Herb Friedman

Currently the principal of Friedman Law Offices, Lincoln, Nebraska. Herbert J.Friedman was on the Nebraska State Bar Association Committee of Advertising and Specialization from 1987 to 1995 and served as chair; chair of the ATLA Advertising Oversight Committee 1988-89; and is currently chair of the AAJ Marketing and Client Services Committee and on the Board of Governors; board member and past president Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys; president-elect of Nebraska Appleseed for Law and the Public Interest; and on the Board of the Mid West Region, ADL.

He is known for handling complicated, difficult cases which nobody else in their right mind would even touch. He was awarded the Champion of Civil Justice Award by the National Crime Victims Bar Association in 2005 for his work in Brandon v. Richardson County, Nebraska, which was the case that formed the basis of the academy award movie, “Boys Don’t Cry.” Friedman has tried over 100 jury cases to verdict. He is a strong advocate of the First Amendment rights of all citizens, including lawyers, and his firm was the first to market on television in his market.

Herbert recieved his Bachelor of Science degree and Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Nebraska BS, 1959 and JD 1960; Admitted Nebraska State and Federal Courts 1960; US Court of Military Appeals 1961; US Supreme Court 1979;. Capt JAGC USAR 1960-62. Active trial practice 1962 to present.