Joshua Friedman
Joshua Friedman, a graduate of Columbia Law School, has over fifteen years of experience representing employees in discrimination and sexual harassment lawsuits in state and federal courts.
Joshua Friedman's practice is focused exclusively on representing plaintiffs in employment and education harassment, discrimination and retaliation law suits. Cases are handled on a contingent fee basis. Consultations are free and confidential.
Since 1988, Mr. Friedman has handled numerous cases based on race, sex, age, sexual orientation and disability. He practices in federal and state courts, arbitration and mediation. He also handles class action law suits. The Cases page includes a selection of some of the matters he has litigated, arbitrated and settled out-of-court. The Press page contains articles about cases Mr. Friedman has handled or is currently litigating.
If you have been harassed or discriminated against at work or at school, for the fastest response, please send an email with a detailed description of your problem to Mr. Friedman. You may also fax or call if you do not have email.
Phone: 877-562-5293, Fax: 212-202-3800.
Education
J.D., Columbia Law School, 1985
Columbia University, 1982
Graduate Studies in Economics
B.A., Columbia University, 1981
Parker Prize in Economics
Professional & Bar Association Memberships
National Association of Employment Lawyers (National)
National Employment Lawyers Association, New York Chapter
Boards
Board Member, National Employment Lawyers Association, New York Chapter (NELA/NY)
Member of Board of Directors of the Freedoms Foundation
Awards and Speaking Engagements
In November 2005, one of Mr. Friedman's cases was awarded the Courageous Plaintiff's Award by NELA/NY
Speaker, Spring 2007 NELA/NY Conference "Requests for Electronic Documents - Negotiation and Motion Practice"
Speaker Fall 2006 NELA/NY Conference "Technology and You: How to make your computer your partner"
Speaker at the NELA National Conference on Proof of Emotional Pain and Suffering Damages in Employment Discrimination Cases (June 2006)
Speaker, NELA Nite March 2006 "Law Office Technology and Electronic Evidence:Three Perspectives"