Ronald J. Freeman, Sr. graduated with high honors from Morehouse College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science in 1982. He attended Georgia State University College of Law where he received his Juris Doctor as a Regents Opportunity Scholar. Attorney Freeman’s primary focus is in the area of contracts, dispute resolution and business and construction related litigation matters involving the public and private sectors. He serves as general counsel to a number of businesses which frequently encounter employment, facility management and construction related issues. Attorney Freeman’s appointments include Chief Judge, Cities of Riverdale, Union City and Forest Park. He is a member of the Council of Municipal Court Judges; American Bar Association (Construction Law Section); Association of Trial Lawyers of America; State Bar of Georgia, Atlanta Bar Association (Construction Law Section and Managing Partners Committee); National Bar Association; Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, Gate City Bar Association (Past President) Faculty Member, Institute of Continuing Judicial Education. Attorney Freeman practices in the Corporate & Business Litigation and Governmental Law Groups.
Community Involvement
- American Bar Association
- Trial Lawyers of America
- National Bar Association
- Atlanta Bar Association
- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
- Former President of Gate City Bar Association
- Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys
- Georgia Council of Municipal Court Judges
- Georgia State University Foundation Board
- Georgia State University College of Law, Board of Visitors
- The Young Family YMCA, Board of Directors
- Tiger Soccer Club, Founder and Chairman, Board of Directors
- National Morehouse Alumni Association Lifetime Member
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Lifetime Member
- Faculty Member, Institute of Continuing Judicial Education
Awards & Honors
- Who’s Who in Business, “Business Litigator by US Magazine” (2019)
- Georgia Peer Review, “Top Business Lawyer in Georgia” (2018)
- National BLSA 50th Anniversary Celebration, “Legacy Award” (2018)
- American Law Society, “Top 1% of Lawyers in the World” (2018)
- Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, “Top 1% of Lawyers in the World” (2016 – Present)
- Recipient of the “Clarence C. Cooper Legacy Award” GCBA Judicial Section (2015)
- Induction into the “Top 100 Black Lawyers in America” (2014 – Present)
- BLSA Chapter Renaming at Georgia State University-College of Law (2014)
- 50th Annual Distinguished Alumni Award, Georgia State University (2013)
- Who’s Who in Practicing Attorneys in America (1990 – 2017)
- Metro Atlanta YMCA “Volunteer of the Year” (2011)
- Public Interest Law Association at Georgia State University College of Law “SOAR Award” (2011)
- Georgia Secretary of State “Outstanding Citizen of the Year” (2009)
- Morehouse College Division of Business Administration “Executive Mentor Award” (2009)
- Boy Scouts of America “Boy Scout Service Award” (2008)
- Atlanta Law & Politics Magazine “Top Business Lawyers in the State of Georgia” (2008-2017)
- “Georgia Super Lawyer” (2004 – 2008)
- Black Law Student Association of Georgia State University College of Law “Alumni Career Achievement Award” (2007)
- Hoosier Memorial United Methodist Church “Man of the Year” (2007)
- GCBA Judicial Section “Excellence in Law Award” (2007)
- Morehouse College National Alumni Association “Life Membership Award” (2007)
