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
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- Military Service:
- United States Coast Guard (Reserve) 1971-77
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- Professional Practice:
- Senior Partner/President (1978-present)
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Home
- Friedman, Sissman, and Heaton, P.C.
- Suite 3400, 100 North Main Building
- Memphis, Tennessee 38103-0534
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- Phone: (901) 526-5975
- Fax: (901) 527-3633
- Office Manager
- Lynn M. Corley
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- Paralegal
- Nancy M. Morrow
- Kathy L. Dills
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Too bad. judging from his affiliations, he seems like a good guy.