Samuel D. Friedman

Samuel D. Friedman is a shareholder-level attorney whose practice centers on commercial real estate and complex financing transactions. He assists clients with purchasing, selling, leasing, developing, and financing a broad range of properties, including office buildings, shopping centers, hotels, apartment communities, and senior living facilities. His work also extends to compliance with consumer finance laws.

Samuel earned his BA, summa cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh in 2005. He continued at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where he received his JD, magna cum laude, in 2007. This academic foundation prepared him to address sophisticated legal and regulatory issues in both real estate and financial services.

Samuel’s representation covers borrowers and lenders in high-value lending matters, guiding negotiations and structuring transactions to protect client interests. In addition, he regularly advises businesses on federal and state consumer finance regulations, focusing especially on privacy and identity theft protections. His ability to combine real estate knowledge with regulatory compliance offers clients a comprehensive legal approach.

Samuel has received multiple recognitions for his professional achievements. He has been ranked in Chambers USA for Banking & Finance in Alabama and earned listings in The Best Lawyers in America® for Banking and Finance Law, Real Estate Law, and Commercial Transactions/UCC Law. He was also named a Mid-South Super Lawyers Rising Star in Real Estate from 2020 to 2023, and has been honored by the Birmingham Business Journal in its Who’s Who in Banking and as a NextGen: Law Honoree.

Samuel D. Friedman continues to build a practice respected for precision, diligence, and client-focused solutions. With experience spanning commercial property, financing, and regulatory compliance, he has established a reputation as a trusted advisor for both businesses and individuals navigating complex legal matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Dentons Sirote
• Member, Alabama State Bar
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Birmingham Bar Association
• Member, Governing Committee, Conference on Consumer Finance Law

Licensed State

• Alabama

Education

• University of Pittsburgh School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Pittsburgh
  BA with Summa Cum Laude

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