Atty. Matthew D. Freeman
Matt began his legal career at Jackson Lewis, following his participation in the Boston office’s summer internship program in 2004. Over the past two decades, Matt has built a strong reputation as a reliable and trusted advisor to business leaders around the country.
Employment Law Management & More Attorney · Serving Baltimore, MD
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About Matthew D. Freeman at a Glance
Matthew D. Freeman is a employment and litigation attorney based in Baltimore, Maryland, practicing at Jackson Lewis PC. Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 2005). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Matthew D. Freeman
- Matt began his legal career at Jackson Lewis, following his participation in the Boston office’s summer internship program in 2004
- Over the past two decades, Matt has built a strong reputation as a reliable and trusted advisor to business leaders around the country
- Matt represents clients in court litigation and arbitration, and routinely handles labor union, government regulatory and administrative agency actions
- Through effective advocacy, Matt helps clients achieve favorable results, and he provides counsel on broader considerations for overall business success
- Matt provides strategic guidance and support to company leaders looking for proactive solutions to complex workplace challenges
- He is also an experienced negotiator in collective bargaining, mediation and employment dispute resolution
- A youth baseball and football coach, and raised by two schoolteachers, Matt further supports clients by educating leaders in engaging and interactive training programs
- He coaches and trains supervisors and managers, human resource and talent acquisition professionals, executives, directors and business owners in group and individual settings on providing effective leadership in today’s labor and employment law landscape
- Having built a successful career at Jackson Lewis from the start as an intern, Matt now manages the Boston office summer intern program and recruits and trains the next generation of talented Jackson Lewis attorneys
Practice Areas Explained
Matthew D. Freeman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew D. Freeman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Baltimore.
Employment Law in Baltimore
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Matthew D. Freeman is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Maryland →
Civil Litigation in Baltimore
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Matthew D. Freeman is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maryland →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Baltimore
Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Baltimore are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland 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 Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Baltimore Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Baltimore-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Baltimore Choose Matthew D. Freeman
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 Matthew D. Freeman's practice in the field of employment and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and litigation, Matthew D. Freeman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Baltimore
A Baltimore-based practice means Matthew D. Freeman 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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Common Legal Issues Matthew D. Freeman Handles in Baltimore
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