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The attorney is being identified as Robert Friedman by Memphis television stations.

Oh. That helps explain things. Bio info here:

Robert M. Friedman, Esq.

Personal Data:

Born June 19, 1950, Memphis, Tennessee.
Married to Elaine Freda Burson.
Two children: Daniel and Jonathan Friedman.

Educational Background:

Bachelor of Science, University of Tennessee, 1973.
International Legal Study, Exeter University, England, 1974.
Tennessee Law Review, 1973-75.
Doctor of Jurisprudence, University of Tennessee, 1975.
Advanced Criminal Litigation Course, National College of Trial Advocacy, Seattle, Washington, 1985,

Professional Associations:

American Bar Association
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
State of Tennessee, Commissioner for the Tennessee Judicial Selection Commission, 1994-2002
Tennessee Bar Association
Member of House of Delegates, 1991-1994
Chairperson of Criminal Justice Section, 1991-1994
Designated Solicitor for Tennessee Bar Association before the Tennessee
Supreme Court re: Amendments to Rule 13 and Adoption of Rule 13.01
of the Tennessee Supreme Court Rules, 1994
Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Board of Directors, 1994-95
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Vice-Chair of Law Practice Management Committee, 1990
Co-Chair Seizure and Forfeiture Abuse Task Force, 1992-1995
Life Membership-1993
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
Memphis Bar Association, Inc.
Member Judiciary Practice & Procedure Committee, 1986-1995
Federal Bar Association
National Criminal Justice Association (Charter Member)
Admitted to Tennessee Bar, 1976
Admitted to Practice Before United States District Court, Western District of Tennessee, 1977
Admitted to Practice Before United States District Court, State of Mississippi, 1979
Admitted to Practice Before United States District Court, Southern District, Texas, 1986
Admitted to Practice Before United States Court of Appeals, (Fifth Cir.), 1979
Admitted to Practice Before United States Court of Appeals, (Sixth Cir.), 1986
Admitted to Practice Before United States Supreme Court, 1983
Admitted to Practice "Pro Hac Vice" in numerous States, including but not limited to,
Mississippi, Arkansas, Georgia, Alabama, Virginia, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Florida, Texas, Oklahoma, Nevada, Indiana, Utah, and Ohio

Recent Seminars/Presentations:

"Defending Drug Cases in the State and Federal System: Fourth Amendment Issues - Search, Seizure, and Forfeiture," 1990 Bench/Bar Conference, Hot Springs, Arkansas
"Docket Control: More Than Knowing Your Next Court Date" - National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1991 Spring Meeting, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
"Fourth Amendment -- Current Issues in Controlled Substance Litigation," 1991 Annual John Dice Seminar, Memphis, Tennessee
"Conscription in the Courts of the 1990's/Constitutional Issues in Criminal Defense," Tennessee Bar Association, 1992, Memphis, Tennessee
"State and Federal Seizure and Forfeiture Proceedings -- The Lord Giveth and the Government Taketh Away," Tennessee Bar Association/Criminal Justice Section, Nashville, Tennessee, 1992
"State and Federal Seizure and Forfeiture Proceedings -- The Lord Giveth and the Government Taketh Away," Tennessee Bar Association/Criminal Justice Section, Knoxville, Tennessee, 1992
"State and Federal Seizure and Forfeiture Proceedings -- The Lord Giveth and the Government Taketh Away," Tennessee Bar Association/Criminal Justice Section, Memphis, Tennessee, 1992
"Ethical Considerations Facing Criminal Practitioners," Tennessee Bar Association/Criminal Justice Section,
Knoxville, Tennessee, 1992
"Ethical Considerations Facing Criminal Practitioners," Tennessee Bar Association/Criminal Justice Section,
Nashville, Tennessee, 1992
"Ethical Considerations Facing Criminal Practitioners," Tennessee Bar Association/Criminal Justice Section,
Memphis, Tennessee, 1992
"Ethics in Litigation/Trial Practice," Memphis & Shelby County Bar Association, Panel Moderator and Speaker, Hot Springs, Arkansas, 1993
"Demonstrative Physical Evidence," Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Nashville, Tennessee, 1993
"Criminal Law Practice & Update," Memphis Bar Association, Biloxi, Mississippi, 1994
"High Impact Direct Examination," Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Annual Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee, August 1994
"Ethics and the Criminal Practice Lawyer/A Panel Discussion," Tennessee Bar Association, 10/14/94, Knoxville, Tennessee
"Ethics and the Criminal Practice Lawyer/A Panel Discussion," Tennessee Bar Association, 10/21/94, Memphis, Tennessee
Delegate of the State of Tennessee/Tennessee Bar Association to represent Tennessee at the "National Summit on Crime and Violence" conducted under the auspices of the American Bar Association, Washington, D.C., 1994
"Ethics & Professionalism," Tennessee Association of Investigators Annual Conference, "TAI-96," March, 1996 (Nashville, Tennessee)
"Federal Case Law and Statutory Update," The Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, "Criminal Law and Legislative Review," 6/22/96, Memphis, Tennessee
"Fraud Conference," The Tennessee Society of CPAs, "The Impact of the Standard [of new fraud auditing standard] on CPAs," 10/4/96, Brentwood, Tennessee

Awards:

Recipient, "Robert W. Richie Award" for Outstanding Service, Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1993
Featured Biographee, "Who's Who in American Law"; "Who's Who in the World"; "Who's Who in the South and Southeast; Who's Who in America"
Recipient Outstanding Service Award and Key, Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity, 1972
Life Member/Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity, 1972
American Jurisprudence Award, Lawyers Co-Op Publishing Company and Bancroft-Whitney Company,1973-74
Chancellor's Honor Award, George C. Taylor School of Law, University of Tennessee, 1975
A.S. Graves Memorial Scholar, 1974-75, George C. Taylor School of Law
Outstanding Young Men of America, 1980
Boy Scouts of America, Vigil Honor Award, 1994, Order of the Arrow
James E. West Fellow, National Award, Boy Scouts of America, 1996

Community Affiliations:

Committee Member, Eagle Scout Day, Chickasaw Council of Boy Scouts of America, 1978-1995
Committee Member, Council Camping Committee, Chickasaw Council Boy Scouts of America, 1993-1996
Chairman, Friends of Scouting, Exploring District, Boy Scouts of America, 1994-95
Chairman, Jewish Committee on Scouting, Chickasaw Council, Boy Scouts of America, 1994-96
Eastern District Committeeman, Boy Scouts of America, 1991-1992
Chickasaw Council, Boy Scouts of America, Council Advisory Board, 1992-1993
Chickasaw Council, Boy Scouts of America, Executive Board, 1993-present
Chairman, Eagle Scout Recognition Day, 1993, Chickasaw Council, Boy Scouts of America
Chairman, Exploring District, Chickasaw Council, Boy Scouts of America, 1995-97
Scoutmaster, Troop #360, Chickasaw Council, Boy Scouts of America, 1991-present
Legal Counsel/Board of Directors, Evan R. Harwood Day Training Center, 1989-present (for the Multiple Handicapped)
Member, Tennessee Sheriff's Association, 1988-present
Charter Member, Tournament Player's Club at Southwind, 1987-present
Member, Crescent Club of Memphis, Tennessee/Club Corporation of America, 1993-present
George C. Taylor School of Law, University of Tennessee, Chancellor's Inter-Circle and Alumni Advisory Council, 1992-1996
Member/Finance Committee to Elect Ned R. McWherter Governor of Tennessee, 1985-86
Member/Tennessee Democratic Party
Contributing Member, Democratic National Committee
Member/Ducks Unlimited
Member/National Rifle Association
Special Deputy Sheriff, Fayette County, Tennessee, 1988-present

Military Service:
United States Coast Guard (Reserve) 1971-77

Professional Practice:
Senior Partner/President (1978-present): Home

Robert M. Friedman
Ben G. Sissman
William W. Heaton
Lawrence W. White
Deborah A. Brandon*

Law Offices of

Friedman, Sissman, and Heaton, P.C.

Attorneys At Law

Suite 3400, 100 North Main Building

Memphis, Tennessee 38103-0534

Phone: (901) 526-5975
Fax: (901) 527-3633

Office Manager
Lynn M. Corley

*also licensed in Louisiana

Paralegal
Nancy M. Morrow
Kathy L. Dills

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