MIAMI, FL —(July 19, 2011)— – Darren W. Friedman and Noah D. Silverman, partners in the litigation and business law firm Foreman Friedman P.A. were named to Florida Trend’s 2011 Florida Legal Elite Directory.

Florida Legal Elite recognizes the top-tier of attorneys practicing in the state as chosen by their peers. Only two percent of Florida’s attorneys are included in the directory each year, making it a much-coveted placement.

Friedman, a founding partner of the firm, was named under the Civil Trial category. He has ample experience in general civil litigation, maritime personal injury, corporate transactions and appellate work. Mr. Friedman’s practice has focused on defending corporations from class actions, medical malpractice, wrongful death, sexual assault, and all types of business and tort litigation. Mr. Friedman likewise practices in both federal and state courts and has numerous published opinions. This year marks his third year of inclusion on the list.

Silverman was one of only 132 Florida attorneys named to Legal Elite’s “Up and Comers” list, for his second consecutive year. Mr. Silverman practices civil litigation focusing on the defense of passenger and crewmember maritime tort claims. He also handles complex commercial litigation and class action lawsuits, with extensive experience in handling cruise ship passenger and crew litigation matters.

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