Steven R. Freeman

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Steven R. Freeman: Attorney with Freeman Associates, LLC
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With over four decades in practice, Steven Freeman is a seasoned litigator known for handling demanding civil and criminal matters for both companies and individuals. He has extensive trial experience in Maryland and the District of Columbia, appearing in state and federal courts in jury and bench trials. He is also an accomplished appellate advocate, with numerous arguments before the Fourth Circuit and Maryland’s highest courts. In addition to business and commercial disputes, he concentrates on defending manufacturers and sellers in the automotive and motorsports industries, including auto finance companies. His work includes class actions, products liability and warranty cases, employment disputes, and administrative proceedings, often working directly for clients or through insurance carriers. He also counsels manufacturers, dealers, and distributors on regulatory compliance, franchise concerns, EEOC matters, dealer operations, MVA investigations, and related state and federal requirements. Earlier in his career, he worked as a prosecutor and served as a law clerk to Judge Alan M. Wilner. Mr. Freeman is board certified in civil trial and pre-trial advocacy, has earned Martindale-Hubbell’s AV rating, has taught as an adjunct law professor, and has been named a Maryland Super Lawyer every year since 2008.



(Also Member, Freeman Rauch, LLC)

Areas of Practice (10)

  • Automobile Dealer/Franchise
  • Automobile Dealer and Finance Compliance
  • Business Litigation
  • Civil Litigation
  • Civil Litigation Defense
  • Class Action
  • Defamation
  • Employment Law
  • Insurance Defense
  • ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution)

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Massachusetts, B.A., summa cum laude, 1979
Law School Attended:
University of Maryland Law School, J.D., with honors, 1982
Year of First Admission:
1982
Admission:
1982, Maryland; 2007, Texas; 1985, United States District Court for the District of Maryland; 1989, United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; 2001, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan; 2002, District of Columbia; 2003, United States District Court for the District of Columbia
Reported Cases:
Crickenberger v. Hyundai Motor America, 404 Md. 37 (2008); North American Specialty Insurance Co. v. Boston Medical Group, 170 Md.App. 128 (2006); Tate v. Tate, 152 Md.App. 525 (2003); U.S. v. Schecter, 251 F.3d 490 (4th Cir. 2001); Batson v. Shiflett, 325 Md. 684 (1992); Batson v. Shiflett, 86 Md.App. 340 (1991); U.S. v. Skelton, 901 F.2d 1204 (4th Cir. 1990).
Certifications:
Certified as a Civil Trial Advocacy Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
ISLN:
907272128

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4.9/5.0 (1 review)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
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    4.9/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0
  • Communication

    4.9/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0
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4.4/5.0 (7 reviews)
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Steven R. Freeman was outstanding from start to finish. He was knowledgeable, professional, thoroughly prepared, and always available when we needed him. He was extremely kind to us from start to fini...

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