Atty. Stephen Thomas Freeman
Stephen Thomas Freeman is a lawyer practicing tax, corporate/m&a, food industry and 1 other area of law. Stephen received a B.B.A. degree from University of Michigan, Dearborn in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years.
Corporate/M&A & More Attorney · Serving Irvine, CA · 42+ Years Experience
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About Stephen Thomas Freeman at a Glance
Stephen Thomas Freeman is a Partner based in Irvine, California, practicing at K&L Gates LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on tax and m&a. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1984) and California (1987). Educated at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (J.D., 1984) and University of Michigan, Dearborn (B.B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of California State Bar of Michigan. Serves clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen Thomas Freeman
- Stephen Thomas Freeman is a lawyer practicing tax, corporate/m&a, food industry and 1 other area of law
- Stephen received a B.B.A. degree from University of Michigan, Dearborn in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Stephen practices at K&L Gates LLP in Irvine, CA and 1 other location
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Stephen Thomas Freeman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Thomas Freeman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Irvine.
Tax Law in Irvine
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Irvine
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Irvine are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Irvine Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Irvine Choose Stephen Thomas 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 Stephen Thomas Freeman's practice in the field of tax and m&a.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stephen Thomas Freeman brings 42+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Michigan and California, Stephen Thomas Freeman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering tax and m&a, Stephen Thomas Freeman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Irvine
A Irvine-based practice means Stephen Thomas 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 Stephen Thomas Freeman Handles in Irvine
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