About George Freeman
George C. Freeman III is a founding member of Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C., a boutique litigation firm located in New Orleans, Louisiana. Since 1984, he has been licensed to practice law in Louisiana, establishing himself as a prominent figure in the legal field. The firm specializes in complex civil litigation, addressing a range of issues including commercial disputes, class actions, environmental cases, product liability, toxic torts, and intellectual property. Additionally, they handle insurance bad faith claims, securities arbitrations, and regulatory matters. Mr. Freeman's practice is focused on securities litigation, arbitration, and enforcement. He represents financial advisors and broker-dealers, along with their officers, directors, and employees, in customer disputes and proceedings before the SEC and FINRA. His experience also includes representing underwriters, issuers, and trustees in securities class action cases.
Beyond the realm of securities, Mr. Freeman's expertise encompasses complex commercial litigation, making him a versatile advocate for his clients. In 1982, he earned both his Juris Doctor and Master of Arts from the University of Virginia, a prestigious institution known for its rigorous academic programs. Before entering private practice, Mr. Freeman gained inexperience by clerking for the Honorable Albert Tate Jr. on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and the Honorable Henry A. Mentz Jr. on the U.S.
District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. These clerkships provided him with a strong foundation in federal law and litigation strategies. Mr. Freeman has received numerous accolades throughout his career. He has been recognized by Chambers USA in the field of Securities Litigation and by Best Lawyers in America for Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, and Securities Litigation. Since 2007, he has been listed in Louisiana Super Lawyers and was named a Local Litigation Star by Benchmark Litigation. In 2024, he was once again recognized as a "Local Litigation Star" by Benchmark Litigation, underscoring his continued excellence in the field. Active in the legal community, Mr. Freeman is a member of the American Bar Association, Louisiana State Bar Association, and New Orleans Bar Association.
He is also affiliated with the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association and the American Law Institute. Additionally, he has served as an arbitrator for the National Association of Securities Dealers, the New York Stock Exchange, and the American Arbitration Association. For over twenty-five years, Mr. Freeman has taught jurisprudence, constitutional theory, and securities litigation and arbitration as a member of the adjunct faculty at Tulane University Law School. In 2024, Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver was named Louisiana Litigation Firm of the Year by Benchmark Litigation, further solidifying Mr. Freeman's reputation in the legal field.
