Atty. James Moss Friedman

Atty. James Moss Friedman

James Moss Friedman is a lawyer practicing legislative, administrative and executive policy matters at the federal, state and 10 other areas of law. James received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years.

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Profile Summary

About James Moss Friedman at a glance

James Moss Friedman is a Partner based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on business, environmental, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1966). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1966) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Moss Friedman is a lawyer practicing legislative, administrative and executive policy matters at the federal, state and 10 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • James practices at Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James Moss Friedman's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

James Moss Friedman is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Ohio →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James Moss Friedman is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Ohio →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

James Moss Friedman is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Moss Friedman

Where is James Moss Friedman's law office located?
James Moss Friedman's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Moss Friedman handle?
James Moss Friedman focuses on business, environmental, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James Moss Friedman practiced law?
James Moss Friedman has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did James Moss Friedman go to law school?
James Moss Friedman earned their education at (J.D., 1966); (A.B., 1963).
How can I contact James Moss Friedman for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Moss Friedman received?
James Moss Friedman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1966
A.B.
Dartmouth College
- 1963

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1966

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