Paul Friedman
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Paul practices in the areas of significant personal injury, wrongful death, ethics and professional malpractice. He previously served as an Adjunct Professor of Medical and Research Ethics at Midwestern University and the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine where he instructed health care providers and graduate students in the medical field.
He graduated from the University of Arizona in 1985 (Bachelor of Arts with High Distinction), where he was admitted to the academic honorary society Phi Beta Kappa. He graduated from California Western School of Law in 1989 (Juris Doctorate Cum Laude). He served as an editor of the California Western Law Review-International Law Journal and was the chief editor of the California Western Directory. He received a post-doctoral master’s degree in bioethics in 2004 (Master of Arts in Bioethics), where he graduated with the Outstanding Achievement Award from the College of Health Sciences at Midwestern University and Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine. Paul received a doctorate in philosophy involving business, legal and medical ethics at LaCrosse University (2006).
Paul was admitted to the State Bar of Arizona in 1989, the State Bar of Colorado in 1992, the District of Columbia and the Federal Bar in 2004. He is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Arizona, the United States District Court of Arizona, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.
Paul has been a Judge Pro Tempore for the Maricopa County Superior Court since 2005.He has served on various Boards for the Arizona Supreme Court including the Board of Legal Document Preparers andthe Legal Services Task Force.
He is AV rated by Martindale Hubble and is Certified by the State Bar of Arizona in Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation. He is also a Certified Pre-Trial and Trial Practice Advocate by the National Board of Legal Specialization and is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates.
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Legal Malpractice
- Civil Rights
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
I also handle cases on an hourly fee at $550/hour
- Arizona
- State Bar of Arizona
- ID Number: 012716
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- Colorado
- Colorado Supreme Court
- ID Number: 021267
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- District of Columbia
- District of Columbia Bar
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- 9th Circuit
- ID Number: 012716
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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- Certified in Civil Trial Practice
- National Board of Trial Advocacy
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- Certified in Civil Pretrial Practice
- National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
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- Certified in Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation
- State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization
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- Settlement Officer
- Arizona Supeme Court Attorney Discipline
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- Legal Member
- Arizona State Supreme Court Commission on Judicial Performance
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- Member and Arbitrator
- Arizona State Bar Fee Arbitration Committee
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- Hearing Officer
- Arizona Supeme Court Attorney Discipline
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- Attorney Member
- Arizona Supreme Court Board of Legal Document Preparers
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- Broker
- Arizona Department of Real Estate
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- Member of Task Force on the Delivery of Legal Services
- Arizona Supreme Court
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- Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Examiners
- American College of Forensic Examiners Institute
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- Certified Instructor
- American College of Forensic Examiners Institute
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- Sales Person
- Arizona Department of Real Estate
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- LaCrosse University
- Ph.D. (2006) | Comparative Ethics
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- Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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- Midwestern University
- M.A. (2004) | Bioethics
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- Honors: Outstanding Achievement Award in Bioethics
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- California Western School of Law
- J.D. (1989) | Law
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- Honors: Cum Laude
- Activities: Phi Alpha Delta - President
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- University of Arizona
- B.A. (1985) | General Studies
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- Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
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- Top 50 Attorneys
- Southwest Superlawyer
- Best Lawyers in America
- Best Lawyers
- Superlawyer
- Southwest Superlawyers
- Personal Injury Litigation
- Best Lawyers in America
- Superlawyer
- Southwest Superlawyers
- Arizona Supreme Court Disciplinary
- Settlement Officer
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- Lawyers of Distinction
- Board of Advisors
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- American Board of Trial Advocates
- Associate
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- Arizona State Supreme Court Commission on Judicial Performance
- Board Member
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- Arizona Bioethics Network
- Member
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- Arizona State Bar Fee Arbitration Committee
- Member & Arbitrator
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- Arizona Supreme Court Discipline Hearing
- Panel Member
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- Arizona State Bar # 012716
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- Arizona Supreme Court
- Task Force on Legal Services
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- City of Tempe Judicial Advisory Board
- Chairperson
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- Arizona Supreme Court Board of Legal Document Preparers
- Board Member
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- American College of Forensic Examiners
- Certified Forensic Consultant
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- American College of Forensic Examiners
- Legal Advisory Board Chairperson
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- Ethical Considerations in Medical Malpractice Cases
- National Business Institute
- The Proper Way to Conduct Discovery & Physician Depositions
- National Business Institute
- Ethical Considerations for Trial
- National Business Instittute
- Ethical Considerations in Jury Selection
- National Business Instittute
- Social Media Use & Other Complex Jury Issues
- National Business Institute
- Ethical Issues for Civil Trial Attorneys, State Bar of Arizona, Arizona
- State Bar of Arizona
- Ethical Issues of Tort Reform, Western States Osteopathic Conference, Nevada
- Western States Osteopathic Conference
- Foundations of Bioethics, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Arizona
- Midwestern University
- Interpretation of the Law Regarding Medical Issues, Veterans Administration, Arizona
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- The Etiology of Bioethics, College of Nursing, Arizona
- Glendale Community College
- Certified Forensic Consultant
- American College of Forensic Examiners Institute
- Certified Instructor
- Amercian College of Forensic Examiners Institute
- Diplomate
- American Board of Forensic Examiners
- Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy
- Natonal Board of Legal Specialization
- Civil Trial Advocacy
- National Board of Trial Advocates
- Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation
- State Bar of Arizona
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