Lawyer Douglas I. Friedman, graduated from University of Virginia, B.A., Honors History, with distinction, 1972; The American College, CLU, 1978 Vanderbilt University, J.D., 1975, is now employed by Friedman & Downey, PC at 2700 Highway 280 S, Suite 450 E Birmingham, AL 35223.

While being a member of Birmingham and Federal Bar Associations; National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives; National Organization of Veterans' Advocates., Douglas I. Friedman is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Douglas I. Friedman as your lawyer, you should consider whether Douglas I. Friedman offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Douglas I. Friedman has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Douglas I. Friedman's office is located at Birmingham, AL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Douglas I. Friedman has been admitted in 1976, Alabama and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama; 1981, New York; U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. His or her practice areas include Veterans Benefits; Social Security Disability; Employee Benefits; Estate Planning; Disability Insurance; Life and Health Insurance.

Douglas I. Friedman's college and law school education includes University of Virginia, B.A., Honors History, with distinction, 1972; The American College, CLU, 1978, Vanderbilt University, J.D., 1975. Other biographical background includes Author: "Society 1035: The Gray Areas of Policy Exchanges," Journal of the American Society of CLU & ChFC, Nov. 1993. Co-Author: "Still More on Section 1035," Journal of the American Society of CLU & ChFC, May/June 1998. Member: Advisory Board, Cooper Green Hospital, 1995-2001; Advisory Board, School of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2001—2006.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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