Top Attorney – Sari M. Friedman
Garden City, NY WW/Press/ –Sari M. Friedman, founder of Friedman & Friedman, PLLC is recognized and distinguished in the Top Attorneys of North America 2022-2023 edition.
“As every family is unique, a cookie-cutter legal approach is not effective. What people need most is an attorney who will fight hard for them.” — Sari M. Friedman
Friedman & Friedman, PLLC, is a law firm headed by Sari M. Friedman and is located in Garden City, New York. The firm serves families throughout Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan. In recent years it has expanded to having a busy and vibrant office in Westchester county which serves families in Westchester, the entire lower Hudson Valley, and the Bronx. The Westchester Office is headed by Andrea B. Friedman, a partner at the firm.
Sari M. Friedman, the founder of Friedman & Friedman PLLC, has over 40 years of experience in matrimonial and family law. As a mother of two, she recognizes the importance of family and protecting the rights of children and parents alike.
Sari, Andrea and their team are dedicated to helping families with family law matters ranging from divorce and child custody to child support, spousal maintenance, and fathers’ rights. Recognizing that no two cases are alike, Sari and Andrea provides one-on-one attention to each client and creates a personalized legal plan for each case.
Sari M. Friedman was admitted to the New York State Bar in February of 1981. She obtained her BA in 1977 from Hofstra University and then attended Hofstra University of Law, where she graduated with honors as a member of Law Review. From 1980 to 1984, she clerked in the Appellate Division Second Department, developing special skills and expertise in appellate litigation. In 1984, Sari M. Friedman entered into private practice, concentrating on matrimonial and family law.
Andrea B. Friedman was admitted to the New York State bar in December of 2009. She obtained her B.A. in 2006 from George Washington University and obtained her J.D. from Hofstra University in 2009. Andrea has been recognized by Super lawyer for her work helping families with their matrimonial and family law issues and has become well recognized for her legal skills,
Attorney Sari M. Friedman is highly recognized in the Long Island and New York legal communities for her experience and skill in the field of matrimonial and family law. Since 2015, Attorney Friedman was named to New York’s Legal Leaders Top Rated Lawyers, a distinction only given to attorneys who have been honored with the prestigious AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®.
Sari M. Friedman was repeatedly named one of the “10 Best” Family Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in New York by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. This award reflects her commitment to clients—which is where the American Institute focuses most of their research for the award—unlike most other of her awards which are based on peer recognition.
Friedman’s devotion to the Long Island community through her legal efforts has also been recognized by the Star Network Power Women in Business Award. She was also honored with the 2016 New York Family Business Award by Smart CEO magazine, which recognizes Friedman & Friedman’s legacy and commitment in the field of matrimonial and family law.
In addition to all the above, Sari M. Friedman repeatedly has lectured about matrimonial law at Marino Institute for Continuing Legal Education seminars and has published articles on family law matters. She has also been interviewed on radio and television involving matters dealing with family law.
She serves as general counsel for the Fathers’ Rights Association of New York State and Long Island, and she is the author of numerous articles on matrimonial and family law issues. She was featured in Newsday in 2007 as Businesswoman of the Year for New York by the National Republican Congressional Committee’s Business Advisory Council.
Additionally, Attorney Sari M. Friedman was featured in Fortune 52 by Beverly Fortune (Long Island Press), in a column that is dedicated to honoring 52 different Long Island women who have made significant and lasting contributions to their communities.
Sari M. Friedman also acts as General Counsel for the Fathers’ Rights Association of New York State.
The Top Attorneys of North America, a New York based publication, distinguishes and profiles leading attorneys who have reached a recognizable degree of success and leadership in their field. The directory is valued for promoting awareness of the accomplishments within the North American legal community.