Atty. Melvin I Friedman

Atty. Melvin I Friedman

Melvin I Friedman is a lawyer practicing business litigation, torts, general practice. Melvin received a B.A. degree from College of the City of New York in 1953, and has been licensed for 70 years.

La Jolla La Jolla 70 yrs experience 70 year
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Profile Summary

About Melvin I Friedman at a glance

Melvin I Friedman is a personal injury, business, and litigation attorney based in La Jolla, California. They have 70+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1956. Admitted to practice in New York (1956), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1970), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1970), and U.S. Supreme Court (1976). Educated at New York University (LL.B., 1956) and College of the City of New York (B.A., 1953). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in La Jolla, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Melvin I Friedman is a lawyer practicing business litigation, torts, general practice
  • Melvin received a B.A. degree from College of the City of New York in 1953, and has been licensed for 70 years
  • Melvin practices in La Jolla, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Melvin I Friedman's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

Melvin I Friedman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

Melvin I Friedman is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 La Jolla 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 Melvin I Friedman

Where is Melvin I Friedman's law office located?
Melvin I Friedman's law practice is located in La Jolla, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melvin I Friedman handle?
Melvin I Friedman focuses on personal injury, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Melvin I Friedman practiced law?
Melvin I Friedman has 70+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1956.
Where did Melvin I Friedman go to law school?
Melvin I Friedman earned their education at (LL.B., 1956); (B.A., 1953).
How can I contact Melvin I Friedman for a consultation?
You can contact Melvin 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 Melvin I Friedman received?
Melvin I Friedman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
New York University
- 1956
B.A.
College of the City of New York
- 1953

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1956
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1970
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1976
California (Inactive) U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Sout
Admitted: 1996

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