Background
Freeman, James R. was born on May 4, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan, United States.
Freeman, James R. was born on May 4, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan, United States.
University of Florida (Bachelor of Arts, high honors, 1975). Boston University (Juris Doctor, 1978).
Worked at Shear, Newman, Hahn and Rosenkranz, P.A. (Tampa, Florida) specializing in General Civil Practice. Trials in State and Federal Courts. Federal and State Taxation.
Corporate, Banking, Real Estate, Environmental, Commercial, Probate, Trust, Health, Medical Legal Law.
Negligence and Insurance Law. Complex Federal Criminal Litigation.
Admitted to the bar, 1978, Florida. 1979, United States. District Court, Middle District of Florida and United States.
Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit.
1981, United States. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit. 1982, United States. District Court, Southern District of Florida.
Certified Circuit Court Mediator.
Member: Hillsborough County and American Bar Associations. The Florida Bar (Member: Health Law Committee, 1982-1985. Code and Rules of Evidence Committee, 1982-1985.
Grievance Committee 13F, 1993-1996, Chairman, 1994-1996).
Florida Defense Lawyers Association. Defense Research Institute.
The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. American Hospital Association.
The firm represents real estate, corporate, commercial and investment interests, issuers of tax exempt securities, financial and business institutions.
Hospitals, health-related and design professionals. Contractors; advanced technology firms. Casualty, health and life insurers.
And individuals.
Professionalism, integrity, resourcefulness, and the detail orientation necessary to success are among the characteristics of the firm"s attorneys. The firm emphasizes the delivery of quality legal sources at a reasonable cost. Its attorneys are very much involved in both Bar and civic activities.
Member: Hillsborough County and American Bar Associations. The Florida Bar (Member: Health Law Committee, 1982-1985. Code and Rules of Evidence Committee, 1982-1985.
Grievance Committee 13F, 1993-1996, Chairman, 1994-1996).
Florida Defense Lawyers Association. Defense Research Institute.
The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. American Hospital Association.
