Atty. Douglas I. Friedman

Atty. Douglas I. Friedman

Author: "Society 1035: The Gray Areas of Policy Exchanges," Journal of the American Society of CLU & ChFC, Nov. 1993. Co-Author: "Still More on Section 1035," Journal of the American Society of CLU & ChFC, May/June 1998.

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Profile Summary

About Douglas I. Friedman at a glance

Douglas I. Friedman is a Shareholder based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Friedman Law Firm P C. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on estate planning, employment, ssd, health care, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1976), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama (1976), and New York U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (1981). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1975) and University of Virginia (B.A. Honors, 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Birmingham and Federal Bar Associations National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives National Organization of Veterans' Advocates. Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

Author

"Society 1035: The Gray Areas of Policy Exchanges," Journal of the American Society of CLU & ChFC, Nov. 1993

Co-Author

"Still More on Section 1035," Journal of the American Society of CLU & ChFC, May/June 1998

Member

  • Advisory Board, Cooper Green Hospital, 1995-2001
  • Advisory Board, School of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2001—2006

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas I. Friedman's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Douglas I. Friedman is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Alabama →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Douglas I. Friedman is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Alabama →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Douglas I. Friedman is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Alabama →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Douglas I. Friedman is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Alabama →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

Practicing law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Birmingham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alabama state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alabama 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 Alabama courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas I. Friedman

Where is Douglas I. Friedman's law office located?
Douglas I. Friedman's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Friedman Law Firm P C. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas I. Friedman handle?
Douglas I. Friedman focuses on estate planning, employment, ssd, health care, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has Douglas I. Friedman practiced law?
Douglas I. Friedman has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Douglas I. Friedman go to law school?
Douglas I. Friedman earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A. Honors, 1972).
How can I contact Douglas I. Friedman for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas I. Friedman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Douglas I. Friedman received?
Douglas I. Friedman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1975
B.A. Honors
University of Virginia
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama
Admitted: 1976
New York U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
Admitted: 1981

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