Primarily commercial litigation, representing parties in disputes over business deals and contracts, director and officer litigation, and professional malpractice litigation
Litigated land use or zoning cases to the Mississippi Supreme Court successfully, representing land owners seeking to protect the value of their land.
33 years, 15 cases
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.
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Litigation Attorney | Jan 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Litigation Attorney | Jan 20
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"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."