Since graduating from law school 24 years ago, John Freeman has only practiced criminal law. Working first as a prosecutor in New York and Detroit and then as a defense attorney, he has handled nearly every type of criminal case. These have included cases involving high-level federal crimes, state crimes, drug crimes, violent crimes, computer crimes, and white collar crimes. Mr. Freeman believes that every person accused of a crime deserves a strong defense. Mr. Freeman understands the critical importance of keeping up with changes in the law. He receives daily electronic updates on new cases and topics of interest nationwide that could impact a client's case. He also regularly attends and lectures at Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars focusing on substantive law and trial practice. Mr. Freeman is admitted to the New York and Michigan Bar Associations. He attended Calvin College for his B.A. before attending Temple University School of Law, where he earned his J.D.

In late 2005, Mr. Freeman decided to open a practice in Tacoma, where his family was growing. Mr. Freeman’s connections locally and nationally nourished his practice over time. He has served the local community as well as handling cases in federal courts across the country. Locally, Mr. Freeman has assisted local businesses in such matters as contentious shareholder disputes and individuals in matters ranging from catastrophic injuries to class A felonies as well as lawsuits against insurance companies for bad faith claims practices. He tried a Whatcom County Superior Court case for a bail bond company that resulted in the first appellate law in Washington truly outlining the rights of fugitive recovery agents. He has tried cases in many counties throughout the State of Washington, argued before the Court of Appeals Division I and Division II and the Washington State Supreme Court.

Ronald J. Freeman, Sr. graduated with high honors from Morehouse College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science in 1982. He attended Georgia State University College of Law where he received his Juris Doctor as a Regents Opportunity Scholar. Attorney Freeman’s primary focus is in the area of contracts, dispute resolution and business and construction related litigation matters involving the public and private sectors. He serves as general counsel to a number of businesses which frequently encounter employment, facility management and construction related issues. Attorney Freeman’s appointments include Chief Judge, Cities of Riverdale, Union City and Forest Park. He is a member of the Council of Municipal Court Judges; American Bar Association (Construction Law Section); Association of Trial Lawyers of America; State Bar of Georgia, Atlanta Bar Association (Construction Law Section and Managing Partners Committee); National Bar Association; Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, Gate City Bar Association (Past President) Faculty Member, Institute of Continuing Judicial Education. Attorney Freeman practices in the Corporate & Business Litigation and Governmental Law Groups.

Jim is the founder and managing partner of Frego and Associates, which has been the largest bankruptcy firm in Michigan for 15 years, and is one of the 10 largest consumer bankruptcy firms in the United States. Nationally recognized as an expert in the field, Jim has dedicated most of his legal career to helping people get debt relief from financial concerns of all kinds. He has used his knowledge & experience to teach several classes and seminars for other lawyers on how to help people and properly handle bankruptcy cases. A graduate of the University of Michigan and Loyola Law School, Jim has handled and filed more bankruptcy cases than anyone else in the history of the State of Michigan, and is independently Certified as a Specialist in Consumer Bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification. Jim’s passion for helping people comes from his belief that everyone deserves a second chance and sometimes bad things happen to good people.