Michael S. Friedman

I read about Michael's passing in the Duke Law alumni magazine. Several years ago, I was a client of Michael's here in Denver, and found him to be a wise counselor and sharp attorney, but more importantly he was a creative thinker and gentle soul who seemed to rise above the mundane legalese of real estate contracts and mortgage financing. It was not surprising for me to learn that he was a published poet and writer, as you could tell after talking to him for even 5 minutes that he was a...

Very saddened and shaken by this news. Michael and I were classmates in high school. He was a good friend. The summer after college, I worked as an apprentice at a theater in the Berkshires, where MIchael's family had a home. I knew nobody up there and didn't have a car. On several occasions, Michael drove out to pick me up and spend time with me. He introduced me to his lovely family, who welcomed me warmly into their home. I really appreciated his friendship. I had always intended...