SERVING CLEVELAND FOR 40 YEARS
From the accident scene, Jeff was initially transported to Geneva Memorial Hospital. He then spent another six weeks at Mt. Sinai Medical Center. Medical professionals at this time were just starting to treat spinal cord injuries for patients suffering from these injuries during the Vietnam War. From August of 1964 to September of 1965, Jeff resided in a rehab center at Highland View Hospital. During this period, Jeff was permitted to complete his high school requirements with tutorial support. He was also encouraged to apply to John Carroll University and was proudly accepted. To this day, Jeff retells heartfelt stories of how grateful he was to the university for constructing wheelchair ramps to make learning more accessible and for the unconditional support of university faculty mentors. Jeff graduated Cum Laude from John Carroll University with a B.A. degree in political science. He was the first recipient of the Scholastic and Political Achievement Award. Jeff continued his academic pursuits locally at Case Western Reserve University School of Law and graduated in 1972 with a Juris Doctor degree.
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Since passing the Ohio Bar in 1973, Jeff has continued to practice law. Jeff started his legal career as a sole practitioner in the same office as his future partner, David Smith. In 1980, Jeff’s classmate from college, Frank Chenette, left a high-powered Washington firm to join with Jeff in a partnership called Friedman & Chenette. Jeff and Frank practiced together until 1987 when Joe Domiano and David Smith were invited to join together in a new partnership. In late 1988, Frank ventured on his own and the firm of Friedman, Domiano & Smith, as we know it today, was formed. Friedman, Domiano & Smith embarked upon the toughest cases including rollover vehicles and was the first to establish case law involving sudden acceleration of a vehicle, which we see today in Toyota litigation. FDS has handled everything from railroad cases, trucking cases, product liability, spinal cord injury, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence to severe workplace injuries. FDS has successfully challenged insurance companies so that injured victims could receive damages after being denied their rights. FDS has documented trial experience and is fully prepared to defend your “day in court,” if necessary.
At the present time, Jeff travels back and forth between Florida and Ohio, where he is licensed to practice law in both states. Technology permits immediate, 24/7 access to clients, both near and far, to service their needs in a seamless and timely manner.
Today, while continuing its quest to seek justice for the injured, FDS has forged new alliances in criminal law, civil rights litigation, employment law, social security and workers’ compensation.
FDS has most recently expanded service to its clients by offering free reviews of anyone’s insurance policies, as well as, wills and estates. FDS has evolved with the times to become a comprehensive, one-stop legal service center. You can depend on Friedman, Domiano & Smith to meet all your legal needs.
Jeff Friedman is a man of passion and determination who lives life to the fullest to attain his dreams and the dreams of other accident victims. When Jeff says to his clients, “I know, I’ve been there,” it’s the truth. He is the real deal. Jeff’s accomplishments both within and outside the field of law are remarkable and it is those achievements, along with a strong work ethic, that has made Friedman, Domiano, & Smith a brand to be reckoned with in the legal community.