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Joseph A. Fried is an American attorney, educator, advocate, speaker, and author from Georgia known for his work in truck accident law and legal education.[1][2]
Education and early legal career[edit]
Starting at the age of 19, Fried worked as a police officer in Atlanta, Georgia, while attending college. A judge he appeared before frequently encouraged him to go to law school.[3][4][2]
Fried earned his Bachelor of Arts from Oglethorpe University in 1990 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1993.[5]
After completing law school, Fried served as a law clerk for Federal Judge B. Avant Edenfield in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. He then entered private practice in Atlanta in 1994.[2]
Fried was appointed to serve as a part-time magistrate judge in Fulton County, Georgia, from 1994 to 2014. At the time, he was the youngest judge to have ever been appointed in Fulton County. [6][2]
Legal career[edit]
Fried began his legal career handling medical malpractice cases, mostly involving birth trauma. He then focused for nearly a decade on product liability cases involving post-collision fires in the Ford Mustang, which led to changes in the vehicle’s design.[4]
In 2006, Fried shifted his focus to handling truck crash cases. He has been recognized for his knowledge of the trucking industry and for developing best practices in commercial motor vehicle crash litigation. Fried has also been involved in efforts to include safety improvement terms in settlement agreements.[7][2][8]
Fried co-founded the firm Fried Goldberg LLC in 2008 with Michael L. Goldberg. The firm handles commercial motor vehicle crash cases nationally. Fried has handled cases in over 43 states.[3][9]
Contributions to legal education[edit]
Over the last two decades, Fried has given more than 1,000 educational presentations to lawyers, state trial lawyer associations, trucking industry organizations, and law enforcement agencies.[10][11][2]
Fried is a co-founder of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating plaintiff’s lawyers about truck accident cases. He helped ATAA obtain approval from the American Bar Association for a Board Certification in Truck Accident Law. In 2018, Fried himself was among the first group of lawyers in America to become Board Certified.[12][2]
Fried is co-author (with law partner Michael L. Goldberg) of “Understanding Motor Carrier Claims,” now in its seventh edition.[13]
He is author of “Law Enforcement Guide to Truck Driving Safety Standards.”[14]
He has created several videos about legal topics, including “Handling Trucking Cases,” “Keeping Trial Short,” “Simple Wins: Stop Trying to Prove the Wrong Things,” and “What’s Your Case Worth? Challenging Limiting Beliefs.”[15]
In 2023, Fried was interviewed by FRONTLINE and ProPublica about their documentary, “America’s Dangerous Trucks.”[16][17]
Teaching[edit]
Since 2005, Fried has been a part-time faculty member at the Trial Lawyers College, teaching trial preparation and presentation techniques.[5][18]
Since 2020, he has been a part-time faculty member at the Trial School, teaching trucking litigation and trial skills.[5]
Since 2021, he has been a part-time faculty member of Trial Lawyers University, teaching trial structure, storytelling, and trial skills.[5][19]
Fried Goldberg also holds seminars to teach other lawyers about trial skills and techniques used in truck accident cases.[20]
References[edit]
- ^ "Joseph Fried". The National Trial Lawyers. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g Catts, Everett. "No One's 'Had More Influence': Fried's Drive to Top Truck-Crash Lawyer Started With a Badge". Law.com. ALM. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Joseph A. Fried". Fried Goldberg LLC. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Meet Our Members: Joe Fried – My Journey". Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys. YouTube. 12 July 2023. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Joe Fried". Joseph A. Fried. LinkedIn. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ "Joseph A. Fried". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ "Truck Accident Lawyer – Joe Fried, Fried Goldberg LLC". YouTube. Jan 25, 2021. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "Plaintiffs Attorneys Overcome Key Obstacle to Land $7.2M Accident Settlement". Yahoo! Finance. ALM. 4 May 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ "Overview". Fried Goldberg LLC. LinkedIn. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ "The High Cost of Fleet Accidents – How to Avoid Them & Protect Your Company". GPS Trackit. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ "Our Seminars". Fried Goldberg LLC. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ "ABA Approves Board Certification for Truck Crash Lawyers". Fried Goldberg LLC. 10 August 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ "Request a Copy of the Understanding Motor Carrier Claims Book". Fried Goldberg LLC. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ "Law Enforcement Guide to Truck Driving Safety Standards". Truck Safety Standards. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ "Joe Fried". Trial Guides. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ O'Donnell, James (12 July 2023). "How Recent State Laws Are Making It Harder to Sue Trucking Companies After Crashes". ProPublica. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ Lee, Chanetelle. "What Is An Underride Crash And Why Is It So Dangerous?". Frontline. PBS.org. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ "Joe Fried, Trucking Lawyer and GA Faculty on the Power of a TLC Direct". Trial Lawyers College. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ "Joseph Fried". Trial Lawyer University. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "Fried Goldberg Litigation Skills Clinic". Fried Goldberg LLC. Retrieved 23 January 2024.