I found him on Skid Row litigating for crumbs | Anthony R. Friedman

I found him on Skid Row litigating for crumbs | Anthony R. Friedman

The term "sleaze litigation" refers to a specific criticism leveled by consumer advocates regarding his transition from high-stakes medical malpractice cases to what they describe as "bottom of the barrel" legal work.

Core Allegations of "Sleaze Litigation"
The primary examples cited in public complaints include:

"Litigating for Crumbs": Advocates use this phrase to describe Friedman’s alleged shift from seeking multi-million dollar verdicts to taking on small-scale cases for minor fees.

Eviction and Debt Collection: One specific instance highlighted in a Change.org petition alleges that Friedman, for a $500 fee, represented a landlord to evict an elderly woman and filed motions to garnish her savings at a credit union.

Contradictory Professional Image: Critics contrast his "Super Lawyer" branding and history of complex litigation with these recent activities, labeling the pursuit of such small-scale fees as "chasing after sleaze money".

The "sleaze litigation" label is a byproduct of a larger dispute involving a medical malpractice case, Pepper v. Gelfand M.D.. Key claims include:

Breach of Privilege: It is alleged that during a June 2023 mediation, Friedman shared a privileged email from his client with defense counsel without consent to force a settlement and collect his fee before leaving his former firm.

"Juris Bamboozler": Pepper alleges Friedman created "unjustified expectations" by promising 10 to 20 times punitive damages, only to later pressure the client into a settlement that the client felt undermined the case's value.

OCDC Investigation: These allegations have led to an active investigation by the Missouri Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel (OCDC), under file number #25-2531-X, as of February 17, 2026.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1565795411114048

Letter from Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel confirming an investigation opened into allegations of the violation of the Missouri Model Rules of Professional Conduct - File #25-2531-X

Albert B. Pepper Jr. d/b/a Phoenix Rising Productions LLC , reporting