Atty. Lawrence B. Friedman

Atty. Lawrence B. Friedman

Lawrence B. Friedman is a lawyer practicing litigation, international litigation, intellectual property litigation.

New York New York 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Lawrence B. Friedman at a glance

Lawrence B. Friedman is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on ip, litigation, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (1983), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1986), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1987), and Indiana (2008). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1982) and Georgetown University (B.S.F.S., 1979). Active member of Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Inaugural Chair, International Commercial Dispute Resolution Committee) International Trademark Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Lawrence B. Friedman is a lawyer practicing litigation, international litigation, intellectual property litigation
  • Lawrence received a degree from Georgetown University in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Lawrence practices at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Lawrence B. Friedman's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Lawrence B. Friedman

Where is Lawrence B. Friedman's law office located?
Lawrence B. Friedman's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lawrence B. Friedman handle?
Lawrence B. Friedman focuses on ip, litigation, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Lawrence B. Friedman practiced law?
Lawrence B. Friedman has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Lawrence B. Friedman go to law school?
Lawrence B. Friedman earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.S.F.S., 1979).
How can I contact Lawrence B. Friedman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1982
B.S.F.S.
Georgetown University
- 1979

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 1987
Indiana
Admitted: 2008

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