ATTORNEY PROFILES

Louis F. Friedman is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Law (J.D. with Honors Order of the Coif Honorary Society) and received the LLM in Taxation from Georgetown University. He joined the firm in 1965 and became a named partner in 1977. Mr. Friedman was Associate Professor of Taxation at the University of Baltimore from 1975-1987. He was repeatedly selected as a Super Lawyer by The Baltimore Magazine in the field of Estate Planning. Practice areas include estate and trust planning, estate and trust administration, corporate and partnership law, and the law of non-profit foundations. He was counsel to Franklin B. Biggs, in U.S. v. Biggs, a landmark case dealing with tax-free exchanges, a major taxpayer victory decided by the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. He represents both businesses and individuals, serves on boards of numerous non-profit organizations, and is counsel for Masonic Charities of Maryland, Inc. Mr. Friedman is Managing Partner of the firm.

Gary P. Aiken is a graduate of the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Cornell University's College of Engineering (Major in Computer Sciences), and the University of Maryland School of Law (J.D. with Honors Order of the Coif Honorary Society) where he was an Associate Editor of the Maryland Law Review. He joined the firm in 1977 and has been a partner since 1984. Practice areas include estate and trust planning, real estate law, corporate and partnership law and business acquisitions and dispositions. He has handled numerous business transactions including purchases by publicly traded corporations. Representative clients include both individuals and businesses in many fields including manufacturing, health care, technology, and real estate.

William S. Davis, Jr. is a graduate of Western Maryland College (B.A., Magna Cum Laude) and George Washington University School of Law (J.D. with Honors) where he was Managing Editor, Journal of International Law and Economics. He was a District Court Commissioner for Prince George's County, MD (1979-1980). Mr. Davis joined the firm in 1983 and has been a partner since 1990. Practice areas include real estate and business law. He is an agent for Stewart Title Guaranty Company.

Phyllis Cole Friedman is a graduate of Goucher College (B.A. Economics), Tufts University (M.A.), and the University of Maryland School of Law (J.D. with Honors Order of the Coif Honorary Society). She was Assistant and then Deputy County Solicitor for Baltimore County (1977-1980) and Peoples Counsel for Baltimore County (1984-1993). Mrs. Friedman joined the firm in 1983 after working in the labor department of Venable Baetjer and Howard. Practice areas include representation of management in employment law, private foundation law, and employee benefits including retirement plan implementation and administration. She represents businesses and private foundations and retirement plans, and serves as counsel to the Associated Utility Contractors of Maryland. Mrs. Friedman is the administrative partner for the firm.

Freddie J. Traub is a graduate of the University of Miami (B.B.A. Accounting Cum Laude) and the University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D. with Honors). He is a member of the Maryland and District of Columbia Bar. Mr. Traub joined the firm in 1991, after clerking through college and law school and became a partner in 1998. Practice areas include estate and trust planning and administration, business law and tax law. He represents numerous individuals and businesses.

Matthew N. Davis is a member of the Maryland Bar and also successfully passed the CPA exam. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland (B.S. Accounting) where he was elected to Beta Alpha Psi (Accounting Honors Fraternity), and the University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D. with Honors) where he was a member of the Tax Law Moot Court. He joined the firm in 1994 and became a partner in 2001. His practice areas include taxation, estate and trust planning and administration, and private foundation law.

Joshua D. Kades is a graduate of The Ohio State University (B.A. Psychology) and the University of Akron School of Law (J.D.) where he was a member of the Dean's list. Mr. Kades is a member of the Maryland Bar. He joined the firm in 2000 and became a partner in 2013. His practice areas include estate and trust planning and administration and business law.

Charles J. Bishow is a graduate of the University of Delaware (B.A. Criminal Justice Dean's List) and the University of Pittsburgh School of Law (J.D.) where he was a recipient of the Dean's Scholarship and interned with the Community Outreach Partnership Center. He is a member of the Maryland Bar. Mr. Bishow joined the firm in 2004, after clerking during law school, and became a partner in 2020. His practice areas include estate and trust planning, estate administration and tax law.

Daniel R. Grossman is a graduate of the University of Miami (B.S.B.A. Finance) and the University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D. Magna Cum Laude). After graduating from the University of Miami, Daniel worked for Morgan Stanley in their Fixed Income and Mortgage-Backed Securities group, before attending the University of Baltimore Law School. He joined the firm in 2022. Daniel’s practice areas include real estate, business law, and estate and trust planning.

Hunter L. Bolen is a graduate of the University of South Carolina (B.A. Criminal Justice) and the University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D. Magna Cum Laude). After graduating from the University of South Carolina, Hunter clerked for Friedman & Friedman while attending the University of Baltimore Law School. He joined the firm as an Associate in 2023. Hunter’s practice areas include estate and trust planning and administration, real estate, and business law.