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Joel Friedman
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Summary
Joel F Friedman has been representing injured workers in claims for Arizona workers' compensation benefits for about 30 years, and he has been certified as a specialist in workers' compensation law since October 1993. Joel accepts complex work injury cases other lawyers often won't take (like work stress, carpal tunnel syndrome, and gradual - repetitive work injuries), and he has been a frequent speaker at national Social Security and State Bar of Arizona conferences on a variety of subjects, including psychological - neuropsychological evaluations, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), cardiac and cardiovascular disorders, and Medicare benefits. He hikes the Arizona deserts and in a past life was a licensed soccer referee
Education
- Villanova University School of Law
- J.D.
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- Franklin & Marshall College
- B.A. | Business Management
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- Activities: Chi Phi Fraternity 1974 - 1977 Men's Soccer 1973 - 1974
- State University of New York - College at New Paltz
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Professional Experience
- ATTORNEY
- JOEL F FRIEDMAN, PLLC
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- New law office after 28 years with firm of Jerome, Gibson, Stewart
- Director, Arizona Workers' Compensation Division
- Cruz & Associates, PC
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- I managed the work injury section of the Phoenix Cruz office. I supervised an associate attorney and 3 paralegals, including for administrative claims and court cases at the Industrial Commission of Arizona
- Attorney-shareholder
- Jerome, Gibson, Stewart, Friedman, Stevenson, Engle, & Runbeck, PC
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Certifications
- Certified specialist in workers' compensation law
- State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization
Professional Associations
- Arizona State Bar
- Member
- Current
- Arizona Association for Justice (Arizona Trial Lawyers)
- Member
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- National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR)
- Member
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- Activities: Council of Past Presidents 2002 - present President 2001 - 2002 Advocacy Committee Chair
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Arizona
- 9th Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
- US District Court - Arizona
Fees
- Free Consultation
I am available to review medical and case documents, at no charge, to decide what services I may be able to offer, and what fees would be charged. I will then schedule a telephone or in-person meeting to review your case - Contingent Fees
I am able to take most Arizona work injury claims on contingencies, so there is no charge for my time until and unless there is a recovery. Legal and case expenses must be reimbursed regardless of the result, pursuant to the Arizona Rules of Professional Conduct. Medicare Set Aside (MSA) case contracts depend on the specifics - Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Fees are dependent on the specific nature of your case, and where you are in the process. I may be able to offer discounted fees to police and fire department employees, union workers, and veterans applying for Arizona work injury.
Practice Area
- Workers' Compensation
Additional Practice Area
- Medicare Set Aside (MSA) trusts
Languages
- Spanish: Written
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