Michael Neil Friedman

Michael Neil Friedman

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 40 years

Real estate Lawyer at Calabasas, CA
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Litigation, Land Use & Zoning, Construction & Development

4500 Park Granada, Suite 202, Calabasas, CA

About Michael

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 200-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 5 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2020

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 40 years

State: California

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Hirschberg & Friedman, LLP

4500 Park Granada, Suite 202, Calabasas, CA, 91302

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Michael Neil Friedman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Felicia | September 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Miracle Worker!

Michael Friedman helped me and my family do what seemed to be impossible - get the DWP to rescind a false and egrigious $51,000 water bill! My elderly parents were tormented with service shutoff and collection threats for 8.5 months for not paying this outrageous bill. For 8.5 months we tried to get... DWP (via phone, email and in person) to investigate the nature of this bill to no avail. No one ever responded. Finally, when Mr. Friedman got on the case, within two weeks my parents' case was resolved and the monster of a bill was rescinded, accompanied by a public apology from the DWP broadcast on national television. Thanks to Michael Friedman my parents and finally have peace of mind after 8.5 months of torment. Words can't adequately describe our gratitude.

Posted by Julie | August 26, 2014 | State, Local And Municipal Law

Absolutely outstanding

Michael Friedman took over our case from another lawyer. The results were like night and day. Immediately he did research and based on that did such powerful presentations to the city that they realized a building had been built illegally. It was a very difficult case and because of him we are in ...a very good position. He is outstanding, has a thorough knowledge that he can pull up immediately, and he is generous with his time. He never makes you feel that any question is too small. I cannot recommend him highly enough. He is truly a fine lawyer in every sense of the word.

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Michael Neil Friedman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Justin Block

Real estate lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Tozer

Real estate lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Amina Merritt

Real estate lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I knew him in law school and believe he is still one of the best people practicing law."

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Leslie Hirschberg

Litigation lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with Michael for many years. He is a superlative attorney. He has an incredible depth of knowledge and experience, and his work product is among the best I've encountered. Michael is an aggressive litigator yet an adept and skilled legal strategist."

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Martin Spiegel

General practice lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I know Michael Friedman to be a conscientious, creative and hard working attorney."

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Cameron Kalunian

Litigation lawyer

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Justin Block

Land use and zoning lawyer

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Thomas Tozer

Real estate lawyer

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Amina Merritt

Juvenile law lawyer

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James Orland

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Managing Partner, Hirschberg & Friedman, LLP

2011 - 2012

General Counsel, Trust Deed Gallery, Inc.

2007 - 2011

Appellate Counsel, United Defense Group, LLP

1989 - 1997

Lead Counsel, Law Offices of Michael N. Friedman

1989 - 2007

Of Counsel, Law Offices Of Alan Robert Block

1988 - 1994

Project Attorney, Law Offices of Gert K. Hirschberg

1988 - 1994

Project Attorney, Law Offices Of David M. Harney

Associations

2012 - Present

USC Gould School of Law Mentor Program

Mentor

2007 - 2007

Calabasas Environmental Commission

Chair

2007 - 2009

Calabasas General Plan Advisory Committee

Member

2006 - 2009

Calabasas Environmental Commission

Commissioner

Education

1984

USC Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

UCLA

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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