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Jonathan M. Friedman
The Law Offices of Jon Friedman
1020 SW Taylor St.
Suite 430
Portland, OR 97205
Phone: (503) 242-1440 | Fax: (503) 242-1454
http://www.jonathanmfriedman.com
Personal Injury Law-Staunch Defender of the Injured
Legal Topic
Personal Injury
Preferred New Clients
Car, truck and motorcycle crashes, malpractice against doctors and/or lawyers.
Sub-Categories
Personal Injury
- Dangerous Property
- Wrongful Death
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Construction Site Injuries
- Jones Act
- Slip & Fall
- Sports Injuries
- Whiplash
- Felony Auto Accident
- Assault & Battery
- Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
- Airplanes
- Financial Malpractice
- Legal Malpractice
- Anesthesia Malpractice
- Birth Injuries and Defects
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Dental Malpractice
- Elder and Nursing Home Abuse
- Emergency Room Errors
- HMO Managed Case
- Lasik Eye Surgery
- Medication Malpractice
- Optometry Malpractice
- Prescription/Drug Malpractice
- Psychiatric Malpractice
- Surgical Errors
- Wrong Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Amputation
- Birth Injury
- Burn Injury
- Head/Brain Injury
- Paralysis
Bar Admissions
OR, Sep 1984
Bar Number: 842250
Other Court Admissions
US District Court, District of Oregon, Oregon Supreme Court.
Association Memberships
Oregon State Bar, Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, American Association for Justice.
Continuing Education
I attend continuing legal education seminars on litigation and personal injury. I always exceed the required number of continuing educations hours.
Example Cases
Case to Supreme: Nibler v. State of Oregon.
Education
Degree:
J.D.
School:
Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College
City:
Portland
State:
OR
Year:
1984
Degree:
B.A.
School:
Carleton College
City:
Northfield
State:
MN
Year:
1980
Focus and Accomplishments:
Economics.
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
Oregon
Firm Focus and History
The Law Offices of Jon Friedman was established in 1984 focusing primarily vehicular crashes and professional malpractice.
Previous Employment Summary
Certified Flight Instructor - instrument and airplane.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
The better informed the client, the better the collaboration realized.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
It depends in the circumstances.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
It depends in the circumstances.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
To help people who are typically outgunned in the legal world to get treated fairly.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
After 25 years of doing this, I've gotten good at it.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I wanted to work for people and not for corporations.
What do you like best about your career?
The opportunity to insure that those already victimized don't get hurt again in the legal world.
Tell us about your law firm:
I have a wonderful legal secretary who is attentive to all of my clients' immediate needs. My secretary has a wealth of knowledge and is sensitive to the needs of my clients.
What are your strengths and style?
I am straightforward and blunt. I like to give my clients a realistic expectation of where we are and where I expect us to go at each stage of their case.
Personal Interests:
My family. Aviation.
Office Manager/Assistant
Nancy
Fax
(503) 242-1454
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
We have hourly rates or contingent fees. Most clients prefer a contingent fee agreement.
Hourly Rates
$300.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes.
Typical Retainer
No.
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