Mark J. Freeman
Top rated Workers' Compensation attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Teplinsky Freeman Law Group
Practice areas: Workers' Compensation
Licensed in Minnesota since: 1987
Education: William Mitchell College of Law
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Mark J. Freeman is a seasoned attorney at Teplinsky and Freeman in Minneapolis, Minnesota. With a legal career spanning over three decades, he has a particular skill in workers' compensation law, advocating for individuals in Minnesota who have been injured on the job. He has a track record of assisting clients with a range of workplace injuries, including back injuries, hearing loss, construction accidents, occupational diseases and repetitive stress injuries.
Throughout his extensive legal practice, Mr. Freeman has noticed a common need for more awareness among injured workers regarding their rights and eligible benefits. He recognizes the complexities of the compensation claims process and the propensity for errors that can lead to denied claims. With an emphasis on expediency, he is dedicated to guiding clients through the process to secure the compensation they deserve.
Licensed to practice in Minnesota, Mr. Freeman showcases his extensive legal expertise and commitment to representing workers across the region. His wealth of experience is also reflected in his participation in various conferences and hearings, including advocating in the Workers Compensation Court of Appeals and presenting arguments in the Supreme Courts of Minnesota and South Dakota. He is an active member of the Minnesota Association for Justice and is the current co-chair of the workers compensation committee. He is also an active member of the Minnesota Association for Justice and the current co-chair of the workers compensation committee.
An alumnus of the University of Michigan, Mr. Freeman obtained a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 1984. He pursued his legal education at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law, earning his Juris Doctorate in 1987.
Mr. Freeman's professional excellence has been acknowledged with an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell, and he holds a "Superb" rating on Avvo.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Workers' Compensation: Claimant- 100% Workers' Compensation: Claimant
First Admitted: 1987, Minnesota
Professional Webpage: https://teplinskyFreeman.com/our-attorneys/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Minnesota Bar Association
- Co-chair of the MNAJ (Minnesota Association for Justice) workers' compensation committee, 2021
- Minnesota State Bar, 1987
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Helander v. The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. (WCCA March 28, 2024). Prevail at Workers Compensation Court of Appeals in establishing that a part-time worker at the time of the injury need only look for part-time work to replace her earnings. Established a loss of earning capacity based upon part-time employment. , 2024
- Resolved complex claim with multiple dates of injury in client's favor. Settlement exceeding $300,000, 2025
- Brewster v. Walmart. Case pending at the Workers Compensation Court of Appeals. Issue involves the Employer filing an insufficient notice of denial of liability and the effect on the employee's right to receive benefits., 2024
- Resolved case in my client's favor with over a million dollars in workers compensation benefits paid. This case has gone to trial on several occasions and we prevailed all along. We finally reached a settlement paying the injured worker over $100,000 after they had already paid over a million dollars in benefits., 2024
- Sershen v. Met Council (WCCA May 2023). Prevailed on the last part of this litigation establishing meaning of disablement in occupational disease cases., 2023
- Prevail at trial establish primary liability and permanent impairment from a fall at work. Client with significant pre-existing condition fell and aggravated the underlying condition. Prevailed at hearing establishing compensability of the claim., 2023
- Resolve complex multi-party litigation favorably for my client. , 2023
- Sershen v. Metropolitan Council, 974 N.W.2d 1 (Minn. 2022). Supreme Court decision establishing that workers suffering from occupational disease are entitled to payment of medical expenses from the last exposure to the hazard, regardless of whether the exposure was significant. This was a case of first impression interpreting Minn. Stat. 176.135, subd. 5. This case also established that Pierringer settlements are allowed in Minnesota Workers compensation cases and the manner in which responsibility for benefits is to be determined at hearing., 2022
- Sershen v Met Council (WCCA 2021) case established an injured workers entitlement to payment of medical expenses for an occupational disease under 176.135, subd. 5 from the last employer, even if they are not a significant contributing cause to the injury. This case is a one of first impression at the WCCA. The matter is currently on appeal to the Supreme Court. This is also a case of first impression at the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court has scheduled oral argument for November 1, 2021, 2021
Representative Clients
- Helander v. The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society (WCCA March 2024), 2024
- Sershen v. Met Council, 2023
- Sershen v. Metropolitan Council, 974 N.W.2d 1 (Minn. 2022). Supreme Court decision establishing that workers suffering from occupational disease are entitled to payment of medical expenses from the last exposure to the hazard, regardless of whether the exposure was significant. This was a case of first impression interpreting Minn. Stat. 176.135, subd. 5. This case also established that Pierringer settlements are allowed in Minnesota Workers compensation cases and the manner in which responsibility for benefits is to be determined at hearing., 2022
Pro bono / Community Service
- I have volunteered time to several charitable organizations for both legal and non-legal, 2024
- Elected Treasurer for CCM, 2024
- Elected to the MNAJ Board of Governors, 2024
- Co-Chair of the MNAJ Workers' Compensation Committee. , 2024
- Member of DLI ad hoc committee regarding dispute certification, 2022
Honors
- AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell
- Superb rating on Avvo
Educational Background
- University of Michigan, Bachelor of Business Administration, 1984
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2023 - 2026
