Dr. Friedman is a nationally recognized speaker in the area of ethics. In addition to his law degree, Dr. Friedman also received a masters degree in bioethics and a doctorate of philosophy regarding comparative ethics.
He is a practicing Civil Trial Attorney, Judge Pro Tempore and Adjunct Professor in Medical and Research Ethics. Dr. Friedman also received a real estate license in 1986 and is a Member and current Designated Broker for Attorneys Realty, LLC.
Paul Friedman is Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and is Board Certified in Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation by the State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization. He served as the Special Assistant to the Attorney General for the State of Arizona in the national litigation against the tobacco industry.
Dr. Friedman provides consultation to professionals in law, business and medicine. He is available for conferences and other speaking engagements and can be retained for forensic work including discovery and trial testimony.
For a list of Dr. Friedman's copyrighted presentations or to derive more detailed information, feel free to go to www.expertethics.com
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Bachelor of Arts 1985
Juris Doctorate 1989
Master of Arts in Bioethics 2004
Doctorate of Philosphy 2006
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: State Bar of Arizona
State Bar of Colorado (Inactive)
District of Columbia Bar (Inactive)
Federal Bar
Licensed in Arizona District Court
Licensed in Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Licensed in the United States Supreme Court
American Bar Association
National Board of Trial Advocacy
American Association for Justice
Arizona Association of Trial Lawyers
American Society for Bioethics and Humanities
Kennedy Institute of Ethics
National Association of Realtors
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Numerous. Please see curriculum vitae.
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: no.
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: countless consultations.
speaking engagements, see curriculum vitae.
forensic approximately 10 times.
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: ethics, bad faith, standard of care.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: considering consultations, I have been retained approximately 50%/50%.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: considering consultations, I have been retained approximately 50%/50%.
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 5 times.
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: A few years ago.
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: 3 times.
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 2 times.
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 6 years.
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: consulting, affidavits, travel, testimony.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: 250
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: 250
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: 250
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: 250
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: all costs and fees to be paid by retaining counsel or consultee.
