About Friedman Murray

Located in Minneapolis, Friedman Murray works with people who have serious financial problems. We help people facing financial difficulties regain stable financial footing. And we hold bad actors within the financial ecosystem accountable by suing to enforce our clients’ consumer rights.

We don’t represent banks, debt collectors, credit reporting agencies, or other large corporations. We only represent real people who need help fixing financial problems and standing up to unfair treatment. Every client gets personal attention from an experienced lawyer who focuses on practical outcomes, not unnecessary litigation.

Todd Murray — Attorney and Owner

Since 2009, Todd Murray has helped people take back control from debt collectors, credit bureaus, credit card companies, banks, mortgage servicers, repo agents, and car dealers. He’s a trusted advocate for people in financial trouble or who’ve been treated unfairly by powerful financial institutions.

Whether you’ve just received a collection lawsuit, are facing a garnishment, or are trying to fix a credit report that’s wrecking your financial future, Todd has helped someone through your exact situation.

Areas of Focus

Todd handles these types of cases:

• Bankruptcy

• Debt lawsuit and garnishment defense

• Debt collector harassment / FDCPA

• Credit reporting errors / FCRA

• Unauthorized bank withdrawals / EFTA

• Mortgage servicing errors / RESPA

• Wrongful repossession

• Auto sales fraud

• Debt settlement scams

Results & Recognition

Todd’s track record reflects not only success in individual cases but also recognition from Minnesota courts and media.

• Wiped out millions of dollars in debt and given hundreds of clients a fresh financial start

• Won a case at the Minnesota Supreme Court, establishing new protections for used car buyers

• Recovered millions of dollars for clients harmed by credit bureaus, debt collectors, lenders, and auto dealers

• Handled cases featured by the Star Tribune, MPR News, and Kare 11

• Named a Super Lawyer and Rising Star, awards reserved for the top 5% of Minnesota attorneys

• Frequently speaks and trains other lawyers on consumer protection issues

What Clients Say

What a blessing Todd has been! He's very open and makes sure you understand everything along the way. He was a light in a dark tunnel. Lorri — Hibbing, Minnesota.

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I highly recommend Todd Murray. I had inaccurate items on my credit report and he knew how to get them removed! Thomas — Ashland, Wisconsin.

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Todd is a man of integrity! I would trust him with anything. Songul — Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Todd was excellent to work with and very professional. Shawnette — Little Canada, Minnesota.

More About Todd

Todd grew up in Superior, Wisconsin and now lives in Minneapolis with his wife and four children. He knows the challenges Midwestern families face because he’s from here, and he built his practice to help them overcome difficult financial situations and move forward. Todd is licensed to practice law in Minnesota state and federal courts, as well as federal court in Western Wisconsin.

David Friedman — Founder and Of Counsel

David Friedman founded Friedman Murray in 2009. David helped hundreds of people get a fresh financial start through bankruptcy, wiping out millions of dollars of debt in the process. David is especially proud of his Chapter 13 cases that saved people’s homes in the early 2010s following the mortgage crisis of 2008.

In 2026, David founded a new firm, the Law Office of David Friedman, in New York. Although David no longer manages Friedman Murray, he does co-counsel with Todd Murray on consumer rights cases and consults on Friedman Murray’s bankruptcy matters.