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Mr. Freeman, a dual-credentialed attorney-CPA, author, law professor, and trial attorney, is the founding and managing member of Freeman Law, PLLC. He represents clients in litigation and disputes, with a particular focus on federal and state tax controversies, as well as white-collar and financial disputes, both civil and criminal. He also advises and assists clients with tax and regulatory compliance, including domestic and international tax and regulatory reporting requirements.
Recent litigation experience includes serving as trial counsel in a criminal tax evasion and conspiracy jury trial in the Federal District Court for the United States Virgin Islands. In addition, Mr. Freeman represents clients in appellate matters, recently serving as lead appellate counsel, presenting oral argument in a case before the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Leveraging his CPA background, Mr. Freeman often represents clients in complex financial and regulatory matters that involve sophisticated forensic accounting analyses. He has handled more than a hundred IRS audits and other investigations, and has represented clients facing a broad array of tax and white-collar or financial-related charges, including tax evasion, bank fraud, money laundering, Bank Secrecy Act violations, securities fraud, computer intrusion and Medicare fraud, as well as clients in disputes with the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC). He also represents clients in asset forfeiture cases.
Mr. Freeman has been recognized multiple times by D Magazine as one of the Best Lawyers in Dallas for tax law, and by Super Lawyers and Texas Monthly magazine as a Rising Star in tax law. In recognition of his professional accomplishments, he was named the 2015 Young CPA of the Year in the State of Texas by the Texas Society of CPAs (TSCPA) (an award given to only one CPA in the state of Texas under 40) during the TSCPA’s centennial year.
Mr. Freeman serves on the law faculty at Southern Methodist University’s School of Law, where he teaches a course in the law of federal income taxation. He is a frequent public speaker across the country, presenting and educating on various legal topics. He is the President of the North Texas chapter of the American Academy of Attorney-CPAs, serves as a board member of the TSCPA’s Executive Board, and sits on the Board of Directors for the Dallas Society of CPAs. He is an editor on the TSCPA Editorial Board and serves as the Tax Topic Columnist for Today’s CPA Magazine. He is also very involved with the tax sections of the Texas State Bar and the American Bar Association.
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Posted by James | April 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Tax
Tax Attorney
Jason navigated me through the difficult process of dealing with and settling with the IRS. He was good with communication and the outcome, although a long road due to the IRS, we had a great outcome! I would recommend Jason for anyone or any company that needs assistance with Tax and corporate iss...
Posted by Andrew | April 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Tax
Excellent Advice and Results
I contacted Jason on the recommendation of a friend to handle a specific tax matter. Jason evaluated the matter, provided reasonable expectations of results along the way, and handled every aspect from start to finish. We ultimately prevailed and I couldn't be more happy with his representation.
Posted by Michelle | January 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Tax
We won our case with the IRS!
A decision from the U.S. Tax Court saying no money is due on your tax case is the best document you'll ever read! We knew we were in the right when the investigation began, but we also knew we needed the very best to insure the best outcome on the case. Jason's background as a CPA and experience as...
Posted by Robin | December 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Tax
OUTSTANDING!!!!
Mr Freeman helped me navigate a tax mess while going through a divorce. He handled it with grace and helped me understand the complicated process. I HIGHLY recommend Him!
Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2019 | Real Estate
Business Owner
Mr. Freeman is capable of handling a multitude of complicated legal matters in a fair direct manner without multiple layers of staff. His communication skills are excellent. We consulted Jason to assist in complex real estate deals and we could not be more elated with his professionalism and service....
"I endorse this lawyer. Jason is one of the hardest working lawyers I have ever worked with, and his work product follows this ethic."
"Jason is my go to lawyer for tax matters. He's extremely knowledgable and great to work with. Having an attorney that understands how his advice will play out in litigation is a huge plus!"
"I've known Jason for over a decade, and I've been lucky enough to work with him on a few issues. He's a knowledgeable, tireless advocate who provides valuable advice for his clients. I'm glad to have him available for my clients when tax issues get contested."
"I had several cases with Jason when I was a federal prosecutor. Jason was very knowledgeable and tirelessly worked to get the best result for his clients. I highly recommend Jason."
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Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine
2015
Young CPA of the Year in the State of Texas, Texas Society of CPAs
2015
Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2016 - Present
Managing Member, Freeman Law, PLLC
2015 - Present
Editorial Columnist, Today's CPA
2014 - Present
Professor of Law, Southern Methodist University School Of Law
1900 - Present
Member, Freeman Law, PLLC
2009 - 2016
Attorney, Meadows Collier
2016 - Present
Texas Society of Certified Public AccountantsExecutive Board Member
2016 - Present
State Bar of TexasTax Council Member
2016 - Present
State Bar of TexasCo-chair Committee on Government Submissions
2015 - Present
American Association of Attorney-Certified Public AccountantsPresident North Texas
2015 - Present
Dallas Society of CPA'sBoard of Directors
2009
JD, High Honors
2005
MPA
2005
BBA
2016
The Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program and Related Procedures
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The Bank Secrecy Act & Beyond: Understanding Currency and Monetary Reporting Requirements
2016
Understanding the IRS’s Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program
2016
International Tax and Asset Reporting Compliance for the Everyday Client
2016
International Tax and Asset Reporting for the Small Tax Practitioner
2016
The Evolution of a Criminal Tax Case
2016
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