Name: Yale T. Freeman
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YALE T. FREEMAN

7257 NW 4th Boulevard Gainesville, FL 32607 | ytfreemanlaw.com

Yale Freeman’s practice focuses on complex criminal, civil and administrative litigation. A practicing Florida attorney since 1973, he received his Bachelor’s of Business Administration from Temple University in Philadelphia and his Juris Doctorate from University of Miami School of Law.

With a reputation for strategic analysis, strong representation and smart solutions to complex issues, Yale T. Freeman represents individuals and companies faced with allegations of criminal activity, and facilitates investigations on behalf of victims.

He is recognized for his skills in several areas including the investigation and defense of economic crime, healthcare fraud,

financial fraud, tax fraud, federal grand jury inquiries and aviation investigations.

Business-related criminal matters and internal investigations are among Mr. Freeman’s areas of concentration. Often partnering with civil and transactional lawyers in the representation of their clients who are facing issues with potential criminal implications, he has handled many significant cases involving complex civil litigation with parallel criminal proceedings. He frequently acts as an intermediary with law enforcement and administrative regulatory agencies in the resolution of those matters.

Yale T. Freeman previously maintained offices in North Naples serving Naples/Fort Myers and in Miami.

PROFESSIONAL STATUS IN LEGAL COMMUNITY

· Lion of the Law Award 2014 for professionalism presented by the Collier County Judiciary recognizing excellence in legal skills, professionalism, character and public service

· Florida Legal Elite™ 2018 – Florida Trend magazine’s prestigious roster of attorneys exemplifying a standard of excellence in the legal profession and chosen for highest honors by their peers

· Super Lawyers® 2013-2022 in the practice area Criminal Defense-White Collar by Super Lawyers, a rating service that recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice. Only five percent of lawyers in each state are named Super Lawyers*

*Yale Freeman is the only attorney in Southwest Florida named by Best Lawyers® and Super Lawyers® in 2019-2021 in the practice area “Criminal Defense-White Collar”

· Naples Illustrated’s Top Lawyers 2022 as chosen by their peers

· Legal Aid Service of Collier County – Lawyer of the Year 2012 (Presented at the Barrister’s Bash – April 2013)

· Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent / AV Rating, 1997-2022 – An AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the country’s preeminent lawyer-rating service, signifies an attorney who has “achieved the highest levels of professional skill and integrity based on peer reviews by members of the bar and judiciary

· Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent/AV Rating – Judicial Edition 2022

· Top Attorney’s in Florida 2021

· Locally, selected by a group of respected peers as one of Southwest Florida’s “Go-To Lawyers,” based on high ethical standards, intelligence and a passion for their chosen legal specialty (Gulfshore Life magazine, July 2007)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

· American Inns of Court | Michael R.N. McDonnell Chapter, 2013-18 (President 2016-17)

· Collier County Bar Association

· Collier County Women's Bar Association

· Collier County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

· Lee County Bar Association

· Legal Aid Service of Collier County (Fundraising Development Board 2014)

· Florida Bar Association

· Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

· Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Miami Chapter (Past Board Member)

· National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

· First Amendment Lawyers Association (Past President)

· Tau Epsilon Rho Law society

· Cardozo Society (Jewish Federation of Collier County)

· Florida Bar Grievance Committee - Twentieth Judicial Circuit 20-B (Member 2005-2007; Chair 2006-2007)

· ACLU Collier County Chapter (VP & Chair of Legal Panel 2004-2006 & 2017; Legal Panel 2012 & 2018)

SERVICE TO COMMUNITY (1995-present)

Hunger & Homeless Coalition of Collier County (Board Member 2019; President 2020)

Collier Harvest (Board Member 2015-2018; Vice President 2016-2017)

Temple Shalom President (2012-2014)

Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida (President, Executive Director, Vice Chair of

Capital Campaign)

United Way of Collier County (Board Member)

American Cancer Society (Volunteer & Special Projects)

Local Chair of Annual Award Ceremony honoring the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin

Scalia (2015), U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens-retired (2012), and U.S. Supreme

Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg (2011)

Jewish Federation of Collier County (Board Member)

Pine Ridge Civic Association (President)

Alliance for Community Response (Co-founder)

Naples Daily News “25 Over 50 Awards” (November 2017) honoring leaders who continue to

leave an imprint with their professional achievements, philanthropic missions and

leadership abilities

Naples Illustrated profile (April 2013) speaks of Mr. Freeman’s commitment to our community

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