$ 230-250 per hour
also known as Hale Freeland
I grew up in Oxford MS. Went to Ole Miss as an undergraduate studying history, served in the Navy in Newport, RI, NY City and eventually Norfolk, VA where I was assigned as Gunnery Officer onboard the USS Ainsworth (FF1090). While onboard the Ainsworth traveled to Northern Europe, Scandinavia, the Mediterranean, Africa, and the Middle East. Returned to Ole Miss to law school, after which I worked for the MS Supreme Court and Federal District Court. I have practiced primarily business estate and elder law in North MS and Western Tennessee since leaving the court system in 1987. Married to Cynthia Freeland, CCRN. We have two adult children, Catherine, lives in Philadelphia, PN works for the Hepitius B Foundation and Jason is a SSGT in the Air Force. We like outdoor activities in the mountains or ocean, particularly sailing & good food. We are active in the First Presbyterian Church of Oxford, teach an adult bible study and I am a Rotarian.
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Acquired: 1992
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State: Mississippi
Acquired: 1986
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302 Enterprise Drive, Suite A, Oxford, MS, 38655
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Posted by Craig | August 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I recommend anyone needing an attorney for civil litigation or estate planning to contact Mr. Hale Freeland or Mrs. Beth Smith at Freeland & Martz. Their litigation knowledge of estate planning and state laws are second to none. Their expertise in court are professional, knowledgeable, and can be a "...
Posted by Susan | October 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Freeland assisted my 90 year old Father with respect and kindness. Mr. Freeland's wisdom and knowledge helped our family during a difficult time.
Posted by scott | April 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I had a bad exsperience with a dealership that lied to me and tried to use the distric attorney's office in a attempt to exstort money from me. Where no other attorney would take a case such as this. I found Mr Freeland a man of great honor and integrity. He manage to keep me from being arrested and ...
Posted by Jill | March 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Our family retained Mr. Freeland to assist us in the closing of our father's estate. Along with the necessary documents and court filings, he and his courteous staff provided guidance and advice which were essential to making this a smooth process.
Posted by Jan | March 3, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Hale Freeland handled my father's estate. Dad had completed his will with Hale years ago and when he died I (as executor) contacted Hale to advise us on selling Dad's property and completing all remaining legal matters. Having a parent die is very difficult of course, and what I learned working with ...
"Mr. Freeland has a demonstrated ability to successfully handle complex cases while treating his clients well and maintainig his professional demeanor. It is with pleasure that I endorse this lawyer."
"Hale currently represents a client who had multiple business entities all tied together with personal guarantees and all of which are in Chapter 11 Bankruptcies. Hale has sued multiple Banks in both District and Bankruptcy Court. The organizational and legal skills involved in navigating both systems has been impressive."
"Hale is a great attorney and knows the law well. He does not hesitate in being a strong advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the privilege of knowing Hale for more than 35 years and I find him to be a person of utmost integrity and ability."
"I have known Hale for many years and have found him to be a very aggressive advocate for his clients. Being licensed in both TN and MS allows him to serve more clients than most attorneys. There's not much Hale hasn't or can't handle."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have been the opposing attorney in multiple cases with Mr. Freeland and have worked with him as co-counsel in others. Some of the cases have extremely complex and Hale has always shown the ability to understand the issues and represent his clients effectively. Any one in North Mississippi that need representation in the areas of practice that he handles would be well served by choosing him as his/her attorney."
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2013
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
Four Avenues of Service, Oxford Rotary Club
1996
Outstanding Young Lawyer of Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar
2007 - 2015
Member, Freeland Martz, PLLC
1995 - 2007
Associate then shareholder, Markow Walker, PLLC
1989 - 1995
Associate,then Partner, Freeland & Freeland Lawyers
2007 - Present
National Academy of Elder Attorneys, Inc.Member
1987 - Present
Lafayette County Bar AssociationMember
1985 - Present
American Inns of Court, Judge William C. Keady InnBarrister
1994 - 1995
Mississippi Bar, Young Lawyers DivisionPresident
1994 - 1996
Mississippi BarExecutive Committee
Bankruptcy Chapter 11 plan confirmed releiving debt and paying unsecured credtors 14%
Reduced client liabilty by $226,223.62
Reduced client liabilty by $226,223.62
Revsersal of Trail Court Judgement against clients
Recovery of well over hundred thousand in assets for heirs
Settlements in the amount of $6,475,190.29 to date
Case settled. Loan declared void andnot have to be paid.
Setteled before the case went to trial
Retsored inheritances of client through settlement the day of trial
Settlement
$4,337,598.00 settlement
Settlement, judgement set aside
Settled prior to trial
$2,040,000 Settlement for trust beneficary
Church recovers gift worth over sxx figures
Bank's case dismissed, appeal affirmed
Relieves client of questionable debt
1986
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
The Use and Abuse of Powers of Attorney
2016
Facing the challenges of an elder law practice; the family, the care, the conflict and the money
2015
2015
Overreaching & the Elderly
2010
Legal issues of person with Diminsihed capacity
2009
Whose “Will” Should be Carried Out Alzheimer’s, Competency and Autonomy
2009
Overreaching and The Elderly
2008
Using Wisdom with Your Wealth
2002
Identifying Conflicts Before They Identify You
1999
Credibility and the Limits of Zealous Advocacy: The Prohibition Against Ex-Parte' Communications
2009
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