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James Knight Freeman
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Biography
James K. Freeman practices primarily in the fields of personal injury, wrongful death and criminal defense litigation. A partner in the firm, he enjoys a reputation as an aggressive, results-oriented trial attorney. His work with a major insurance company prior to joining the firm has given him an understanding of the inner workings of the claims process. This knowledge has proven to be invaluable for his personal injury clients and in wrongful death cases.
Raised in Fairfax County, Mr. Freeman believes his work is about helping real people with real problems.
Mr. Freeman’s work has been featured in a variety of known publications, including the Washington Post, as well as the Virginia Lawyers Weekly. He has also been included in the listings of Top Jury Verdicts and Settlements of the Year several times.
Having obtained a Masters of Law Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Mr. Freeman has the tools necessary to identify, plan, and implement an aggressive and intelligent strategy to successfully resolve your specific case. He is well known throughout the legal community for his ability to handle complex civil and criminal cases. Mr. Freeman practices before all state and federal courts in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. Whether you have been injured or are facing a loss of your freedom, Mr. Freeman is an aggressive and competent litigator who will fight to protect your rights.
When Mr. Freeman isn’t at work he likes to play basketball, softball, and football. He has coached varsity basketball at Fairfax High School, coached younger basketball leagues, and run summer camps. Mr. Freeman served four years of active duty in the United States Navy, working as an aviation electronics technician on F/A-18, F-14, and A6 aircrafts.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
26 years
Personal Injury
50%
26 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 25 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 26 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 26 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Kearney, Freeman, Fogarty & Joshi, PLLC
4085 Chain Bridge Road, 5th Floor, Fairfax, VA, 22030
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James Knight Freeman's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Freeman is an extremely effective attorney. Whether it is personal injury or criminal/traffic defense, Mr. Freeman is a wealth of knowledge, experience, and skill and he serves his clients very effectively. Mr. Freeman has my endorsement."
"I highly recommend Mr. Freeman for anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney. He is a hard worker and is very knowledgeable. Additionally, he is well-respected by his peers in the legal community. I would not hesitate to refer anyone with a criminal matter to Mr. Freeman."
"Jim is a great litigator with gobs of experience in both personal injury and criminal defense. He knows how to handle complex cases and how to try a case. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Freeman is an outstanding litigator who has excellent experience in both criminal and civil law. He intelligently fights hard for all his clients, and backs down to no one. Mr. Freeman has exceptional courtroom skills and a unique ability to communicate and command the respect of everyone, including clients, prosecutors and judges, which enables him to obtain the best results for his clients."
"Tireless advocate who never stops fighting for his clients. Very well-respected and knowledgeable. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Jim Freeman is an extremely confident and effective personal injury lawyer. We have called on him for his assistance numerous times when we have handled PI cases, and his advice is invaluable. He has absolutely no fear in dealing with insurance companies or their attorneys. When I have a PI question, I call Jim Freeman."
"Jim Freeman just gets it done. This is a guy who works his butt off for his clients and often gets big results. It seems like I'm constantly hearing about the big money settlements or verdicts he is getting. Of course, he works on both civil and criminal matters. Basically he's a born litigator- and a great one at that. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer!"
"Jim is a big guy who wins big sums in big cases. I wouldn't hesitate to send my friends to him for their personal injury cases."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim Freeman is a leader in the legal community in Fairfax City. Jim is an expert on many subjects and distinguishes himself from the crowd on a daily basis. It is with great pleasure that I recommend Jim for Personal Injury work anywhere in Northern Virginia."
Mark Petrovich
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2020
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Partner, Kearney, Freeman, Fogarty & Joshi, PLLC
Associations
Fairfax Bar Association
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
American Bar Association
Maryland State Bar Association
District of Columbia Bar
Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
American Association for Justice
Member
Virginia Bar Association
Member
Education
2001
George Washington University National Law Center
LL.M - Master of Laws
1998
University of Baltimore School of Law
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1995
University of Maryland
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Spanish
English