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Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D.

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returns 11/08/2009
  • Knowledgeability 9.94
  • Clarity of Response 9.92
  • Timeliness 9.97
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 1374
 I have been a practicing civil trial attorney since 1989 and have a master's degree in bioethics and a doctorate of philosophy in comparative ethics of law, medicine and business.<BR><BR>I am Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and am Certified as a Specialist in Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation by the State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization.<BR><BR>I can answer questions dealing with general ethics principles, including legal ethics, medical ethics, bioethics and business ethics. <A><B><U>I do not give legal advice over the internet.</A></B></U><BR><BR>For more information, you can view .....

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2009-10-06 Dating a client:

Beth, It depends on the policies and procedures of your company. You know this person from outside of the work context so there is nothing unethical about the relationship unless it is against your

2009-10-05 Wills and Probate:

Pat, The facts you state are really problematic. In most, if not all, jurisdictions an attorney is precluded from drafting a will which provides benefit for the attorney as a beneficiary. As the Executor

2009-10-05 ethics:

Every state and the American Bar Association has a code of ethics. Each code contains an ethical standard, including truth-telling to the Court. Also, each state has a standard of professionalism which

2009-10-05 follow up:

Andy, No problem. I am sorry I was not clear. The attorney is your daughter's attorney who represents her interests through her guardian. Your daughter is not of age to sign a contract so the contract

2009-10-02 nned to know:

Andy, Probably not unless you are authorized. You need to discuss this with your daughter and the attorney before they meet. If your daughter authorizes release of information to you, you certainly

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