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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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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 anonymous | April 06, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Real Help and Real Counsel

I was in a really bad way and felt like I had no one in my corner. I was uncertain, scared and highly stressed. David Fried walked me through each and every aspect of my case and kept in touch with me regularly. It is very difficult when you are in a predicament you don't fully understand and are ...apprehensive of you who you can trust. A lawyer is someone who you have to place your life (literally) in their hands! I am very grateful to have had David Fried as my lawyer and would recommend him to anyone. He has a sincere work ethic and really follows through. He puts you at ease and makes sure you understand every aspect of what is happening with your case. I needed that because there were nights when I could not sleep. He put my mind as ease and did a terrific job of getting my life back and on track. Excellent lawyer!

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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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