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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5.0 /5.0

55 Client Reviews

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Posted by Patrick | March 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

BEST DECISION EVER

After losing my job to a debilitation injury, I was extremely fortunate to find the Freeman and Freeman law firm in St. Petersburg. i wasn't very positive about my chances of receiving Social Security Disability Benefits, especially since I had already been denied once. Stephan Freeman met with me ...and was extremely upfront and honest about what he could accomplish for me. He had faith during times when I didn't. Hiring Stephan was the single best decision I made during this ordeal. I am very grateful for his services and ability to win on my behalf. He knows his stuff when it comes to Social Security Disability.

Posted by Cristiana | November 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Disability case

I want to say thank you to Mr. Stefan Freeman and his staff. They are very pleasant to work with as they made this process stress free and easy. They kept me updated on everything that was going on with my disability case and guided/advised what’s best for me. Communication was very thorough and the...y answered any questions I had. Having Mr. Stefan Freeman represent me was everything I was hoping for from an attorney. I highly recommend Freeman&Freeman to everyone looking for someone trustworthy!

Posted by Joanne | September 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Exceptional

Steve was everything I was looking for in a lawyer to assist me in receiving disability benefits from Social Security. Steve was welcoming and listened to my situation. I had been declined for disability benefits twice. It was my good fortune to call him. He filed the paperwork timely and kept me in ...the loop. Steve was always available for questions or consultation. We teamed up for a discussion prior to going before the judge. We won our case. I received letters in the mail from Steve on more complicated matters. I am delighted with Steve and our result. I would recommend him to anyone seeking social security disability assistance after you have been denied for no apparent reason.

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 | September 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Very pleased with Mr. Freeman.

I hired Mr. Freeman to appeal a review for my SSI case. In spite of having a poorly documented medical history, Mr. Freeman took me under his care. He guided me in finding medical professionals who could help me with treatment during such a time of financial hardship. I was able to build the necessar...y evidence to present during a hearing where he fiercely fought for my case. He was always available to answer any questions by either email or phone; there was never a time where I felt like I was alone during this process. Mr. Freeman was kindly patient toward me. He treated me like a valued client and respected me. This is very important for me during an otherwise humiliating and dehumanizing process. Though it took one and a half years (give or take) to get a hearing, he checked up on me periodically and kept up with my medical records. He provided information about every aspect the appeal process and represented me with aggressive confidence. I would definitely recommend Mr. Freeman to any person in need of a lawyer for their disability case and cannot stress enough how much I appreciate all his hard work. I’m very pleased with his professionalism and care.

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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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