team-member

John Freeland

Oxford, MS

Licensed for 35 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Estate Planning

Language

English

About

I grew up in Oxford MS. Went to Ole Miss as an undergraduate studying history, served in the Navy in Newport, RI, NY City and eventually Norfolk, VA where I was assigned as Gunnery Officer onboard the USS Ainsworth (FF1090). While onboard the Ainsworth traveled to Northern Europe, Scandinavia, the Mediterranean, Africa, and the Middle East. Returned to Ole Miss to law school, after which I worked for the MS Supreme Court and Federal District Court. I have practiced primarily business estate and elder law in North MS and Western Tennessee since leaving the court system in 1987. Married to Cynthia Freeland, CCRN. We have two adult children, Catherine, lives in Philadelphia, PN works for the Hepitius B Foundation and Jason is a SSGT in the Air Force. We like outdoor activities in the mountains or ocean, particularly sailing & good food. We are active in the First Presbyterian Church of Oxford, teach an adult bible study and I am a Rotarian.

Practices Areas

Estate Planning

Business

Probate

Elder Law

Language

English

Contact

Freeland, Martz, P.L.L.C.302 Enterprise Drive, Suite AOxford, MS, 38655302 Enterprise Drive, Suite AOxford, MS, 38655

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Craig
August 3, 2019

I recommend anyone needing an attorney for civil litigation or estate planning to contact Mr. Hale Freeland or Mrs. Beth Smith at Freeland & Martz. Their litigation knowledge of estate planning and state laws are second to none. Their expertise in court are professional, knowledgeable, and can be a "Fighting Tiger" for your best interest. They are honest, compassionate, and caring. When Mr. Freeland or Mrs. Smith is on your case, you can count on the utmost professionalism and legal representation you can receive. They take the time to get to know you and your family. Most importantly, they are active listeners to your every need. Hale Freeland and his team at Freeland & Martz are professional, courteous, and compassionate. I receive immediate follow-up to all questions and concerns. My family and I rate Freeland & Martz as a Five Star Law Firm. Hale Freeland is our families attorney. And, over the last three years, Hale Freeland, Beth Smith and the team at Freeland & Martz have become part of our family. Hale and Beth, thank you both for assisting my family during this stressful time. Sincerely, Craig J. Cheatham

Susan
October 13, 2017

Mr. Freeland assisted my 90 year old Father with respect and kindness. Mr. Freeland's wisdom and knowledge helped our family during a difficult time.

scott
April 15, 2017

I had a bad exsperience with a dealership that lied to me and tried to use the distric attorney's office in a attempt to exstort money from me. Where no other attorney would take a case such as this. I found Mr Freeland a man of great honor and integrity. He manage to keep me from being arrested and losing a great deal of money to the dealership. in a time where nothing was what it seemed and I found myself being lied to. it was refreshing to have someone who shared the same values as u share. I would recommend Hale Freeland to anyone.

Jan
March 3, 2017

Hale Freeland handled my father's estate. Dad had completed his will with Hale years ago and when he died I (as executor) contacted Hale to advise us on selling Dad's property and completing all remaining legal matters. Having a parent die is very difficult of course, and what I learned working with Hale is that having an empathetic, knowledgeable and committed attorney to help out makes all the difference in the world. Hale was all that and more. He has been a blessing to our family and we are grateful for his help and support.

Don Brown
January 28, 2016

My sister and I needed some guidance regarding directions and actions to take following the recent death of our mother. Our parents had made decisions a number of years ago regarding their wishes. Having never had to deal with this type of situation, we were unsure of our responsibilities. Mr. Freeland was very helpful and gave us valuable information and direction. His advice gave us peace of mind and helped us move on. He was recommended by a friend and I would recommend him to others in our situation.

Sandra
January 16, 2016

Hale was very professional and kept us updated on the progress of an estate matter. He went over and beyond his duty. He met with the session five times at the church to let us know of the progress of the estate. We were very pleased with the results and would use him again.

Rob
September 19, 2015

Hale Freeland recently helped me deal with one of life's unfortunate certainties - the death of my mother. As tough as everything was, I was very comforted by the fact that I had someone like Hale to deal with all the business of the estate and probate. Hale is dependable, fair, and always acts with integrity - and you absolutely cannot overstate the value of this. The billing was very reasonable and Hale and his associates at Freeland Martz were always quick to respond to my "dumb questions". I would recommend Hale to anyone thinking of doing estate planning, probate, etc. without hesitation.

Clara Faye
September 11, 2015

Atty Freeland is knowledgable in all area's of the law. He know what to do and whom to contact and what works for your goals. He represents you in whatever your needs my be. I have been fortunate in having him represent me in two different areas and he is amazing. I will hire him again if need be. I believe he is the most knowledable attorney in MS.

Rose
July 6, 2015

I have been a client of Mr. Hale Freeland long enough to have a good sense of his personal and professional integrity / constitution. I have worked with him on a variety of needs that required the expertise of a legal counselor. I have found in Mr. Freeland a very sensitive, humanitarian approach to handling my personal legal issues that at times were emotionally overwhelming for me. Mr. Freeland consistently kept me updated on the procedural process and progress of the situations and gave me a sense of confidence that he truly had my best interest at the heart of the legal matters. He gave me detailed explanations of procedures whereby at times I lacked understanding of what and how the legal process unfolds. I have found in working with Mr. Freeland that his approach is holistic, not a 'one size fits all' approach to matters relevant to my specific concerns. The initial contact with a lawyer is of utmost importance in recognizing if that person is the right person for you and has similar demeanor in approach to matters and has the competance of knowledge when encountering difficult issues that need a sensitive handling. That 'feeling' / 'evaluation' will be different for everyone, as we all have different expectations of outcomes and how we deal with difficult encounters, but that initial gut feeling about the person you will be placing your trust in should be paid attention to. I have felt that the legal issues that i have placed in Mr. Freeland's care have been handled with professional competence and sensitivity to the processes involved. Mr. Freeland cares deeply about his work and he demonstrates a selfless confidence and dignity to his profession of the law and the clients in his care.

Elizabeth
June 15, 2015

I have known John Hale Freeland for about five years. He has handled two legal issues in Mississippi for my siblings and me. The first case was a dispute regarding a parcel of land that had belonged to our father and mother and of which our uncle had bought our father's portion of the land. Actually, my uncle thought he owned all of the land, but in reality he owned half - the other half belonging to my siblings and me through inheritance from our mother. Our uncle, being convinced he owned the whole parcel, would not acknowledge otherwise. We had to resort to suing him to clear the matter. Since my siblings and I live thousands of miles from Mississippi, we looked at Martindale and chose Jphn Hale Freeland. Over the past years, we have thanked our lucky stars that we chose Mr. Freeland, and all three siblings feel that Mr. Freeland is "our hero". Over the two year span of this case, Mr. Freeland demonstrated his skills multiple times in multiple ways. His research for our case was thorough, accurate, and impeccable, and his interpretation of all the research was logical, methodical, and accurate. I really appreciated his logical thinking skills since I am an educator and logical thinking is one of the content areas in my classes, His solutions for the problems as they arose were reasonable, fair to all concerned, and were always absolutely honest and followed the law. In addition, his demeanor when obtaining a deposition from our uncle, who was quite difficult sometimes, was respectful and considerate. We really admired and appreciated that. Mr Freeland kept us informed every step of the way. In the end, we won our case and could feel that it was equitable, just, and had been done with dignity and honor throughout. At the present time, Mr. Freeland is our representative as heirs for an estate in Mississippi. Even though we are still thousands of miles away, we have no worries or concerns about our rights and obligations. We are confident that Mr. Freeland has everything in hand. Mr. Freeland has always been absolutely far above the average about communicating with my siblings and me and has been very accessible to us. I have the highest esteem and regard for Mr. Freeland, as do my siblings. I would not hesitate to recommend him and his law offices to anyone. Mr. Freeland is indeed a credit to his profession.

Craig
August 3, 2019

I recommend anyone needing an attorney for civil litigation or estate planning to contact Mr. Hale Freeland or Mrs. Beth Smith at Freeland & Martz. Their litigation knowledge of estate planning and state laws are second to none. Their expertise in court are professional, knowledgeable, and can be a "Fighting Tiger" for your best interest. They are honest, compassionate, and caring. When Mr. Freeland or Mrs. Smith is on your case, you can count on the utmost professionalism and legal representation you can receive. They take the time to get to know you and your family. Most importantly, they are active listeners to your every need. Hale Freeland and his team at Freeland & Martz are professional, courteous, and compassionate. I receive immediate follow-up to all questions and concerns. My family and I rate Freeland & Martz as a Five Star Law Firm. Hale Freeland is our families attorney. And, over the last three years, Hale Freeland, Beth Smith and the team at Freeland & Martz have become part of our family. Hale and Beth, thank you both for assisting my family during this stressful time. Sincerely, Craig J. Cheatham

Susan
October 13, 2017

Mr. Freeland assisted my 90 year old Father with respect and kindness. Mr. Freeland's wisdom and knowledge helped our family during a difficult time.

scott
April 15, 2017

I had a bad exsperience with a dealership that lied to me and tried to use the distric attorney's office in a attempt to exstort money from me. Where no other attorney would take a case such as this. I found Mr Freeland a man of great honor and integrity. He manage to keep me from being arrested and losing a great deal of money to the dealership. in a time where nothing was what it seemed and I found myself being lied to. it was refreshing to have someone who shared the same values as u share. I would recommend Hale Freeland to anyone.

Jan
March 3, 2017

Hale Freeland handled my father's estate. Dad had completed his will with Hale years ago and when he died I (as executor) contacted Hale to advise us on selling Dad's property and completing all remaining legal matters. Having a parent die is very difficult of course, and what I learned working with Hale is that having an empathetic, knowledgeable and committed attorney to help out makes all the difference in the world. Hale was all that and more. He has been a blessing to our family and we are grateful for his help and support.

Don Brown
January 28, 2016

My sister and I needed some guidance regarding directions and actions to take following the recent death of our mother. Our parents had made decisions a number of years ago regarding their wishes. Having never had to deal with this type of situation, we were unsure of our responsibilities. Mr. Freeland was very helpful and gave us valuable information and direction. His advice gave us peace of mind and helped us move on. He was recommended by a friend and I would recommend him to others in our situation.

Sandra
January 16, 2016

Hale was very professional and kept us updated on the progress of an estate matter. He went over and beyond his duty. He met with the session five times at the church to let us know of the progress of the estate. We were very pleased with the results and would use him again.

Rob
September 19, 2015

Hale Freeland recently helped me deal with one of life's unfortunate certainties - the death of my mother. As tough as everything was, I was very comforted by the fact that I had someone like Hale to deal with all the business of the estate and probate. Hale is dependable, fair, and always acts with integrity - and you absolutely cannot overstate the value of this. The billing was very reasonable and Hale and his associates at Freeland Martz were always quick to respond to my "dumb questions". I would recommend Hale to anyone thinking of doing estate planning, probate, etc. without hesitation.

Clara Faye
September 11, 2015

Atty Freeland is knowledgable in all area's of the law. He know what to do and whom to contact and what works for your goals. He represents you in whatever your needs my be. I have been fortunate in having him represent me in two different areas and he is amazing. I will hire him again if need be. I believe he is the most knowledable attorney in MS.

Rose
July 6, 2015

I have been a client of Mr. Hale Freeland long enough to have a good sense of his personal and professional integrity / constitution. I have worked with him on a variety of needs that required the expertise of a legal counselor. I have found in Mr. Freeland a very sensitive, humanitarian approach to handling my personal legal issues that at times were emotionally overwhelming for me. Mr. Freeland consistently kept me updated on the procedural process and progress of the situations and gave me a sense of confidence that he truly had my best interest at the heart of the legal matters. He gave me detailed explanations of procedures whereby at times I lacked understanding of what and how the legal process unfolds. I have found in working with Mr. Freeland that his approach is holistic, not a 'one size fits all' approach to matters relevant to my specific concerns. The initial contact with a lawyer is of utmost importance in recognizing if that person is the right person for you and has similar demeanor in approach to matters and has the competance of knowledge when encountering difficult issues that need a sensitive handling. That 'feeling' / 'evaluation' will be different for everyone, as we all have different expectations of outcomes and how we deal with difficult encounters, but that initial gut feeling about the person you will be placing your trust in should be paid attention to. I have felt that the legal issues that i have placed in Mr. Freeland's care have been handled with professional competence and sensitivity to the processes involved. Mr. Freeland cares deeply about his work and he demonstrates a selfless confidence and dignity to his profession of the law and the clients in his care.

Elizabeth
June 15, 2015

I have known John Hale Freeland for about five years. He has handled two legal issues in Mississippi for my siblings and me. The first case was a dispute regarding a parcel of land that had belonged to our father and mother and of which our uncle had bought our father's portion of the land. Actually, my uncle thought he owned all of the land, but in reality he owned half - the other half belonging to my siblings and me through inheritance from our mother. Our uncle, being convinced he owned the whole parcel, would not acknowledge otherwise. We had to resort to suing him to clear the matter. Since my siblings and I live thousands of miles from Mississippi, we looked at Martindale and chose Jphn Hale Freeland. Over the past years, we have thanked our lucky stars that we chose Mr. Freeland, and all three siblings feel that Mr. Freeland is "our hero". Over the two year span of this case, Mr. Freeland demonstrated his skills multiple times in multiple ways. His research for our case was thorough, accurate, and impeccable, and his interpretation of all the research was logical, methodical, and accurate. I really appreciated his logical thinking skills since I am an educator and logical thinking is one of the content areas in my classes, His solutions for the problems as they arose were reasonable, fair to all concerned, and were always absolutely honest and followed the law. In addition, his demeanor when obtaining a deposition from our uncle, who was quite difficult sometimes, was respectful and considerate. We really admired and appreciated that. Mr Freeland kept us informed every step of the way. In the end, we won our case and could feel that it was equitable, just, and had been done with dignity and honor throughout. At the present time, Mr. Freeland is our representative as heirs for an estate in Mississippi. Even though we are still thousands of miles away, we have no worries or concerns about our rights and obligations. We are confident that Mr. Freeland has everything in hand. Mr. Freeland has always been absolutely far above the average about communicating with my siblings and me and has been very accessible to us. I have the highest esteem and regard for Mr. Freeland, as do my siblings. I would not hesitate to recommend him and his law offices to anyone. Mr. Freeland is indeed a credit to his profession.

Craig
August 3, 2019

I recommend anyone needing an attorney for civil litigation or estate planning to contact Mr. Hale Freeland or Mrs. Beth Smith at Freeland & Martz. Their litigation knowledge of estate planning and state laws are second to none. Their expertise in court are professional, knowledgeable, and can be a "Fighting Tiger" for your best interest. They are honest, compassionate, and caring. When Mr. Freeland or Mrs. Smith is on your case, you can count on the utmost professionalism and legal representation you can receive. They take the time to get to know you and your family. Most importantly, they are active listeners to your every need. Hale Freeland and his team at Freeland & Martz are professional, courteous, and compassionate. I receive immediate follow-up to all questions and concerns. My family and I rate Freeland & Martz as a Five Star Law Firm. Hale Freeland is our families attorney. And, over the last three years, Hale Freeland, Beth Smith and the team at Freeland & Martz have become part of our family. Hale and Beth, thank you both for assisting my family during this stressful time. Sincerely, Craig J. Cheatham

Susan
October 13, 2017

Mr. Freeland assisted my 90 year old Father with respect and kindness. Mr. Freeland's wisdom and knowledge helped our family during a difficult time.

scott
April 15, 2017

I had a bad exsperience with a dealership that lied to me and tried to use the distric attorney's office in a attempt to exstort money from me. Where no other attorney would take a case such as this. I found Mr Freeland a man of great honor and integrity. He manage to keep me from being arrested and losing a great deal of money to the dealership. in a time where nothing was what it seemed and I found myself being lied to. it was refreshing to have someone who shared the same values as u share. I would recommend Hale Freeland to anyone.

Jan
March 3, 2017

Hale Freeland handled my father's estate. Dad had completed his will with Hale years ago and when he died I (as executor) contacted Hale to advise us on selling Dad's property and completing all remaining legal matters. Having a parent die is very difficult of course, and what I learned working with Hale is that having an empathetic, knowledgeable and committed attorney to help out makes all the difference in the world. Hale was all that and more. He has been a blessing to our family and we are grateful for his help and support.

Don Brown
January 28, 2016

My sister and I needed some guidance regarding directions and actions to take following the recent death of our mother. Our parents had made decisions a number of years ago regarding their wishes. Having never had to deal with this type of situation, we were unsure of our responsibilities. Mr. Freeland was very helpful and gave us valuable information and direction. His advice gave us peace of mind and helped us move on. He was recommended by a friend and I would recommend him to others in our situation.

Sandra
January 16, 2016

Hale was very professional and kept us updated on the progress of an estate matter. He went over and beyond his duty. He met with the session five times at the church to let us know of the progress of the estate. We were very pleased with the results and would use him again.

Rob
September 19, 2015

Hale Freeland recently helped me deal with one of life's unfortunate certainties - the death of my mother. As tough as everything was, I was very comforted by the fact that I had someone like Hale to deal with all the business of the estate and probate. Hale is dependable, fair, and always acts with integrity - and you absolutely cannot overstate the value of this. The billing was very reasonable and Hale and his associates at Freeland Martz were always quick to respond to my "dumb questions". I would recommend Hale to anyone thinking of doing estate planning, probate, etc. without hesitation.

Clara Faye
September 11, 2015

Atty Freeland is knowledgable in all area's of the law. He know what to do and whom to contact and what works for your goals. He represents you in whatever your needs my be. I have been fortunate in having him represent me in two different areas and he is amazing. I will hire him again if need be. I believe he is the most knowledable attorney in MS.

Rose
July 6, 2015

I have been a client of Mr. Hale Freeland long enough to have a good sense of his personal and professional integrity / constitution. I have worked with him on a variety of needs that required the expertise of a legal counselor. I have found in Mr. Freeland a very sensitive, humanitarian approach to handling my personal legal issues that at times were emotionally overwhelming for me. Mr. Freeland consistently kept me updated on the procedural process and progress of the situations and gave me a sense of confidence that he truly had my best interest at the heart of the legal matters. He gave me detailed explanations of procedures whereby at times I lacked understanding of what and how the legal process unfolds. I have found in working with Mr. Freeland that his approach is holistic, not a 'one size fits all' approach to matters relevant to my specific concerns. The initial contact with a lawyer is of utmost importance in recognizing if that person is the right person for you and has similar demeanor in approach to matters and has the competance of knowledge when encountering difficult issues that need a sensitive handling. That 'feeling' / 'evaluation' will be different for everyone, as we all have different expectations of outcomes and how we deal with difficult encounters, but that initial gut feeling about the person you will be placing your trust in should be paid attention to. I have felt that the legal issues that i have placed in Mr. Freeland's care have been handled with professional competence and sensitivity to the processes involved. Mr. Freeland cares deeply about his work and he demonstrates a selfless confidence and dignity to his profession of the law and the clients in his care.

Elizabeth
June 15, 2015

I have known John Hale Freeland for about five years. He has handled two legal issues in Mississippi for my siblings and me. The first case was a dispute regarding a parcel of land that had belonged to our father and mother and of which our uncle had bought our father's portion of the land. Actually, my uncle thought he owned all of the land, but in reality he owned half - the other half belonging to my siblings and me through inheritance from our mother. Our uncle, being convinced he owned the whole parcel, would not acknowledge otherwise. We had to resort to suing him to clear the matter. Since my siblings and I live thousands of miles from Mississippi, we looked at Martindale and chose Jphn Hale Freeland. Over the past years, we have thanked our lucky stars that we chose Mr. Freeland, and all three siblings feel that Mr. Freeland is "our hero". Over the two year span of this case, Mr. Freeland demonstrated his skills multiple times in multiple ways. His research for our case was thorough, accurate, and impeccable, and his interpretation of all the research was logical, methodical, and accurate. I really appreciated his logical thinking skills since I am an educator and logical thinking is one of the content areas in my classes, His solutions for the problems as they arose were reasonable, fair to all concerned, and were always absolutely honest and followed the law. In addition, his demeanor when obtaining a deposition from our uncle, who was quite difficult sometimes, was respectful and considerate. We really admired and appreciated that. Mr Freeland kept us informed every step of the way. In the end, we won our case and could feel that it was equitable, just, and had been done with dignity and honor throughout. At the present time, Mr. Freeland is our representative as heirs for an estate in Mississippi. Even though we are still thousands of miles away, we have no worries or concerns about our rights and obligations. We are confident that Mr. Freeland has everything in hand. Mr. Freeland has always been absolutely far above the average about communicating with my siblings and me and has been very accessible to us. I have the highest esteem and regard for Mr. Freeland, as do my siblings. I would not hesitate to recommend him and his law offices to anyone. Mr. Freeland is indeed a credit to his profession.