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Helena S Friedman

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Avvo Rating8.7
  • Springfield, MA
  • Licensed for 33 years
Helena S Friedman
Helena S Friedman
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About Helena

I will be there for you!

I became a lawyer because I believe in justice. I help my clients attain justice by educating them about the law, offering support  and guidance and providing zealous representation.  My office provides client centered representation. As my client, you will have prompt and helpful responses to all telephone calls and emails. You will be able to meet with me at times which accommodate your schedule. 

 

Not all cases require expensive litigation,  but when they do, I am an experienced and skilled trial advocate.  It is often a better result when clients are able to attain a negotiated settlement. I am trained in and am able to offer alternative dispute resolution services such as mediation, conciliation and collaborative law.  Whatever type of representation you will need, "I will be there for you!"  Contact me to ask more about my services!

Practice areas

Divorce and separationFamilyMediation
  1. Mediation: 34%

    I highly recommend and am proud to offer alternative dispute resolution processes such as collaborative law, family law mediation, martial mediation, and conciliation.

  2. Family: 33%

    Child custody, support, parenting time, emergency custody orders, establishing paternity, non-traditional families, nonmarital couples, adoptions, abuse prevention orders, grandparent visitation, guardianships of minors & DCF involvement.

  3. Divorce and separation: 33%

    I represent parties in all areas of family law. This includes child custody, support, parenting time, alimony, division of property, prenuptial agreements, non-traditional families, actions to partition, guardianships of minors & DCF involvement.

    34 years, 700 cases

Languages spoken

English

Contact

1380 Main Street
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Law Offices of Helena S. Friedman

1380 Main Street
Suite 405
Springfield, MA, 01103

Office (413) 732-0785

Website

www.helenafriedman.com

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Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CTActive199210/18/2019
MAActive198509/16/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers102
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Gideon's Trumpet AwardCommunity Legal Aid2015
Pro Bono ServiceHampden County Legal Clinic2013
Providing Legal Representation to Low Income PeopleVolunteer Lawyers Service/ Massachusetts Justice Project2007
Legal Representation on Behalf of ChildrenChildren's Law Project2001
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
OwnerLAW OFFICES OF HELENA S. FRIEDMAN1988 - Present
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Association of Family and Conciliation CourtsMember2017 - Present
Connecticut Collaborative Divorce ProfessionalsN/A2014 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationN/A1986 - Present
Hampden County Bar AssociationN/A1986 - Present
Massachusetts Association of Family Law MediatiorsN/A1986 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsN/A2005 - 2013
Massachusetts Collaborative Law CouncilN/A2005 - 2012
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Western New England College School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1985
University of MassachusettsBA - Bachelor of Arts1979

Reviews

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Review Helena Friedman

Best Lawyer in town (Hassle free divorce)

Posted by PhilMon Jul 08 2019

Helena Friedman best lawyer I ever meet she pays attention to detail, caring, and understanding. After meeting with Helena explain everything in detail all I had to do was follow her lead. Helena guided me through this divorce so smoothly and she resolved it quick, it was a fair a settlement she works with you to get the results you desire. Her mediation skills were great she thinks outside the box, she has a knack for bring people together. Helena was the right person for me I was in her hands everything went well and I’m very happy with the results. Helena keeps you informed all the way and shoots for your needs and wants. Helena is well respected in the court system, and judges she is by far the Best Woman for the job if you need a divorce lawyer or a mediator. 5-STAR
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Professional Excellence

Posted by MargaretTue Apr 09 2019

Helena is a 100% professional and effective attorney. She was always thoroughly prepared for my court case and her communication was clear and concise and extremely knowledgeable in the field of family law. She had to deal with my angry and rude ex and I know it wasn't pleasant but she persevered, hitting exactly all the right notes in tone and content and won my case for me!
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Attorney endorsements

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Christina Vassallo, Family Attorney on Apr 17, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Friedman is not only an experienced and knowledgeable attorney, she also practices with pure professionalism and respect for her clients and opposing counsel.

Tsvetelina Gerova-Wilson, Family Attorney on Jul 18, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Helena is a very experienced attorney who is also easy going and personable. She has been an invaluable source of knowledge and support for myself and other newer attorneys in the area of family law.

Joanna Cobleigh, Mediation Attorney on May 16, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Helena is a knowledgeable, highly competent attorney and mediator to whom I often refer clients. She is dedicated to her clients and is well respected in the Family Law community.

Arose Nielsen, Family Attorney on Mar 22, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Attorney Friedman is extremely knowledgeable and experienced. Although a fierce advocate, she is also personable - which is important for clients going through the stress of divorce or other family law matters.

Lance Chavin, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Mar 18, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer. A true and dynamite advocate for her clients!

Christian Lassen, Life insurance Attorney on Sep 6, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

Tobias Licker, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Oct 22, 2013
Relationship: Other

I endorse this lawyer.

Raymond Dinsmore, Employment and labor Attorney on Feb 20, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Having worked with Attorney Friedman on several child welfare matters, I can attest to her professionalism and diligence.

Eric Stepanov, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Dec 19, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I sincerely endorse attorney Friedman! The answers of Ms. Friedman are consistently accurate, analytic and customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are exactly the qualities that every client would be looking for in hiring an attorney.

Howard Lewis, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 1, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Friedman is an outstanding attonrney with an excellent reputation. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly reccomend her.

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