Michele N. Freeman

Michele Freeman is a dynamic and seasoned legal professional with deep experience in Industrial and Consumer Product Liability, Toxic Torts, Mass Torts, and Business Litigation. She has a well-established record of successfully defending corporations and limited liability companies against an array of complex legal challenges, including commercial disputes, product liability, premises liability, personal injury claims, insurance indemnification issues, and asbestos-related litigation. Her ability to manage high-stakes cases across both state and federal jurisdictions has earned her the trust of numerous clients navigating multifaceted legal environments.

Throughout her career, Michele has represented both corporate and private defendants in negligence claims and contract disputes, applying a pragmatic and strategic approach to every stage of litigation. In addition to her litigation practice, she offers comprehensive legal representation in commercial real estate transactions, addressing lease agreements and sales contracts with precision. Her practice also includes managing breach of contract cases, construction-related disputes, and conflicts involving easements and property use restrictions.

Michele’s transactional expertise is complemented by her proficiency in drafting settlement agreements, releases, and commercial contracts related to real estate and business acquisitions. She frequently collaborates with in-house counsel and provides leadership to junior associates and paralegals, ensuring coordinated and efficient case management. Her courtroom presence is equally notable; she regularly argues motions before administrative panels as well as state and federal courts.

Among her many accomplishments, Michele served as second chair in a civil trial, where she was responsible for voir dire preparation, jury selection, drafting of pre-trial motions, oral argument, and cross-examination. She has defended corporate clients in both state and federal arbitration proceedings and has been a steadfast advocate throughout all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, dispositive motions, mediations, and trial. Michele has authored numerous case evaluations and legal opinions, providing detailed analysis on liability exposure, potential damages, and settlement strategies.

Her advocacy has led to favorable outcomes in more than 250 dispositive motions and successful resolutions in over 50 mediations and settlement conferences. She is known for conducting in-depth client interviews and implementing quality control measures in complex litigation cases.

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U.S. Supreme Court
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U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland