The Law Offices of Holmes Weddle & Barcott
Anchorage:(907) 274-0666 - Seattle:(206) 292-8008

 
  David M. Freeman
dfreeman@hwb-law.com
   
 

Practice Emphasis: Labor and Employment Relations (Management), Construction Claims and Litigation, General Civil Litigation

Education: Bachelor of Arts: University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 1972; Juris Doctor: University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA, 1977

Professional Experience: Mr. Freeman joined Holmes Weddle & Barcott in 2003, prior to which he was a shareholder in the Alaska law firm of Freeman & Watts (formerly known as Wade & DeYoung and later as DeYoung Freeman & Watts). He has been practicing law in Anchorage since 1978.

Mr. Freeman practices in the Firm's Anchorage office, providing representation in labor and employment relations law, construction claims and litigation, and related business law matters. He has represented management in wrongful discharge, discrimination, harassment, and wage and hour litigation, as well as in labor negotiations and in arbitrations. His representation of clients in construction law includes work for owners, architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors. His business law practice includes handling transactional matters for these management and construction clients, and also involves commercial, corporate, and limited liability company matters.

Professional Associations: Mr. Freeman is an active member of the Anchorage Bar Association, the Alaska State Bar Association, and the American Bar Association, in which he serves as a member of the Labor and Employment Law, Public Contracts Law and Law Practice Management Sections.

Peer Review Honors: Mr. Freeman has been selected for inclusion in the 2009 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for construction law and has been selected for inclusion in the 2010 edition, as well.

Admitted to Practice: Alaska State Courts; United States District Court for the District of Alaska; United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; United States Court of Federal Claims.