Breaking: Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel Opens an Investigation of Anthony R. Friedman - Attorney
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This is a high-stakes, sensitive situation. Given the legal nature of an OCDC investigation, the tone of this post is designed to be authoritative, transparent, and factual, emphasizing the "threshold of merit" required for the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel to act.
⚖️ BREAKING: OCDC Opens Official Investigation into Anthony R. Friedman
The standard for professional conduct in the Missouri Bar is high—and today, accountability is in motion.
We are officially announcing that the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel (OCDC) of the Supreme Court of Missouri has accepted jurisdiction and opened a formal investigation into Anthony R. Friedman (Mo. Bar #65531) concerning alleged violations of the Missouri Model Rules of Professional Conduct (Rule 4).
🔍 The Facts of File #25-2531-X
On February 17, 2026, complainant Albert B. Pepper, Jr. received official notification that his complaint met the necessary threshold to proceed under Rule 5. This is not a mere filing; it is an active investigative file.
The Respondent: Anthony R. Friedman (The Friedman Law Firm LLC).
The Scope: Allegations of professional misconduct stemming from the case Pepper v. Gelfand M.D.
The Process: The OCDC has forwarded the complaint to Mr. Friedman, seeking a written response to these serious allegations.
🛡️ Why This Matters
The OCDC dismisses the vast majority of submissions without investigation. For a file to be opened, a complaint must show prima facie evidence of rule violations. This move confirms that the allegations against Mr. Friedman have met the evidentiary threshold required for the state to intervene.
📂 Full Transparency & Public Record
In light of this development, the Comprehensive Complaint—detailing specific misconduct and rule citations—is now being released to the public. We believe in the right of consumers to know the standing of the counsel they hire.
The investigation may also extend to other parties and witnesses involved in the underlying litigation, including individuals at The Simon Law Firm P.C.
🏛️ Stay Informed
The integrity of the legal profession depends on the accountability of its members. You can now download the full OCDC complaint and supporting evidence at the link in our bio.
He lost seven out of eight cases he took to trial | Anthony R. Friedman
With regard to Anthony R. Friedman, personal injury attorney now d.b.a. the Friedman Law Firm LLC in Saint Louis, Saint Charles Missouri I, Albert B. Pepper Jr. have made public declarations that former colleagues of Friedman at the Simon Law Firm P.C. in St. Louis after his departure made statements directly to me specifically Elizabeth S. Lenivy and Timothy M. Cronin concerning Friedmans performance while employed at the Simon Law Firm and his reason for departure and now I present a sworn affidavit that those statements were in fact made to me.
These statements were made after the withdrawal of representation by Anthony R. Friedman in the matter of Pepper v. Gelfand a medical malpractice complaint and the continuation of representation by successor counsel with The Simon Law Firm.
On this page I present for your consideration the following:
1) The text of the sworn affidavit for ease of readability and scanability.
2) Two photographs of the document page one and two for visual confirmation of the signature of Albert B. Pepper Jr. affiant, and the notary seal rendering this document a legally sworn declaration and the associated risks of the affiant for any false statements therein.
3) A pdf file rendering of the affidavit draft that can be downloaded and or archived.
Below is the textual rendering.
Textual rendering | Sworn affidavit concerning Anthony R. Friedman | Albert B. Pepper Jr. affiant
AFFIDAVIT OF ALBERT B. PEPPER JR.
STATE OF MISSOURI
COUNTY OF
I, Albert B. Pepper Jr., of lawful age, being first duly sworn upon my oath, depose and state as follows:
I am over the age of eighteen (18) years, competent to make this affidavit, and make this affidavit based upon my own personal knowledge.
This affidavit is made with regard to statements made to Albert B. Pepper Jr. by successor counsel concerning Anthony R. Friedman Missouri Bar # 65531 after his withdrawal of representation as lead counsel in the matter of Pepper v Gelfand m.d. Case #19SL-CC04680 that was tried in the 21st. Judicial Circuit of St. Louis County Missouri Division 12.
Background
Anthony R. Friedman represented Albert B. Pepper Jr. as lead counsel while under the employ of The Simon Law FIrm P.C. which was formerly located at 800 Market St. St. Louis, Mo. 63101
Anthony R. Friedman represented Plaintiff litigant Albert B. Pepper Jr. between the dates of January 1, 2019 / February 15, 2019 through June 30, 2023 upon which date Anthony R. Friedman withdrew his representation and ended his employment with The Simon Law Firm Upon that date.
The Simon Law Firm P.C. continued their representation of Albert B. Pepper Jr. as plaintiff counsel appointing Elizabeth C. McNulty MIssouri Bar # 71957 as lead counsel with associate counselor(s) Elizabeth S. Lenivy Missouri Bar # 67924 and Timothy M. Cronin Missouri Bar # 63255. Principal of the Simon Law Firm is John G. Simon Missouri Bar # 35231.
The following statement(s) made directly to Albert B. Pepper Jr. by successor counsel with regard to Anthony R. Friedman, former colleagues who were yet employed with The Simon Law Firm P.C. are as follows.
Timothy M. Cronin - “He tried like eight of these. Since Koon, he lost seven of eight.”
This testimony of Timothy M. Cronin with regard to Anthony R. Friedman was captured in a telephone audio recording made by Albert B. Pepper Jr.
The telephone audio recording was a discussion between Albert B. Pepper Jr. and Timothy M. Cronin primarily, while Elizabeth C. McNulty was also a party to the conversation. The telephone conversation was conducted upon December 15, 2023. The telephone conversation lasted 27 minutes and 54 seconds. The statement made by Cronin being cited is time stamped beginning at 11 minutes and 27 seconds. The telephone conversation was captured digitally using Talker ACR software for Android. The file number of the digital audio recording is: “phone_20231215-140019_13147838880” File Type Amr .amr , 2.55 m.b.
Elizabeth S. Lenivy - “He lost seven out of eight cases he took to trial and that is why he is no longer with the firm.”
This statement was made directly to me by Elizabeth S. Lenivy during a trial prep. meeting being conducted at the Simon Law Firm P.C. on the morning of January 21, 2024. Both Elizabeth S. Lenivy and Elizabeth C. McNulty were present at the time the statement was made. The statement was made by Lenivy in the context of my criticism of Friedmans handling of the case and how it was compromised without remedy while we were yet proceeding to trail on January 23, 2024.
I have made public statements to the effect that these statements were made directly to me and is not a matter of hearsay that those statements were made.
Therefore, I now execute this sworn affidavit to the fact that these statement(s) were made to me by former colleagues acting as successor counsel with regard to Anthony R. Friedman after his withdrawal of representation and departure from The Simon Law Firm P.C.
The foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Further affiant sayeth not.
Albert B. Pepper Jr., Affiant
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me this _____ day of _______________, 2026 (or other year).
Notary Public Signature
Notary Public Name (Typed or Printed)
My Commission Expires: ___________________
[Notary Seal]
Supplemental: Executed on the fifteenth day of January 2026. Notary Public: Joseph W. Johnson. Commission Number # 24383656. Commission expires: December 9, 2028.
Conclusion
In conclusion. The execution of this sworn affidavit is a continuation of my consumer advocacy, citizen journalism work with a focus on the business and professional conduct of Anthony R. Friedman formerly acting as lead counsel while under the employ of The Simon Law Firm P.C. now in solo practice d.b.a. the Friedman Law Firm LLC whereas I have standing in this matter being a former client of Anthony R. Friedman of which during and thereafter have conducted my investigation and expose with supporting evidence and with factual rigor. Every allegation and expose I have made can be cross referenced with various government and regulatory resources and are unassailable.
Sincerely,
Albert B. Pepper Jr. - litigant pro se
consumer advocate - citizen journalist
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Sworn affidavit concerning the trial record of anthony r friedman statements made by colleagues elizabeth s lenivy, timothy m cronin to albe
