Washington, D.C. PHONE: 202.434.1605 FAX: 202.434.1690 Download V-Card > Download Resume >

Donald J. Friedman

  | 

Partner

Firmwide Chair, Regulatory Litigation Practice

Don Friedman is a member in the firm's Litigation practice, where he focuses in the areas of commercial litigation and arbitration, particularly in the telecommunications and high-technology industries. His clients rely on him for counsel in these areas, as well as litigation management and early dispute analysis and resolution. Don frequently writes about litigation management, arbitration and issues related to his clients' industries, including Preparing a Litigation Risk Assessment, Judicial Review of an Arbitration Award and State Regulation of VoIP Services.

Professional Recognition

  • Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell

Professional Leadership

  • District of Columbia Bar Association, Computer Law Section, Commercial and Government Contracts Committee, Co-Chairperson, 1988-1990; Section Steering Committee, 1990-1992
  • American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon, Cooperating Attorney, 1973-1987; Portland Chapter President, 1980-1981; Lawyers Committee, 1980-1987
  • Defense Research Institute, 1980-present

Related Employment

  • Black, Tremaine, Lankton, Krieger & Schmeer, Portland, OR, Partner, 1980-1985, Associate, 1974-1979
  • Lt. U. S. Navy (submarine service), 1967-1970

Clerkships

  • Hon. Alfred T. Goodwin, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, 1973 - 1974

Education

  • Yale Law School, J.D., 1973
  • Harvard University, A.B., History, 1967

Bar Admissions

  • District of Columbia
  • Oregon

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California