Freedman, 38, was appointed in a unanimous vote by council and will assume the position Thursday.Â
He has served in the city attorney's office since May 2020, and prior to coming to Lynchburg, was town attorney in Bluefield, Virginia, for four and a half years. Before that, he worked as a regional drug prosecutor and assistant commonwealth's attorney in Halifax County, as well as an assistant commonwealth's attorney in Danville. Â
"Iâm honored to be able to serve the city and also to follow in the footsteps of Mr. Erwin who really is a legend in local government," Freedman said. "So that is very humbling and honoring for me."