AboutPaul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. Expertise I am a licensed attorney and Judge Pro Tempore who has conducted and been involved in hundreds of mediations and thousands of arbitrations. I can answer questions regarding settlement conferences, mediations or arbitrations. I do not give legal advice over the internet and it would be helpful to list your location such as country or state.
Experience I am a licensed attorney, Judge Pro Tempore and adjunct professor.
Experience in the area I have been a licensed attorney since 1989 and a Judge Pro Tempore since 2005. Additionally, I have a masters degree in bioethics and a doctorate of philosophy regarding comparative ethics
Organizations 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
Question I am getting rather fed up w/my Union, but being told it could take quite a while for my case to even be chosen for arbitration. It has only been five months; however, as I wait, my former employer is making so many changes which I feel could affect my case: Layoffs, CEO quit, Dept. shutdown-including my former dept, slated for shutdown in a month. Even though I have approached the Union via phone/in-person, they tell me to be patient. Others are telling me this should not take this long. I have been told by professionals that my case is very strong. I am ready to take this to an attorney, but wondering if I am wasting my time or else, how would I expedite this? It seems w/ all the changes at the former employer, it is hurting me for any legal matter if I decide to take further action, as the former CEO and dept in which I worked will no longer be there and so I will just get "lost" in the shuffle! Please help me! I'm getting nowhere with my union, feel alone in this matter, and am ready to pay a qualified attorney to get this started.
Answer Mel,
I am going to tell you what you already know. I strongly suggest you speak with a labor attorney who is familiar with your union and the community. I do not know where you live, the company or the union but a local attorney would be equipped to answer all your questions and put your mind at ease.
