Freeborn & Freeborn , P.A. - Attorneys at Law Dunedin, FL About Freeborn & Freeborn, P.A. Our Team Our Location

 

We take pride in our well-qualified team of attorneys, legal assistants and staff members. John and Alison participate in a family and firm tradition established by their father, Jack. Alison and John actively serve professional, civic and charitable organizations in the community where they both live and work.

 

JOHN F. FREEBORN
John was born in Clearwater, Florida. He is a graduate of Haverford College, Haverford, PA (B.A. Economics), Tulane University School of Law, New Orleans, LA (J.D. with Honors), and New York University School of Law (L.L.M. Taxation) and is licensed in Florida and New York. John practiced in the Trusts and Estates Department of a New York law firm before returning to Florida in 1992 to join his father’s practice. John is Board Certified in Wills, Trusts and Estates. He is a member of the Florida Bar, the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, the Clearwater Bar and is Chair of the Probate and Guardianship Law Committee for 2009-2010.

John has served on several Boards in Pinellas County including the Executive Committee of the Financial Counseling Services for Morton Plant Mease Foundation, Dunedin Rotary Foundation, the Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board for the City of Dunedin, and the Dunedin Fine Arts Center. John is a past President of the Dunedin Rotary Club. In his leisure time, John enjoys projects in his 1920’s home, gardening, and travel.


ALISON K. FREEBORN
Alison was born in Clearwater, Florida. She is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA (A.B. History, 1987), and the University of Wisconsin Law School, Madison, WI (J.D., 1990). Alison is licensed to practice in the states of Wisconsin, Illinois and Florida. Alison practiced in the Litigation Department of McDermott, Will & Emery, a large Chicago law firm, and later Burke, Bosselman & Weaver, a litigation boutique firm, before joining the family firm in 1994. She is a member of the Florida Bar, State Bar of Wisconsin, the Clearwater Bar and its Probate and Guardianship Law Committee and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.

Alison lives in Clearwater with her two young children who keep her busy when she is out of the office. She enjoys running, tennis, swimming, reading and going to the beach. Alison is very active in the local community through volunteer work and her children’s activities. She is a Past President of the Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin (2003-2004), a Board member and membership chair of the Dunedin North Rotary Club, vice chair of the School Advisory Committee (SAC) of San Jose Elementary School in Dunedin, and past Trustee of the UPARC Foundation.


(1925-2008)

JOHN B. FREEBORN
Jack founded the firm and was active until his passing in 2008. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and practiced law in Dunedin, Florida from 1957 to 2008. He graduated from Georgia Tech (B.S. Engineering), University of Illinois (M.S.) and Stetson College of Law (J.D). He served as Vice President and Trust Officer for First National Bank of Dunedin before entering private practice. Jack was Board Certified in Wills, Trusts and Estates, a Fellow of the American College of Trusts and Estates Counsel, a Member of the Clearwater Bar and its Probate and Guardianship Law Committee, the American Bar Association and the Florida Bar.

Our Staff

Sharon Benson, our probate and trust administration legal assistant, has worked for Freeborn & Freeborn since 1995. Sharon’s extensive experience in handling a variety of estates has given her the skills to help expedite the process, anticipate issues and best represent the personal representative or trustee through the administration. From the opening papers through the final accounting and discharge, Sharon effectively assists our clients and addresses their needs and concerns.

Mary Frances Warford, whose nickname is “Harold”, is our legal assistant in fiduciary services, assisting our clients with bill paying payroll and other needs related to their personal care. Harold’s role is critical in providing our homebound clients the professional services and attention they require as needed and directed by the client or their fiduciary.

Karen Robertson with over 20 years of legal assistant experience. She also coordinates all of the real estate, document preparation and closings, estate and trust administration, guardianships, and assists with the trust and estate administration.

Michelle Premuto serves as the firm's office administrator and bookkeeper and has come to us with 15 years experience working in the legal industry. She is skilled in fiduciary accounting, tax preparation and trusts and estates planning.


Freeborn & Freeborn, P.A. - Attorneys at Law - Dunedin, FL (727)733-1900 • Fax: (727)733-6362