Atty. Ari S. Friedman

Atty. Ari S. Friedman

Ari Friedman is a partner and trial attorney at Wisner Baum (joining the firm in 2022) where he focuses his practice on complex and multi-district litigation, product liability, and personal injury and wrongful death cases stemming from transportation accidents (including aviation accidents and truck crashes) and other catastrophic injury (including TBI). For more than 15 years, Ari has also handled significant litigation involving corporate wrongdoing, including utility caused wildfire cases.

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About Ari S. Friedman at a glance

Ari S. Friedman is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Wisner Baum. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, class action, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in California (2008), United States District Court for the Central District of California (2012), United States District Court for the Eastern District of California (2018), and United States District Court for the Northern District of California (2020). Educated at Pepperdine University School of Law (J.D., 2007) and University of Southern California (B.A., 2004). Active member of State Bar of CaliforniaConsumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesConsumer Attorneys Association of CaliforniaAmerican Association for Justice: Leader’s ForumAmerican Bar Association. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ari Friedman is a partner and trial attorney at Wisner Baum (joining the firm in 2022) where he focuses his practice on complex and multi-district litigation, product liability, and personal injury and wrongful death cases stemming from transportation accidents (including aviation accidents and truck crashes) and other catastrophic injury (including TBI)
  • For more than 15 years, Ari has also handled significant litigation involving corporate wrongdoing, including utility caused wildfire cases
  • He has helped hundreds of homeowners, renters, high net-worth individuals, and companies navigate the complexities of insurance claims and litigation with losses connected to utility-caused disasters and wildfires
  • Most recently, he helped victims recover from the devastating effects of the Camp, Thomas, Woolsey, and Bobcat fires in California
  • Over the past decade, Ari has worked at other prominent law firms where he has handled complex litigation involving corporate wrongdoing
  • He has a proven track record of success, securing justice and substantial compensation for clients across multiple practice areas
  • His results as lead counsel speak for themselves: • $5.7 million verdict on behalf of a man in his 60s who suffered severe, life-altering injuries in a car accident. • $2 million verdict in a complex case for a man exposed to a manufacturer’s asbestos. • $765k verdict in a premises liability case on behalf of a young child who fell out of a hotel window. • $715k verdict for a retired Navy veteran and ironworker exposed to asbestos
  • Ari takes great pride in building and preparing each case for trial, with the goal to give his clients the best possible outcome, even when a settlement is the most likely resolution
  • In addition to his substantial jury verdicts, Ari has secured a multitude of seven-figure settlements across several areas of practice
  • Recognizing that people often come to him during times of great uncertainty, Ari goes the extra mile to explain the legal complexities of every case and make clients feel comfortable and confident in his ability to get them the help and justice they deserve
  • As someone who has always rooted for the underdog, he relishes the opportunity to stand up for and give a voice to people who might otherwise be ignored or overlooked
  • Ari is a proud member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, the Consumer Attorneys Association of California, and the American Association for Justice: Leader’s Forum
  • He has been recognized for listing in the Southern California Super Lawyers® Rising Stars, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • Born and raised in Los Angeles, Ari earned his B.A. from the University of Southern California before attending Pepperdine University, School of Law for his J.D
  • Ari loves to travel in his spare time, though with family throughout the Los Angeles area, the city will always be home

Practice Areas Explained

Ari S. Friedman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ari S. Friedman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Ari S. Friedman is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Class Action

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Ari S. Friedman is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ari S. Friedman

Where is Ari S. Friedman's law office located?
Ari S. Friedman's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Wisner Baum. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ari S. Friedman handle?
Ari S. Friedman focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, class action, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Ari S. Friedman practiced law?
Ari S. Friedman has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Ari S. Friedman go to law school?
Ari S. Friedman earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A., 2004).
How can I contact Ari S. Friedman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Pepperdine University School of Law
- 2007
B.A.
University of Southern California
- 2004

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2008
United States District Court for the Central District of California
Admitted: 2012
United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
Admitted: 2018
United States District Court for the Northern District of California
Admitted: 2020
United States Bankruptcy Courts
Admitted: 2021

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