Doctorate law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1981.  Since graduating from Pepperdine, he has devoted his time and practice solely to helping people who have suffered serious injuries or death, as the result of others’ wrongful conduct or at work.  Douglas has been recognized as a member of the Southern California Super Lawyers.

His efforts in both the civil courts and workers compensation court, have resulted in multiple awards more than a million dollars.  He had partnered with Robert Simon since 1984 and worked on many matters with Gregory Chudacoff for over 25 years before their offices merged in September of 2007.

Douglas E. Friedman joined Quill & Arrow’s Personal Injury department after their offices merged in September of 2022.