About Thomas
Biography
I am practicing in a family firm that dates back well over a hundred years. My primary work has been in the courtroom, in both civil and criminal cases, in both federal and state court. I have extensive extensive experience handling appeals in federal and state court, appealling in dozens of cases before the Mississippi Supreme Court and Courts of Appeal, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and in cases before the Sixth Circuit, and the United Sttes Supreme Court.
I also am a law-related blogger; on my blog, , topics include developments in Mississippi law and legal stories of interest in the region. Other interests of mine, including southern history, culture, food, and music, also come up regularly.
Our law firm's history includes connections with William Faulkner, whose mentor, Phil Stone, practices in the firm.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
44 years | 140 cases
31 years | 12 cases
41 years | 40 cases
41 years | 50 cases
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Licensed in Mississippi for 44 years
State: Mississippi
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Thomas Henry Freeland IV
Box 269, 1013 Jackson Avenue, Oxford, MS, 38655
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Thomas Henry Freeland IV's Lawyer Endorsements
"Tom Freeland is a great trial attorney and very good at what he does. I would recommend him for any matter that might go to trial."
"Talented attorney."
"I have worked with Tom Freeland on a variety of matters and recommend him highly. In addition to wielding considerable legal skills, Tom is well-rounded and knowledgeable on a variety of interesting topics."
"I have known Tom Freeland for over twenty five years. I have worked with him on numerous matters. He is one of the finest attorneys in our state. His legal ability is second to none. I highly recommend him."
Litigation lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
1984 - Present
Partner, Freeland & Freeland Lawyers
1982 - 2010
Associate, Freeland & Gafford, Lawyers
1981 - 1982
Law Clerk for Judge Frank McFadden, United States District Court, Northern District Alabama
Associations
2007 - Present
Mississippi Innocence ProjectBoard Member
1988 - Present
United States Supreme Court Barmember
1982 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1982 - Present
Fifth Circuit Barmember
1981 - Present
Mississippi Bar AssociationMember
2004 - 2007
Louisiana Innocence ProjectBoard Member
1991 - 1994
Mississippi Capital Resource CenterBoard Chairman
1988 - 1991
Mississippi Capital Resource CenterBoard Vice Chairman
Sample of Legal Cases
Defendant prevailed
Directed verdict for defendant affirmed on appeal
Defendant prevailed
Defendant prevailed
Defendant prevailed
Obtained reversal of conviction on appeal
Federal Habeas Corpus relief obtained
Plaintiff prevailed on appeal
Very positive settlement on remand
Education
1981
Juris Doctor
1977
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2007
Ethical Issues in Elder Law
2006
Ethical Issues in Elder Law
2005
Ethical Issues in Elder Law
2004
Ethical Issues in Elder Law
1994
The United States Supreme Court and Mississippi Death Penalty cases
1989
Capital Defense Jury Instructions
1984
Jury Instructions in Capital Cases
Publications
1988
1984
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Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers