Lawrence Freiman

Practice Areas

o Wealth Transfer and Fiduciary Structuring: Customized estate plans, trusts, and fiduciary arrangements, including dynasty trusts and grantor retained annuity trusts (GRATs), to optimize tax outcomes and safeguard multigenerational wealth.

o Business Succession and Exit Planning: Guidance for closely held businesses and family enterprises, including generational transfers, strategic sales, mergers, and business continuity planning.

o Philanthropy and Charitable Planning: Structuring private foundations, donor-advised funds, and charitable trusts to align giving strategies with financial and family goals.

o Coordination with Family Offices and Advisors: Seamless collaboration with CFOs, fund counsel, wealth managers, and other advisors to manage complex portfolios, investments, and multi-entity holdings.

Career

Lawrence H. (Larry) Freiman is the Co-Founding Partner and Private Wealth and Trusts & Estates Practice Group Leader at MendenFreiman LLP, a law firm known for its comprehensive approach to business law, tax law, and estate planning. With over 30 years of experience, Larry is consistently recognized by peers and clients as a leader in his field, providing strategic counsel to private business owners on matters relating to their business and personal wealth.

During Larry’s tenure as Managing Partner, MendenFreiman LLP built a reputation for delivering sophisticated wealth-transfer strategies, particularly for private business owners and real estate professionals, integrating comprehensive tax and business planning for optimal client outcomes. The firm is recognized for its expertise in structuring business entities and succession planning, making it a trusted advisor for those navigating complex estate and tax laws. The firm’s multidisciplinary approach ensures that clients receive holistic and strategic solutions tailored to their needs. From business succession planning to charitable giving, MendenFreiman LLP is dedicated to preserving wealth and legacy for generations.

Larry is known not only for his technical expertise but also for his approachable and compassionate demeanor. He is a sought-after speaker on topics such as tax law, estate planning, business succession, exit planning, and charitable giving.

Professional Memberships

• State Bar of Georgia

• Atlanta Bar Association, member

• Atlanta Estate Planning Council, member

• Atlanta Jewish Foundation, Advisory Committee

• Philanthropic Advisor Leadership Institute (PALI), inaugural class, 2008

Publications

• Contributor, Chapter 2 – “Mergers and Acquisitions” in Employee Benefits in Mergers and Acquisitions, Wolters Kluwer Publishers (2019-2023 editions)

• Co-Author, Estate Planning 101: A Crash Course in Safeguarding Your Legacy (2008)

Education

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