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Michael is also a trusted advocate for public entities and private employers, providing strategic defense in civil rights and constitutional cases, as well as employment-related claims, such as discrimination and wrongful termination. His extensive appellate work includes successful cases before the United States Courts of Appeals for the Second and Third Circuits and the New Jersey Supreme Court.
A magna cum laude graduate of George Washington University Law School, Michael served on the prestigious George Washington Law Review. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor.
Michael is admitted to practice in New Jersey, New York, and multiple federal courts, including the United States District Courts for the District of New Jersey and the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, as well as the United States Courts of Appeals for the Second and Third Circuits. He has served on the New Jersey Supreme Court District Ethics Committee and was a Barrister in the Employment Law American Inn of Court.
Michael’s dedication to his clients and proven litigation skills have earned him a reputation as a reliable and results-driven advocate in even the most complex legal matters.
Several of the litigation matters handled by Mr. Freeman have resulted in reported decisions including:
Epifan v. Roman, 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 137687 (D. N.J. 2014); Purciello v. United States, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 175663 (D. N.J. 2013); Fletcher v. Department of Corrections, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 49385 (D. N.J. 2012); Menke v. Baker, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 84752 (D. N.J. 2012); Talbert v. State of New Jersey, 2011 U.S. App. LEXIS 6553 (3d Cir. 2011); IDT v. Touro College, 376 Fed. Appx. 245 (3d Cir. 2010); Talbert v. State of New Jersey, 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 43789 (D. N.J. 2010); Velazquez v. Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 135002 (D. N.J. 2010); Wolinetz v. Weinstein, 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 28532 (D. N.J. 2009); Harris v. State Police, 2008 WL 141503 (D. N.J. 2008); Affiliated Mortgage Protection, LLC v. Tareen, 2007 WL 203947 (D. N.J. 2007); Kelley v. Edison Twp., 2006 WL 1084217 (D. N.J. 2006); Smalls v. Allstate, 396 F. Supp. 2d 354 (S.D.N.Y. 2005); Kanofsky v. UMDNJ, 50 Fed. Appx. 546 (3d Cir. 2002).
Employment Law & Litigation, Complex Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense, Investigations & Compliance
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