Avery Friedman and Associates – Cleveland, OH

Legendary Civil Rights Advocacy

Avery Friedman and Associates is a nationally recognized law firm based in downtown Cleveland, specializing in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law. The firm is led by Avery Friedman, a distinguished attorney who has been described by the Wall Street Journal as a ‘walking reference source’ on civil rights. With a career spanning over 50 years, Avery Friedman has dedicated his life to fighting discrimination in housing, employment, and public accommodations. He is a familiar face to millions as a long-time legal analyst for CNN, where he provides expert commentary on the nation’s most pressing legal issues. Located in the prestigious IMG Building, the firm handles cases of national significance, representing individuals who have been denied their fundamental rights by government entities, corporations, and institutions.

Fair Housing and Discrimination

The firm is a pioneer in the field of Fair Housing. Avery Friedman has litigated countless cases enforcing the Fair Housing Act, ensuring that no one is denied a home based on their race, religion, or family status. The practice also extends to Employment Discrimination, representing workers who have been wrongfully terminated or harassed. The firm’s approach is intellectually rigorous and strategically bold; they have successfully argued before federal courts across the country, setting precedents that protect the liberties of all Americans. If you need to find a lawyer to challenge a systemic injustice or a violation of your constitutional rights, Avery Friedman and Associates brings a level of expertise and gravitas that is unmatched in the region.

• Housing Discrimination: fighting against redlining, steering, and discriminatory lending practices.
• Employment Law: Representing victims of workplace bias, sexual harassment, and retaliatory firing.
• Constitutional Law: Challenging government overreach and violations of First Amendment rights.
• Zoning and Land Use: Advocating for fair land use policies that do not exclude protected groups.

A Champion for Justice

Avery Friedman’s contributions to the law have been recognized with numerous accolades, including the Freedom Award from the NAACP and the Legendary Champion of Civil Rights Award from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. He has lectured at over three dozen major law schools, including Stanford, Berkeley, and Duke. Despite his national profile, the firm remains accessible to clients in Cleveland who need a powerful voice in their corner. Whether it is a complex federal class action or an individual claim of discrimination, the firm operates with a singular focus on achieving justice. For those seeking to hire an attorney with a proven history of changing the law for the better, Avery Friedman and Associates is the definitive choice.