Alex M. Friedman

Overview

Alex Friedman is an Associate attorney at McCarthy Lebit, specializing in the firm’s transactional practice groups. His practice most frequently spans the firm’s Banking & Finance, Business & Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate & Construction, and Venture Capital & Private Equity groups and his experience and capabilities touch on a wide range of transactional matters.

Alex primarily handles client matters related to corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, and financing arrangements. His work includes drafting and reviewing contracts, purchase agreements, and financing documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and safeguard clients' interests. Alex also manages due diligence processes, entity formation, restructuring, and regulatory compliance issues, providing comprehensive legal support to meet the complex needs of his clients.

Before joining McCarthy Lebit, Alex gained substantial legal experience as a law clerk at a Cleveland law firm, where he conducted extensive legal research on intricate issues and assisted in drafting and reviewing legal documents to ensure compliance with relevant standards. This experience, combined with close collaboration with seasoned attorneys, shaped his client-centered approach—aligning legal strategies with business objectives. Alex’s internship experiences also provided takeaways that he can incorporate into his developing practice. His experience as a Financial Planning and Analysis Intern enhanced his ability to analyze financial data, assess market trends, and evaluate financial risks—skills he now leverages to support clients in mergers, acquisitions, and other key business transactions. Additionally, Alex’s internship in a Business Development position provided valuable insights into corporate growth, new business opportunities, and partnership strategies, equipping him to effectively advise entrepreneurial clients and growing businesses.

Alex earned a dual JD and MBA from the University of Miami. His education equips him with a multidisciplinary approach to his legal practice, combining a strong foundation in both legal theory and business strategy. His diverse background enables him to provide tailored guidance at the intersection of law and commerce. Before his graduate studies, he attended the University of Michigan where he received a bachelor's degree in History.