Christopher Ford
Henderson, NV
Licensed for 12 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Child custody
Language
English
About
Matthew Friedman is a founding partner of the law firm of Ford & Friedman where he focuses primarily in the areas of complex divorce, family law litigation and appellate practice before both the State and Federal Courts. Matthew's wealth of legal, professional and political experience enables him to bring a unique perspective to the practice of law. Matthew is a licensed member of the Nevada State Bar and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court, District of Nevada and the United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. As a member of Nevada’s Family Law Bar, Matthew has been widely recognized for his skilled advocacy and legal acumen. Matthew holds an AV - Preminent Rating from Martindale Hubble and has been recognized as a Mountain States "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers from 2014 - 2018. He has been selected as a member of Nevada's “Legal Elite” each year commencing in 2013 by Nevada Business Magazine. The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys has named Mr. Friedman one of Nevada's Top 10 Family Law Attorney's Under age 40. Matthew has also been honored as an Avvo Rated Attorney, receiving an overall rating of “Superb” from peers and former clients. Through years of practice before Clark County’s Family Courts, Matthew has cultivated a distinguished reputation and is respected by the members of Nevada’s Judiciary as well as fellow members of the Nevada Bar. He has amassed extensive litigation and trial experience and developed refined court rooms skills which enable him to assist his clients in navigating the rigors of the family court system. Prior to founding Ford & Friedman, Matthew was a partner at Dawson, Ford & Friedman, a Las Vegas Family Law and Civil Litigation Boutique. Matthew was raised in Southern Nevada and is a proud product of Nevada’s System of Higher Education. Matthew graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with degrees in Political Public Relations and Philosophy, and received his Juris Doctorate from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Prior to attending law school, Matthew proudly served former Nevada Governor, Kenny C. Guinn, as a speechwriter and public affairs liaison. Upon the conclusion of the Governor's term of office, Mr. Friedman joined the private sector, where he worked in finance before transitioning into the practice of law. Matthew is a member of the Nevada State Bar – Family Law Section, the Clark County Bar Association, the American Bar Association the Cardozo Society of Southern Nevada and the Anti Defamation League (ADL). Matthew frequently lends his time to Southern Nevada’s underprivileged families, working closely with the Clark County Pro Bono Project and Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada. Matthew, his wife Jennifer, and their two sons, Dylan and Jacob, are proud to call Las Vegas their home. When not zealously representing his clients, Mr. Friedman enjoys spending time with family and friends, exercising, snowboarding, camping, and attending concerts and sporting events.
Practices Areas
Child custody
Divorce and separation
Family
Language
English
Contact
Ford & Friedman2200 Paseo Verde ParkwaySuite 350Henderson, NV, 890522200 Paseo Verde ParkwaySuite 350Suite 350Henderson, NV, 89052
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Mr. Friedman was very helpful throughout the whole legal process with my case. Whenever I had a question either Mr. Friedman or one of the members of his team got back to me very promptly and explained everything in detail. While his services are pricey, you get what you pay for.
Matthew was such a great lawyer. I went to Matthew stressed out regarding my divorce and my ex-wife trying to leave state with our children. The moment I began speaking with Mathew I knew this law firm was going to help me. Prior to consulting with Matthew I spoke with another lawyer who gave me no confidence in my situation. Not only did I get everything I requested in my divorce/ child custody, when there was a stressful situation Matthew stood by my side and defended me. Divorce/child custody is not a fun situation but if you want an honest hard working lawyer retain Matthew and his law firm first!
A little costly but worth it . He nails down the legal Manisha and gives each court appearance is fullest attention. Matt straightened out another Lawyer's mess. Matt is on time and well informed, e felt that he was moving mountains with us and for us
I would highly recommend Matt! Matt is a phenomenal divorce lawyer and was exceptional throughout my difficult situation. Matt was whole-heartedly concerned, supportive, and accommodating. Mr. Friedman has an extensive amount of law knowledge and continually assisted in deriving a plan of action, communicating, and ultimately achieving success throughout my case. I am extremely thankful for Matt and his wonderful team!
I was referred by a friend with my divorce and custody problems and I came into a beautiful and professional office. I met with Matt Friedman and his knowledge and compassion set my mind at ease. He helped me to get what was fair to me and my kids and I couldn't be more thankful to him and his staff for taking the time and consideration and making me feel like I wasn't alone in this battle. Great local law firm. You can count on Mr. Friedman to be in your corner. They made this terrible time in my life so much easier to handle because I wasn't alone.
I hired Mr. Freeman based on a recommendation from my daughter, who works for Matt's mother. I talked to him over the phone because I do not live in Nevada. We understood each other on that first phone call and he had a plan and new he could win my case. And I lucked out. He took charge, got results, and handled everything for me. It was a post divorce problem and I had 2 lawyers before I hired Matt, that did not resolve the problems. Matt recommended a great Real Estate agent who made his recommendations to expedite the sale of our house. Matt got the judge to court order my ex husband out of the house so it could be listed and sold. He has a great relationship with family court and got that done right away. I did not have to be on hand for any court appearances, he took care of all of that. He was tough, thorough, and professional while dealing with a very difficult person. I just wish I had hired him first and possibly would have saved myself some $ and 4 years of aggravation. He was a very good lawyer in my opinion.
I hired Matt after a not-so-great experience with a much higher priced, much less aggressive NY lawyer. When my ex abruptly left NY, I moved to Las Vegas and began searching for representation here in hopes I could have the jurisdiction moved. Feeling pretty disillusioned with the whole process, I contacted Matt on a whim and decided to retain him after our consult. Matt worked diligently to address all my issues and concerns. We got the divorce kicked to Nevada. Matt then helped negotiate me parenting time with my daughter. We ended up settling for a number I could live with and I really think it was Matt's aggressiveness and aptitude that pressured my ex to settle. Matt isn't cheap, but he does a great job. My only regret is that I can't have Matt also represent me in obtaining custody of my daughter (which fell to the jurisdiction of state my ex relocated to). I'd highly recommend Matt as he's personable, extremely knowledgable, and very good at what he does.
Mr. Friedman gave me the expectations and a plan on how to deal with my case. Everything he said happened and he was always good about calling me back. He even gave me his cell number when I was battling with my ex and answered nights and weekends to help me. He was very knowledgable and was able to give the result he promised the first day of our consult. I would recommend Mr. Friedman to everyone who's going through divorce/custody. If you want an attorney that cares and is on your side he's the attorney you want.
Matt has handled two of our custody cases and he has been a breath of fresh air compared to lawyers we hired in the past. He was with us every step of the way and made us feel like we were his top priority. He helped us settle our case without having to go to court which saved us lots of time, money and stress! He was very passionate and understood where we were coming from and really stood up for us and our wants. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone!!
I had a friend recommend Matt Friedman and I am very pleased with the level of knowledge, professionalism & sincerity that I received with my case. I was kept informed every step of the way & offered advice & alternatives to my issues. I felt that I was in good hands & he was truly sympathetic & concerned for me. He's honest & a straight shooter. I would recommend Matt for any legal issues you might have.
Mr. Friedman was very helpful throughout the whole legal process with my case. Whenever I had a question either Mr. Friedman or one of the members of his team got back to me very promptly and explained everything in detail. While his services are pricey, you get what you pay for.
Matthew was such a great lawyer. I went to Matthew stressed out regarding my divorce and my ex-wife trying to leave state with our children. The moment I began speaking with Mathew I knew this law firm was going to help me. Prior to consulting with Matthew I spoke with another lawyer who gave me no confidence in my situation. Not only did I get everything I requested in my divorce/ child custody, when there was a stressful situation Matthew stood by my side and defended me. Divorce/child custody is not a fun situation but if you want an honest hard working lawyer retain Matthew and his law firm first!
A little costly but worth it . He nails down the legal Manisha and gives each court appearance is fullest attention. Matt straightened out another Lawyer's mess. Matt is on time and well informed, e felt that he was moving mountains with us and for us
I would highly recommend Matt! Matt is a phenomenal divorce lawyer and was exceptional throughout my difficult situation. Matt was whole-heartedly concerned, supportive, and accommodating. Mr. Friedman has an extensive amount of law knowledge and continually assisted in deriving a plan of action, communicating, and ultimately achieving success throughout my case. I am extremely thankful for Matt and his wonderful team!
I was referred by a friend with my divorce and custody problems and I came into a beautiful and professional office. I met with Matt Friedman and his knowledge and compassion set my mind at ease. He helped me to get what was fair to me and my kids and I couldn't be more thankful to him and his staff for taking the time and consideration and making me feel like I wasn't alone in this battle. Great local law firm. You can count on Mr. Friedman to be in your corner. They made this terrible time in my life so much easier to handle because I wasn't alone.
I hired Mr. Freeman based on a recommendation from my daughter, who works for Matt's mother. I talked to him over the phone because I do not live in Nevada. We understood each other on that first phone call and he had a plan and new he could win my case. And I lucked out. He took charge, got results, and handled everything for me. It was a post divorce problem and I had 2 lawyers before I hired Matt, that did not resolve the problems. Matt recommended a great Real Estate agent who made his recommendations to expedite the sale of our house. Matt got the judge to court order my ex husband out of the house so it could be listed and sold. He has a great relationship with family court and got that done right away. I did not have to be on hand for any court appearances, he took care of all of that. He was tough, thorough, and professional while dealing with a very difficult person. I just wish I had hired him first and possibly would have saved myself some $ and 4 years of aggravation. He was a very good lawyer in my opinion.
I hired Matt after a not-so-great experience with a much higher priced, much less aggressive NY lawyer. When my ex abruptly left NY, I moved to Las Vegas and began searching for representation here in hopes I could have the jurisdiction moved. Feeling pretty disillusioned with the whole process, I contacted Matt on a whim and decided to retain him after our consult. Matt worked diligently to address all my issues and concerns. We got the divorce kicked to Nevada. Matt then helped negotiate me parenting time with my daughter. We ended up settling for a number I could live with and I really think it was Matt's aggressiveness and aptitude that pressured my ex to settle. Matt isn't cheap, but he does a great job. My only regret is that I can't have Matt also represent me in obtaining custody of my daughter (which fell to the jurisdiction of state my ex relocated to). I'd highly recommend Matt as he's personable, extremely knowledgable, and very good at what he does.
Mr. Friedman gave me the expectations and a plan on how to deal with my case. Everything he said happened and he was always good about calling me back. He even gave me his cell number when I was battling with my ex and answered nights and weekends to help me. He was very knowledgable and was able to give the result he promised the first day of our consult. I would recommend Mr. Friedman to everyone who's going through divorce/custody. If you want an attorney that cares and is on your side he's the attorney you want.
Matt has handled two of our custody cases and he has been a breath of fresh air compared to lawyers we hired in the past. He was with us every step of the way and made us feel like we were his top priority. He helped us settle our case without having to go to court which saved us lots of time, money and stress! He was very passionate and understood where we were coming from and really stood up for us and our wants. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone!!
I had a friend recommend Matt Friedman and I am very pleased with the level of knowledge, professionalism & sincerity that I received with my case. I was kept informed every step of the way & offered advice & alternatives to my issues. I felt that I was in good hands & he was truly sympathetic & concerned for me. He's honest & a straight shooter. I would recommend Matt for any legal issues you might have.
Mr. Friedman was very helpful throughout the whole legal process with my case. Whenever I had a question either Mr. Friedman or one of the members of his team got back to me very promptly and explained everything in detail. While his services are pricey, you get what you pay for.
Matthew was such a great lawyer. I went to Matthew stressed out regarding my divorce and my ex-wife trying to leave state with our children. The moment I began speaking with Mathew I knew this law firm was going to help me. Prior to consulting with Matthew I spoke with another lawyer who gave me no confidence in my situation. Not only did I get everything I requested in my divorce/ child custody, when there was a stressful situation Matthew stood by my side and defended me. Divorce/child custody is not a fun situation but if you want an honest hard working lawyer retain Matthew and his law firm first!
A little costly but worth it . He nails down the legal Manisha and gives each court appearance is fullest attention. Matt straightened out another Lawyer's mess. Matt is on time and well informed, e felt that he was moving mountains with us and for us
I would highly recommend Matt! Matt is a phenomenal divorce lawyer and was exceptional throughout my difficult situation. Matt was whole-heartedly concerned, supportive, and accommodating. Mr. Friedman has an extensive amount of law knowledge and continually assisted in deriving a plan of action, communicating, and ultimately achieving success throughout my case. I am extremely thankful for Matt and his wonderful team!
I was referred by a friend with my divorce and custody problems and I came into a beautiful and professional office. I met with Matt Friedman and his knowledge and compassion set my mind at ease. He helped me to get what was fair to me and my kids and I couldn't be more thankful to him and his staff for taking the time and consideration and making me feel like I wasn't alone in this battle. Great local law firm. You can count on Mr. Friedman to be in your corner. They made this terrible time in my life so much easier to handle because I wasn't alone.
I hired Mr. Freeman based on a recommendation from my daughter, who works for Matt's mother. I talked to him over the phone because I do not live in Nevada. We understood each other on that first phone call and he had a plan and new he could win my case. And I lucked out. He took charge, got results, and handled everything for me. It was a post divorce problem and I had 2 lawyers before I hired Matt, that did not resolve the problems. Matt recommended a great Real Estate agent who made his recommendations to expedite the sale of our house. Matt got the judge to court order my ex husband out of the house so it could be listed and sold. He has a great relationship with family court and got that done right away. I did not have to be on hand for any court appearances, he took care of all of that. He was tough, thorough, and professional while dealing with a very difficult person. I just wish I had hired him first and possibly would have saved myself some $ and 4 years of aggravation. He was a very good lawyer in my opinion.
I hired Matt after a not-so-great experience with a much higher priced, much less aggressive NY lawyer. When my ex abruptly left NY, I moved to Las Vegas and began searching for representation here in hopes I could have the jurisdiction moved. Feeling pretty disillusioned with the whole process, I contacted Matt on a whim and decided to retain him after our consult. Matt worked diligently to address all my issues and concerns. We got the divorce kicked to Nevada. Matt then helped negotiate me parenting time with my daughter. We ended up settling for a number I could live with and I really think it was Matt's aggressiveness and aptitude that pressured my ex to settle. Matt isn't cheap, but he does a great job. My only regret is that I can't have Matt also represent me in obtaining custody of my daughter (which fell to the jurisdiction of state my ex relocated to). I'd highly recommend Matt as he's personable, extremely knowledgable, and very good at what he does.
Mr. Friedman gave me the expectations and a plan on how to deal with my case. Everything he said happened and he was always good about calling me back. He even gave me his cell number when I was battling with my ex and answered nights and weekends to help me. He was very knowledgable and was able to give the result he promised the first day of our consult. I would recommend Mr. Friedman to everyone who's going through divorce/custody. If you want an attorney that cares and is on your side he's the attorney you want.
Matt has handled two of our custody cases and he has been a breath of fresh air compared to lawyers we hired in the past. He was with us every step of the way and made us feel like we were his top priority. He helped us settle our case without having to go to court which saved us lots of time, money and stress! He was very passionate and understood where we were coming from and really stood up for us and our wants. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone!!
I had a friend recommend Matt Friedman and I am very pleased with the level of knowledge, professionalism & sincerity that I received with my case. I was kept informed every step of the way & offered advice & alternatives to my issues. I felt that I was in good hands & he was truly sympathetic & concerned for me. He's honest & a straight shooter. I would recommend Matt for any legal issues you might have.