Derek W. Freeman

Mr. Derek W. Freeman is an aggressive litigator with many years of experience advocating for the rights of individuals with life-altering injuries.

Before joining the team at Thomas J. Henry, Mr. Freeman practiced in the areas of disability law, bankruptcy, family law, and criminal defense. This experience allowed him to develop the skills necessary to effectively argue a case in front of a judge and jury, question and cross-examine witnesses, and draft motions, pleadings, briefs, and appeals. The experience also instilled a passion for representing those who find themselves in a difficult situation through no fault of their own. Mr. Freeman has first-chaired jury trials and has argued appeals before appellate judges and administrative bodies.

Mr. Freeman studied law at the University of Colorado, Boulder, where he participated in the international law moot court team and earned honors as an editor for the Colorado Law Review. Before law school, he studied international studies with a focus on East Asia, earning both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree. While in college, he traveled across Asia and interned at a company in South Korea, where he taught English as an instructor and as a regular guest on a radio talk show. Mr. Freeman has been a teacher at both the high school and college level. His education has provided him with the skills and aptitude to see a problem from all angles, identify key issues, and find creative solutions.

As an attorney with Thomas J. Henry, Mr. Freeman zealously advocates for the interests of clients and strives for the best possible outcomes for those who have been injured due to the negligence of others.

Outside the office, Mr. Freeman enjoys playing video games and board games, reading, and making things on his 3D printer.

PRACTICE AREAS

• Automobile Accidents
• Company Vehicle Accidents
• Premises Liability
• Trucking Accidents
• Workplace Accidents

BAR ADMISSIONS

• State Bar of Texas
• State Bar of Colorado

EDUCATION

• The University of Colorado School of Law, Boulder, Colorado (J.D.)
  • Editor, Colorado Law Review
  • Member, Jessup International Law Moot Court Team
• The University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas (M.A.)
  • Master’s Degree in Asian Art History
  • Presenter, Graduate Art History Symposium
• Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah (B.A.)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Asian Studies