Robert J. "Bob" Friedman, Employment Attorney in Miami, Florida
focused on Employment and Tax
Miami, FL
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Robert J. "Bob" Friedman is an attorney based in Miami, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Employment and Tax.
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- Miami, FLORIDA
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- attorney
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- Employment · Tax
- Handles Employment and Tax matters from Miami, FLORIDA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Miami) (2026).
About Robert J. "Bob" Friedman: Robert J. "Bob" Friedman is an attorney based in Miami, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Employment and Tax.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Robert takes on
Robert concentrates on employment and tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Robert handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Miami, Florida
Robert takes employment matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Tax cases in Miami, Florida
Robert takes tax matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Robert J. "Bob" Friedman — employment lawyer in Miami
Robert J. "Bob" Friedman is an attorney based in Miami, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Employment and Tax.
Robert Friedman practices in the area of ERISA, employee benefits and executive compensation. Since 1996, he has been the head of the firm's national Employee Benefits, Executive Compensation and ERISA Practice Group. Mr. Friedman is also co-chair of the ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plans) Practice Group. His clients include private, non-profit and governmental employers.
He is a frequent speaker on employee benefits, ERISA fiduciary matters and pension and tax planning. Mr. Friedman’s practice frequently involves working on matters with Holland & Knight lawyers in other specialty areas, including securities, investment funds, mergers and acquisitions, labor, employment and bankruptcy.
Mr. Friedman has extensive experience with all aspects of benefits work, including the design, qualification and drafting of pension, 401(k), profit sharing and other qualified plans, corporate mergers and acquisitions and plan transfers, mergers and terminations, fiduciary matters, executive compensation, nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements and ERISA related litigation. Mr. Friedman’s practice includes representation of clients in matters with the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor and other governmental agencies.
Mr. Friedman also has been actively involved with welfare benefit plans, flexible benefit plans and the rules relating to COBRA continuation coverage under such plans. He has experience with the design, implementation, operation and communication of welfare benefit plans, and has been involved with such benefit plans in connection with mergers and acquisitions, reductions in force and other employee terminations and layoffs.
In the area of stock option plans, ESOP’s and other forms of employee ownership, Mr. Friedman’s practice includes developing strategies to achieve employee ownership, creating individually designed plans, and complying with the applicable tax and other statutory and regulatory requirements. His clients in these matters include privately and publicly owned companies.
Prior to joining Holland & Knight as a partner in November 1988, he practiced law in New York and Miami.
How Robert handles employment matters
Robert Friedman practices in the area of ERISA, employee benefits and executive compensation. Since 1996, he has been the head of the firm's national Employee Benefits, Executive Compensation and ERISA Practice Group. Mr. Friedman is also co-chair of the ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plans) Practice Group. His clients include private, non-profit and governmental employers. He is a frequent…
Who Robert represents
Robert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and tax matters in Miami and the surrounding Florida area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Trinity College
B.A. Economics · 1977
Trinity College
— · 1977
Jurisdictions
Robert's state bar admissions
New Jersey, New Jers
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New York, New York S
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Florida, The Florida
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Robert studied at B.A. Economics in Trinity College and — in Trinity College.
Law school and academic background
Robert completed B.A. Economics in Trinity College and — in Trinity College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Robert runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Robert has received 14 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Miami)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Individuals (Miami)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Individuals (Miami)
2020
Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Miami)
2019
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Individuals (Miami)
2018
Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Miami)
2015
Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA – America's Leading Business Lawyers guide, Tax: Employee Benefits, 2009-2013
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Miami) (2026). Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Individuals (Miami) (2026). Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Individuals (Miami) (2020). Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Miami) (2019). Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Individuals (Miami) (2018). Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Miami) (2015).
Locations
Robert J. "Bob" Friedman's office in Miami
Robert's primary office is at 701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 3300, Miami, Florida, 33131. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Robert J. "Bob" Friedman — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Robert usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Robert charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Robert will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Miami, Florida
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Robert
Robert discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Robert confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Robert's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Robert J. "Bob" Friedman
How much does it cost to hire Robert for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Robert walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Robert offer a free consultation?
Robert charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Robert's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Florida typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Robert gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Robert take my case if I'm outside Miami?
Robert is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Robert will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Robert?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Robert will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Robert accepting new employment clients right now?
Robert's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Miami, Tampa and Orlando in Florida
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- Fort Lauderdale6,726 attorneys
- Jacksonville5,497 attorneys
- Tallahassee4,383 attorneys
- West Palm Beach3,699 attorneys
- Boca Raton3,668 attorneys
- Coral Gables3,397 attorneys
- Naples2,155 attorneys
- St Petersburg2,098 attorneys
- Sarasota1,994 attorneys
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