Jessica M. Friedman
Owner
Areas of Practice
Social Security Disability
Veterans Disability Compensation
Railroad Retirement Disability
Estate and Business Planning
Bar Admissions
Alabama (2008)
U.S. District Court Northern District of Alabama (2009)
U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (2011)
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (2017)
Education
University of Alabama Law School, LL.M. in Taxation (2017)
Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D. (2008)
Brandeis University, B.A. (2005)
The American College, CLU (2023)
Jessica M. Friedman
Owner
Ms. Friedman advises clients on Social Security Disability matters, providing independent, informed counsel to individuals on the legal aspects of their disability claims. Ms. Friedman also assists Veterans in their claims for disability compensation from the Department of Veteran's Affairs.
Ms. Friedman holds a Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of Alabama. She advises insurers and individuals on business and estate planning issues.
Prior to working at Friedman Law Firm, Ms. Friedman had a Clerkship with the Honorable Judge W. Keith Watkins of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama from 2008 to 2009.
Professional Associations and Memberships
Birmingham Bar Association
Alabama Bar Association
National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives, Member
National Organization of Veterans Advocates, Member
Pro Bono Activities
The Women's Foundation of Alabama - Board of Directors, 2021 to present
Alabama Bar Association Lawyer Assistance Program Committee, 2020 to present
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Executive Leadership Team, Man and Woman of the Year Campaign, 2019-2021
Firm News
Understanding Eligibility for Railroad Disability Annuity
Question: I Can't Work, Why Can't I Get Disability Benefits??
Appealing Social Security Denial: Your SSDI Hearing
Working While Applying for Disability