Atty. Michael J Friedman

Atty. Michael J Friedman

Michael J Friedman is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, insurance, higher education and 4 other areas of law. Michael received a A.B. degree from Columbia University, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Detroit Detroit 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael J Friedman at a glance

Michael J Friedman is a Partner based in Detroit, Michigan, practicing at Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on employment, business, tax, education, and health care. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1991) and U.S. Supreme Court (1997). Educated at Wayne State University Law School J.D. magna cum laude (—) and Columbia University A.B. summa cum laude Trinity College, Cambridge, England B.A. Trinity College, Cambridge, England M.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael J Friedman is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, insurance, higher education and 4 other areas of law
  • Michael received a A.B. degree from Columbia University, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Michael practices at Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP in Detroit, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Michael J Friedman's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Tax Law

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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Health Care Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael J Friedman

Where is Michael J Friedman's law office located?
Michael J Friedman's law practice is located in Detroit, Michigan. The firm is Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael J Friedman handle?
Michael J Friedman focuses on employment, business, tax, education, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Michael J Friedman practiced law?
Michael J Friedman has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Michael J Friedman go to law school?
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How can I contact Michael J Friedman for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael J Friedman received?
Michael J Friedman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Wayne State University Law School J.D. magna cum laude
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Columbia University A.B. summa cum laude Trinity College, Cambridge, England B.A. Trinity College, Cambridge, England M.A.
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1997

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