Ian Nathan Friedman Esq
- 30 years of experience
- Criminal Law, White Collar Crime, Traffic Tickets ...
- Cleveland, OH
Biography
Ian Friedman is a partner at the law firm of Friedman & Nemecek, L.L.C., based in Cleveland, Ohio. He has earned a fierce reputation for successfully defending individuals and organizations in complex criminal and white collar matters. He is a frequent author and lecturer on matters related to criminal justice. He represents individuals and entities across the United States and has served as counsel in Europe, Asia, and South America. Ian is the current President of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, and past-President of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He was the first lawyer to be named its “Lawyer of The Year.” Ian was the driving force behind the overhaul of Ohio’s Criminal Rule 16. As a result of this effort, all state criminal cases now operate with greater transparency in what has become known as the “Open Discovery” system. In recognition of this accomplishment and his dedication to the legal profession, the Supreme Court of Ohio and Cleveland City Council honored him for the systemic change to the criminal justice system. Ian is a Fellow of the American Board of Criminal Lawyers and served as President in 2018. He serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law since 2006, where he teaches Cybercrime. Mr. Friedman has been routinely named in the “Best Lawyers in America”, Ohio Super Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers, and Inside Business Magazine as a leading criminal defense lawyer.
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- White Collar Crime
- Traffic Tickets
- Appeals & Appellate
- DUI & DWI
- Legal Malpractice
- Domestic Violence
- Communications & Internet Law
- Juvenile Law
Education
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Cleveland State University1997
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Ohio University1994
Professional Experience
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Friedman & Nemecek, L.L.C.Partner2015
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Cleveland-Marshall College of LawAdjunct Professor2007
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Ursuline CollegeAdjunct Professor2005
Awards
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Super LawyerOhio Super Lawyers2022
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General Practice and Criminal Defense: White CollarBest Lawyers in America2022
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Super LawyerOhio Super Lawyers2021
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Top 50 Cleveland LawyersOhio Super Lawyers2021
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Top 100 Ohio LawyersOhio Super Lawyers2021
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General Practice and Criminal Defense: White CollarBest Lawyers in America2021
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Top 100 Ohio LawyersOhio Super Lawyers2020
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General Practice and Criminal Defense: White CollarBest Lawyers in America2020
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Top 50 Cleveland LawyersOhio Super Lawyers2020
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Super LawyerOhio Super Lawyers2019
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Hall of Fame HonoreeCleveland-Marshall College of Law2019
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Top 100 Ohio LawyersOhio Super Lawyers2019
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Top 50 Cleveland LawyersOhio Super Lawyers2019
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The Best Firms in America, Tier I RankingBest Lawyers in America2019
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“Lawyer of The Year” for Criminal Defense: General PracticeBest Lawyers in America2019
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Top 100 Ohio LawyersOhio Super Lawyers2018
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Top 50 Cleveland LawyersOhio Super Lawyers2018
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Super LawyerOhio Super Lawyers2018
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The Best Firms in America, Tier I RankingBest Lawyers in America2018
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24th Edition, Criminal DefenseThe Best Lawyers in America2018
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Top 100 Ohio LawyersOhio Super Lawyers2017
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Top 50 Cleveland LawyersOhio Super Lawyers2017
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Super LawyerOhio Super Lawyers2017
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Annual Recognition Luncheon, Alumni of the Year HonoreeCleveland-Marshall College of Law Alumni Association2017
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Criminal DefenseThe Best Lawyers in America, 21st Edition2017
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The Best Firms in America, Tier I RankingBest Lawyers2017
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Super LawyerOhio Super Lawyers2016
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Top 50 Cleveland LawyersOhio Super Lawyers2016
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100 Ohio LawyersOhio Super Lawyers2016
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Criminal DefenseThe Best Lawyers in America, 21st Edition2016
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Top 100 Ohio LawyerSuper Lawyers2015
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Top 50 Cleveland LawyerSuper Lawyers2015
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Ohio Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2015
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Criminal Defense Best LawyerBest Lawyers in America2015
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Top 100 Trial LawyersThe National Trial Lawyers2015
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Top 100 Ohio LawyerSuper Lawyers2014
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Top 50 Cleveland LawyerSuper Lawyers2014
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Ohio Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2014
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Significant SigSigma Chi Fraternity2014
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Top 100 Trial LawyersThe National Trial Lawyers2014
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Top 100 Ohio LawyerSuper Lawyers2013
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Top 50 Cleveland LawyerSuper Lawyers2013
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Ohio Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2013
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President's Service AwardCleveland-Marshall College of Law Alumni Association2013
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Top 100 Trial LawyersThe National Trial Lawyers2013
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Top 100 Trial LawyersThe National Trial Lawyers2012
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Top 100 Ohio LawyerSuper Lawyers2012
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Top 50 Cleveland LawyerSuper Lawyers2012
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Ohio Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2012
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Super LawyerOhio Super Lawyers2011
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Distinguished AlumniCleveland State University Alumni Association2011
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Top 100 Trial LawyersThe National Trial Lawyers2011
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Resolution of Congratulations for Outstanding Service, Leadership & Career AchievementsCity of Cleveland2011
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Lawyer of the YearOhio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers2011
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Certificate of Recognition, Open Discovery EffortThe Supreme Court of Ohio2010
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Champion of Justice AwardOhio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers2010
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Northeast Ohio's Leading LawyersInside Business Magazine2010
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Super LawyerOhio Super Lawyers2010
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Top 100 Trial LawyersThe National Trial Lawyers2010
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William K. Thomas Professionalism AwardCleveland Metropolitan Bar Association2010
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Northeast Ohio's Leading LawyersInside Business Magazine2009
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President's AwardOhio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers2009
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Ohio Rising StarsOhio Super Lawyers2009
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Top 100 Trial LawyersThe American Trial Lawyers Association2009
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Leading Criminal LawyerInside Business Magazine2008
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President's AwardOhio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers2008
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Top 20 ProfessionalsCleveland Jewish News2008
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Top 100 Trial LawyersThe American Trial Lawyers Association2008
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Top 100 Trial LawyersThe American Trial Lawyers Association2007
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President's Award 2005-2006Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers2005
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Outstanding ServiceAmerican Civil Liberties Union2001
Associations
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
- American Board of Criminal Lawyers
- W.A.G.S. 4 KIDS
- Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- American Bar Foundation
- Ohio State Bar Association Foundation
- American Bar Association
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- The American Trial Lawyers Association
- Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Alumni Association
- Cuyahoga County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Ohio State Bar Association, Subcommittee on Sex Offenses
- Jewish Federation, Young Leadership Division
- Cuyahoga County Bar Association
- Ursuline College
- Family Transitional Housing
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