Atty. Berit Freeman

Atty. Berit Freeman

Berit Freeman is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, tax, mergers & acquisitions. Berit received a B.A. degree from Barnard College in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years.

New York New York 35 Years Experience 35 year
Call (917) 672-1523

Profile Summary

About Berit Freeman at a glance

Berit Freeman is an Of Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on employment, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in New York (1991). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D., 1990) and Barnard College (B.A., 1986). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Berit Freeman is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, tax, mergers & acquisitions
  • Berit received a B.A. degree from Barnard College in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Berit practices at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Berit Freeman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Berit Freeman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Berit Freeman

Where is Berit Freeman's law office located?
Berit Freeman's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Berit Freeman handle?
Berit Freeman focuses on employment, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Berit Freeman practiced law?
Berit Freeman has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Berit Freeman go to law school?
Berit Freeman earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Berit Freeman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia Law School
- 1990
B.A.
Barnard College
- 1986

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1991

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