases in a most capable and highly ethical manner. He is very knowledgeable in the law and extremely thorough in his preparation. He has excellent written and verbal skills that allow him to be a successful advocate."

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Donald Boss

Litigation lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim and I were opposing counsel on a hotly contested probate/trust matter several years ago. We were able to settle the case in a way that was mutually beneficial to our clients. Since then, I have worked with Jim on other matters. He is hard-working, knowledgeable, and ethical. His clients are very satisfied with his representation. I highly recommend him."

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Jane Hall

Litigation lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Jim Frieden for many years and believe he has one of the finest legal minds I have ever worked with. One of Jim's greatest strengths, and there are many, is that he does not give up. Once he has taken on a case, he hones in on the important issues and doesn't stop until all avenues to succeed are addressed. He recently handled a case I referred to him where it required arguing a difficult issue and an appeal. He never slowed down, won the appeal and won in the trial court when it readdressed the issues. I cannot recommend him highly enough."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1989 - Present

Owner, Law Office of James A. Frieden

1975 - 1976

Staff Attorney, Boston Legal Assistance Project

Associations

1990 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

Education

1975

Boston College Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1971

Brandeis University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

1986

Little, Brown & Co publications Massachusetts Standardized Civil Practice Forms

Languages

English

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