Stephan John Freeman

Stephan John Freeman

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 44 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Saint Petersburg, FL
Practice Areas: Social Security, Military Law

685 1st Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL

About Stephan

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Social Security & Disability 90%

36 years | 2,500 cases

90%
Military Law 10%

This is a new area of law for me and includes service connected claims and appeals, individual unemployability and non-service connected pensions.

19 years | 10 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

20%-25%


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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 44 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1981

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Stephan John Freeman

685 1st Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL, 337013601

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Stephan John Freeman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

55 Client Reviews

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Posted by John | August 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

SSD

Mr. Freeman s a good attorney, near the end of our process I got a bit frustrated to say the least but it WAS NOT his fault, simply the government bureaucracy, I would hire Mr. Freeman again if given the opportunity.

Posted by Judy | August 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security

Social security

Took care of me, my husband and my stepson. All three of us were more thAn satisfied. Needless to say we are all receiving monthly checks.

Posted by Catherine | July 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Great Service Provided

We hired Attorney Freeman for my daughter's SS Disability claim. I had looked into several firms but this was one that not only answered our questions, but we actually talked to and met with the attorney! Their follow-up and follow thru was excellent. I believe their service was instrumental in h...aving her application approved the first time.

Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Stephan Freeman Attorney at Law

Mr. Freeman received an email sent by me to his firm on a Friday night and responded to my plea for help in under 12 hours on Saturday. He met with me on that Monday. I was a complete emotional and physical wreck because of the sudden inability to work without hope of return. I was too weak, sick and... upset to file for SSD and knew it was unlikely I would find a lawyer to apply for me since I heard most will not even meet with you until you are denied twice. Yet Mr. Freeman did file for me and shockingly the medical information and presentation of records resulted in Social Security notifying me in twelve weeks that they were rewarding me SSD. I know this is not the norm and often it takes a long time but I feel Mr. Freeman is the reason the case was properly presented which resulted in a proper review by Social Security. I have no idea what I would have done without his help. Keep in mind that Mr Freeman knew all along that if he obtained SSD for me in under six months from the onset of my disability he would receive no pay because there would be no back pay awarded to me by Social Security. He took my case anyway rather than making me suffer while being unable to apply. This is why other lawyers will not take cases that have not been previously denied. Mr. Freeman did what was right for me and not was right for his wallet. He did the honorable thing. That is rare in today's world.

Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Service

I highly recommend, Mr. Freeman. Through his assistance, I won my case in a short time. He’s dependable. He returns my calls in a timely manner. He gives advice, assists and informed me about the update of the case. Highly recommendable!

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2006

Pro Bono Award, Community Law Program

1999

ProBono Family Law Award, Community Law Program

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Partner, Freeman & Freeman

Associations

2005 - Present

Board of Trustees Suncoast Center for Community Mental Health

Chairman

1991 - Present

NOSSCR

Member

1981 - Present

St Petersburg Bar Association

Member

Education

1981

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

law

1978

Emory University

B.A.

Languages

English

Activity

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