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Legal Ethics/Expert Profile
Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D.
returns 11/23/2009
Expertise
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.
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.
I can answer questions dealing with general ethics principles, including legal ethics, medical ethics, bioethics and business ethics. I do not give legal advice over the internet.
For more information, you can view my website at WWW.EXPERTETHICS.COM
Experience in the area
Experience in the area
I have been a practicing trial attorney since 1989 and I have a masters degree in bioethics and a doctorate of philosophy regarding comparative ethics.
Organizations belong to
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 Trial Lawyers Association
American Society for Bioethics and Humanities
Kennedy Institute of Ethics
National Association of Realtors
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Arts 1985
Juris Doctorate 1989
Master of Arts in Bioethics 2004
Doctorate of Philosphy 2006
Awards and Honors
Phi Beta Kappa
Multiple Who's Who
Publications
A list of my copyrighted publications and presentations is contained at WWW.EXPERTETHICS.COM
What do you like about this subject?
The fact that attorneys must follow a code of ethics although some do not understand the code or chose not to follow their code. I do not give legal advice over the internet.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I hope to help others understand that attorneys must take an ethical responsibility to their clients and society. I do not give legal advice over the internet.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Every attorney takes an oath and must follow a code of ethics. The American Bar Association has ethical canons and each state has its own code of ethics.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Sometimes ethical requirements are contrary to other requirements and it is problematic to understand the complexities.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Phil | 11/17/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Maria | 11/16/09 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | |
| veronica | 11/11/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Beth | 10/06/09 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your answer. |
| lie | 10/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you for the answer |
Recent Answers from Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D.
2009-11-16 Refund of Attorney's Fees:
Phil, An attorney must be diligent and protect the client's interests. If the attorney was not diligent, it is certainly fair to request the fees be returned. If the attorney is not willing to do
2009-11-16 moral character admission to NY BAr:
I suggest your friend be honest and complete with the bar application. Worker ina cabaret is not illegal or immoral. Failing to tell the truth on the application is grounds for denial or revocation.
2009-11-10 Custody Case:
Veronica, It is not unethical for a family member to represent another member of the family. Although, it is ill-advised since the attorney may lack objectivity. It is also ill-advised because it
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
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