Lawrence Freedman retired from the practice of law in April, 2020. Larry practiced law 57 years in Washington state and back east. Larry practiced criminal law, a variety of civil law matters, and served as a Clallam County District Court I judge pro tem. Larry now lives in Pennsylvania, where he is no doubt spending with his family and sailing the seas.
Larry was a lawyer’s lawyer. Always professional, always polite and respectful while fighting hard for his clients. To the end, Larry was good humored and a pleasure to work with.
Mark Baumann
Larry was admitted to practice law in Massachusetts in 1963, District of Columbia 1964, Virginia 1965, Maryland 1967 and Washington 2003. Most of my practice was in the D.C. area from 1963 until 2000 with a brief stay in Florida before coming to Washington in 2003.
He was partner in 3 different firms in Virginia and started in the Office of Solicitor, Department of Labor in the President Kennedy time. Larry practiced in a variety legal fields, primarily doing criminal defense. Larry gave back to his communities. In Sequim, he was the chairman of the Sequim Planning Commission for 5 years and on numerous other committees.
CCBA.com asked Larry:
What is your advice for new attorneys? Be honest and be nice, except when it’s time to not be nice. Nothing is more important than your integrity.
What did you enjoy most about practicing law? The comradery with attorneys and when I was a commissioner and judge in Vi rginia and Washington, the friendships that I have had.
What was the most important thing you learned as a lawyer? In all matters, my integrity is most important.
Why did you retire? 82 years old and my wife told me I had to.
What do you plan to do in retirement? Still trying to figure that out.
ClallamCountyBar.com wishes Larry fair winds and a port to aim for. Thanks for teaching us professionalism Larry.