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David Fried

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Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 19 years

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Licensed in New York for 19 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2006

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David Fried's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 14 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by J, New York | July 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business

Excellent representation. Fought like hell and saved my business.

David Fried and Adam Gonzalez did an excellent job representing my partner and I in a recent business dispute. My business partner and I had been in a dispute with a distributor. Communication was so bad that they were no longer answering our phone calls or e-mails. We hired David Fried's law ...firm for representation. They laid out several paths that we could go down, ultimately recommending that we begin with the (cheaper and quicker) path of peaceful negotiations before commencing a lengthy lawsuit. David and Adam immediately opened up communication with the other party and ultimately we were able to negotiate a settlement that saved our business. The best part was that they were able to save us the time, stress and expense of a lengthy lawsuit all while getting us the outcome that we wanted in the first place.

Posted by Jose | May 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Spectacular Attorney

I had an unexpected family court case pending and felt completely out of my element and found myself in desperate need of expert representation. In my search for an attorney the office of David Fried outshone all other prospects and my first call to his office was a Godsend. My first contact was with... Attorney Adam Gonzalez who went above and beyond to reassure me during a most stressful time in my life. His advice was thorough, patient, and compassionate and at no point did I feel as if my initial call was an intrusion upon his time. That initial exchange convinced me that it was that kind of attitude and commitment that I wanted working on my behalf. Upon my first meeting with Attorney David Fried I had the strong impression of being in the presence of an expert; an intellectual committed to giving every individual client the importance they deserve. It was only natural that I hire Attorney David Fried, a veritable intellectual warrior, and his professional staff, to be my voice and guides in a potentially thorny legal dilemma, which they resolved favorably, I might add.

Posted by Todd | June 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney

BEST OF THE BEST

Dave Fried and his staff are consummate professionals that go far beyond the call of duty to achieve great results. From every call being answered immediately to every task being completed thoroughly, they rise to the occasion. Not one message that I sent was ignored and not one call was unreturned. ...Dealing with Dave Fried is the most satisfied that I have ever been with legal counsel. I would recommend Dave Fried to anyone in need of desire of an effective, respectful and caring lawyer.

Posted by Paul | March 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Worked hard for excellent results

I hired David to represent me on a court-sponsored divorce mediation. The case ended up to be more complex than it appeared on first blush due to many irregularities in the procedures of the other party. David was able to consistently get good information, give reliable advice, and work effectivel...y with the court. He steered me away from strategies that would have been counter-productive, and on some complex issues, offered creative solutions which simultaneously simplified things and brought benefit to me as the client. Thanks to his astute work, and his guidance on which issues were important and which weren't, I reached an agreement that I could live with, and move forward from a difficult situation. I was occasionally frustrated at the pace at which things moved, but in retrospect, those were for the most part inevitable in the court process, or due to the other party. During stressful times, I often found his able administrative staff would get back to me and address my concerns, which made the complicated and stressful process of divorce more bearable. In engaging David, you can also have a sense of ease in knowing that you are working with a person of who strives for high integrity, has an excellent command of the law, and has a deep commitment to community and public service.

Posted by Jon | December 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Very valued

We recently hired David and his firm to draw up sensitive family documents. My family prolonged what should have been a quick process to several months and could have frustrated him. David was very patient and flexible with us. The documents were in great shape when we all met at his office. He t...reated everyone with great respect and care as he lead us through the material. I couldn't have asked for a better experience.

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David Gorelick

General practice lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"Attorney David Fried is a highly capable and respected attorney in the region. Working along side him, I have come to witness first hand, his incredible integrity and determination to assist his clients. I fully endorse Attorney Fried and highly recommend him!"

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Somair Alam

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Exceptional attorney, dedicated to client success. Highly recommended."

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Anthony Benedict

General practice lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. David is a hardworking industrious and intelligent attorney who has exhibited considerable empathy for his clients."

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Steven Hymowitz

General practice lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. David Fried is not only a very bright, dedicated, and resourceful practitioner in several areas of law, he is also a great listener, and truly cares about his clients and their unique concerns."

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Michael Koplen

General practice lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Attorney David Fried for many years. He is an excellent attorney, does a super-professional job, and I endorse him wholeheartedly."

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James Sexton

General practice lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David is an excellent lawyer and has my most emphatic endorsement. A consummate professional he is well respected by the bench and bar of New York State, particularly Rockland and Westchester. Whether at the negotiating table or litigating in the Courtroom, David is poised, intelligent, articulate and experienced. He has the tenacity and skill that clients deserve and should demand from their counsel. I offer him my highest recommendation without hesitation and with total confidence in his abilities and integrity. An "A+" lawyer."

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Alvin Spitzer

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. David is a lawyer who cares about his clients, what is right and justice. It has been and will continue to be, a privilege to work with him and to acknowledge the impeccable credentials and devotion he brings to the practice of Law."

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Joseph Hood

General practice lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is a very intelligent and experienced lawyer and former Judge. I know him to be a person with impeccable ethics. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Fellows

General practice lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. David possesses that unique mixture of competence and caring for his clients. His judicial experience enhances the ability to isolate litigation issues and advocate with a temperament designed to be results oriented. His political savvy is a decided advantage as David has an uncanny talent of reading the motivations of an adversary whether in court or at the negotiating table. Wise beyond his years, well versed in the law and able to penetrate the government bureaucracy because of the cultivation of personal relationships, allows me to state emphatically that one is well served by this advocate's stellar counsel."

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