Robert Friedman

About Robert

Robert (“Bob”) Friedman loves sharing his knowledge of the law and 45 years experience as a New York attorney by writing books, blogs and newspaper columns; presenting seminars and webinars; serving on nonprofit boards; and mentoring law school students. He attributes his success to client education, community involvement, and a reputation for cost effective, practical solutions to legal problems. Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC was founded in 1955 by Bob’s dad, Fred Friedman, a Holocaust survivor and U.S. Army veteran. Bob’s son, Justin Friedman (associate) joined the firm in 2018. Bob frequently lectures on how to avoid probate, asset preservation, and estate and nursing home planning. He is the author of numerous legal guides, including the Complete Guide to Medicaid in New York, NY Executor’s Legal Survival Guide, How to Survive Legally as a Landlord, The Upstart Small Business Legal Guide, and How to Form Your Own “S” Corporation and Avoid Double Taxation. He was real estate law columnist for both the Buffalo News and Courier Express. Bob was born in Queens, New York and has been a life- long Western New York resident. When not practicing law, Bob enjoys paddle boarding; and spending time with his family; German Shepherd Dog, Leo; and cat, Vinny. For 44 years, Robert (“Bob”) Friedman has assisted individuals, businesses and organizations to identify actual or potential problems and correct those problems before they become major crises. Bob has the unique experience of having successfully prosecuted over 33,000 dangerous and distracted drivers for 40 years as a Vehicle & Traffic Prosecutor. He was named 2003 WNY Prosecutor of the Year. He stopped a legal challenge to the constitutionality of the New York seatbelt law. As a prosecutor, Bob saw many personal injury car accident cases and distracted driver cases. Using his extensive knowledge of the NY Vehicle & Traffic Law and NY Transportation Law, Bob prosecuted dangerous truck drivers, dangerous bus drivers, dangerous motorcycle drivers and dangerous automobile drivers. These dangerous drivers endangered the lives of their passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers. As a prosecutor, Mr. Friedman learned how people are victimized by dangerous and distracted drivers. In learning how people were victimized, he learned how to best speak to people and the police. He learned that there’s a lot more to the story than what’s covered in the police report or in a traffic incident report. He learned to investigate and to look deeper.

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Colleagues at Friedman & Ranzenhofer Attorneys at Law

Michael Ranzenhofer

Partner

Sam Alba

Of Counsel

Justin Friedman

Associate

John D. Dracup

Associate Attorney