Richard F. Friedman is experienced in municipal law, real estate law, public finance, litigation, eminent domain, historic preservation, and appellate practice. Mr. Friedman is a member of the managing group and has been affiliated with Neal & Leroy, LLC since 1983. Prior to joining Neal & Leroy, LLC, Mr. Friedman was a member of the City of Chicago Law Department’s Appeals and Review and Finance Divisions. He also served as counsel to the Chicago Landmark Commission and City’s Motion Picture Appeal Board. Mr. Friedman wrote chapters on appellate practice and eminent domain for legal publications and lectures on eminent domain and historic preservation law. Mr. Friedman represents clients in appeals at all state and federal levels.