Atty. Alan E. Freed
In his over 30 years of practice, Alan Freed has established himself as one of Missouri's pre-eminent practitioners of mediation and collaborative divorce , and as a leading appellate attorney. Mr.
Collaborative Law: Family Law & More Attorney · Serving St. Louis, MO
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About Alan E. Freed at a Glance
Alan E. Freed is a family law and adr attorney based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal PC. Admitted to practice in Missouri, The Missouri Bar. Educated at Washington University in St. Louis (J.D., 1983) and Kent State University (BA, 1974). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Collaborative Law: Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Arbitration (2026). Serves clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Alan E. Freed
- In his over 30 years of practice, Alan Freed has established himself as one of Missouri's pre-eminent practitioners of mediation and collaborative divorce, and as a leading appellate attorney
- Mr. Freed was elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers in 2009 and is listed in Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers
- Best Lawyers named him Attorney of the Year for Collaborative Law: Family Law in St. Louis in 2013 and for Family Law Mediation for 2015
- A mediator since 1985, Mr. Freed is an Advanced Practitioner member of the Association for Conflict Resolution and is listed as a Senior Mediator on divorce.com, the world's leading source of information on mediation
- Mr. Freed co-authored the book Divorce in Missouri, published in April 2009, with his long-time law partner Alisse Camazine
- It is the only book available containing comprehensive information on Missouri divorce issues written for the layperson
- He is one of a handful of leading collaborative practitioners asked to contribute to Understanding Collaborative Family Law, published in 2011 and is also the co-author (with Daniel P. Card, II) of Appellate Practice, Volume 24 in the West Publishing Missouri Practice series
- In 2001, Mr. Freed was appointed an adjunct professor at the prestigious Washington University School of Law
- Each year since then he has taught a course on negotiation and mediation to advanced law students and now teaches Family Mediation
- Mr. Freed is also in demand as a lecturer on a wide range of family law topics
- He has spoken to groups such as the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, an international interdisciplinary organization of lawyers, judges, mental health professionals, and others who work in the field of family law, the Association for Conflict Resolution, the Association of Missouri Mediators, the Missouri Bar, the Collaborative Family Law Association, and the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis on topics such as Drafting Parenting Plans that Really Work, Using Metaphors in Mediation, The Ethics of Collaborative Practice, Hard Core Mediation, The Art of Asking Questions, and Homosexuality and Child Custody, among others
- He has also participated in numerous mediation and collaborative divorce trainings for professionals
- Beginning with the edition published in 1997, Mr. Freed has been the author of the chapter titled Mediation and Other Forms of Dispute Resolution in the Missouri Bar Continuing Legal Education family law desk book, the handbook used by family law attorneys throughout the state
- Mr. Freed's practice is centered on mediation and collaborative divorce, processes that use creative problem-solving as the principal means of resolving family law issues
- Mr. Freed is also the Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal attorney with principal responsibility for the matters in the family law department that are taken to the Missouri Court of Appeals and the Missouri Supreme Court, and he regularly appears in arguments before those courts
- In addition, Mr. Freed handles traditional representation of clients in family law matters
- In 2009, Mr. Freed was elected president of the Collaborative Family Law Association, an organization he helped found in 2002
- He is also a member of the Family Law Sections of the Missouri Bar and the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
- He holds the "AV" rating issued by the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory, the highest rating an attorney can achieve
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Alan E. Freed's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan E. Freed handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in St. Louis.
Family Law in St. Louis
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Mediation & Arbitration in St. Louis
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in St. Louis
Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Louis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
St. Louis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a St. Louis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in St. Louis Choose Alan E. Freed
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Alan E. Freed's practice in the field of family law and adr.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law and adr, Alan E. Freed can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in St. Louis
A St. Louis-based practice means Alan E. Freed attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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