Santa Monica, California

Ari Friedman is a partner and trial attorney with over a decade of experience handling significant national litigation of corporate wrongdoing. His career spans work with many respected law firms throughout the country. Through this experience, Mr. Friedman discovered a particular passion for mesothelioma patients and their families. Not only did he help provide these families with financial compensation, he also helped make a statement for all victims of mesothelioma by fighting against many Fortune 500 companies who seek to use their size and wealth to avoid taking responsibility for the harm they have caused. He has garnered significant settlements and verdicts, including a major verdict for a hobbyist mechanic (JLovelace v. Abex, Super. Ct. No. No.34201100104560CUASGDS.) and a retired naval engineer and steel worker. (Houpt. V. Ak Steel Corporation, Case No. BC617859.)

He has been selected for the prestigious Southern California Super Lawyer Rising Star (Thompson Reuters) list from 2016-2018. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates, as well as being a member of the National Trial Lawyers.

At Robins Cloud, Mr. Friedman works on personal injury and wrongful death cases, with a special focus on mesothelioma cases. By specializing in this key area of the law, Mr. Friedman helps his clients achieve justice against the companies that made them sick while remaining dedicated to the specific needs of his clients. Mr. Friedman also represents injured people in trucking accident cases, and people hurt or displaced by wildfires.

Current Area of Focus:

• Asbestos related cancer Litigation
• Catastrophic Injury Litigation
• Trucking Litigation
• Wildfire Litigation

Bar Admissions:

• California
• U.S. District Court Central District of California
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of California

Honors and Awards:

• 2016-2018 Super Lawyer Rising Star (Thompson Reuters)
• Million Dollar Advocate
• Multi-Million Dollar Advocate

Professional Associations:

• American Association for Justice
• Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
• American Bar Association
• National Trial Lawyer Top 40 under 40