Samuel D. "Sam" Friedman, Business Attorney in Birmingham, Alabama
focused on Business and Real Estate
Birmingham, AL
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Samuel D. "Sam" Friedman is an attorney based in Birmingham, ALABAMA. The practice focuses on Business and Real Estate.
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- Birmingham, ALABAMA
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- Business · Real Estate
- Handles Business and Real Estate matters from Birmingham, ALABAMA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026).
About Samuel D. "Sam" Friedman: Samuel D. "Sam" Friedman is an attorney based in Birmingham, ALABAMA. The practice focuses on Business and Real Estate.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Samuel D. "Sam" Friedman
Samuel concentrates on business and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Samuel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Birmingham, Alabama
Samuel takes business matters in Birmingham, Alabama. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Samuel agrees to represent you.
Real Estate cases in Birmingham, Alabama
Samuel takes real estate matters in Birmingham, Alabama. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Samuel agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Samuel D. "Sam" Friedman — Attorney of Alabama business experience
Samuel D. "Sam" Friedman is an attorney based in Birmingham, ALABAMA. The practice focuses on Business and Real Estate.
Samuel D. Friedman is a shareholder in Dentons Sirote’s Birmingham, Alabama office, where he is a member of the Real Estate and Banking and Finance practice groups. Sam’s practice primarily focuses on commercial real estate and commercial lending. Sam helps clients buy, sell, develop, lease, and finance commercial property in his commercial real estate practice, including large apartment complexes, senior living communities, hotels, office buildings, and shopping centers. In Sam’s commercial lending practice, he represents borrowers and lenders in complex financing transactions.
In addition to Sam’s real estate and lending practice, he also advises companies regarding compliance with federal and state consumer finance laws and regulations, particularly federal privacy and identity theft laws.
Samuel's approach to business cases
Samuel D. Friedman is a shareholder in Dentons Sirote’s Birmingham, Alabama office, where he is a member of the Real Estate and Banking and Finance practice groups. Sam’s practice primarily focuses on commercial real estate and commercial lending. Sam helps clients buy, sell, develop, lease, and finance commercial property in his commercial real estate practice, including large apartment…
The kind of cases Samuel takes
Samuel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and real estate matters in Birmingham and the surrounding Alabama area.
Credentials
Samuel D. "Sam" Friedman's legal education and bar admissions
University of Pittsburgh
JD · 2007
University of Pittsburgh
BA · 2005
Jurisdictions
Samuel's state bar admissions
Alabama, Alabama, Al
ACTIVE
Samuel studied at JD in University of Pittsburgh and BA in University of Pittsburgh.
Law school and academic background
Samuel completed JD in University of Pittsburgh and BA in University of Pittsburgh. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Samuel runs in Alabama is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Samuel D. "Sam" Friedman
Samuel has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Financial Services Regulation Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Transactions / UCC Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Financial Services Regulation Law (2026).
Locations
Samuel D. "Sam" Friedman's office in Birmingham
Samuel's primary office is at 2311 Highland Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama, 35205. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Samuel D. "Sam" Friedman — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Samuel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Samuel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Samuel'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; Samuel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Birmingham, Alabama
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Samuel
Samuel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business 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. Samuel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Samuel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Samuel D. "Sam" Friedman
How much does it cost to hire Samuel for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Samuel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Samuel offer a free consultation?
Samuel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Samuel's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Samuel's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Alabama typically take?
Simple business 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. Samuel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Samuel take my case if I'm outside Birmingham?
Samuel is licensed in Alabama. Matters governed by Alabama law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Samuel 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 Samuel?
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. Samuel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Samuel accepting new business clients right now?
Samuel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving Birmingham, Montgomery and Mobile in Alabama
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