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Laura Gillis, Esq., graduated cum laude from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and cum laude from the New England School of Law. She is the principal attorney at Gillis Law, LLC. representing students with disabilities and their parents in educational matters. Attorney Gillis provides IEP review and feedback, attends TEAM meetings, negotiates out of district placements and changes of placement, addresses discipline issues, and represents parents at all stages of mediation and the administrative hearing process. As a mother of four children, it was through personal experience with her own children that Attorney Gillis found her calling in education law. Her goal is to provide parents with information so that they can help their children with special needs make the most of their education and to do so in a compassionate and understanding way.
Attorney Gillis is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Women’s Bar Association, Coalition of Parent Attorneys and Advocates and the Special Needs Advocacy Network. She speaks locally and nationally on Special Education Law Topics and is co-chair of the Massachusetts Bar Association’s Juvenile & Child Welfare Section’s Special Education Law Practice Group
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Acquired: 1997
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27 Main Street, Topsfield, MA, 01983
5 Militia Drive, Suite 1, Lexington, MA, 02421
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Posted by Amy | August 3, 2021 | Hired Attorney
If you are looking for an attorney that specializes in special education, look no further! Attorney Laura Gillis and her staff are very professional, responsible, prompt, and respectful. Laura is honest and explains everything in a way we could understand. She made us feel like we were her only cl...
Posted by Courtney | March 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Laura Gillis is appropriately fierce and easy to work with. The “onboarding process” as a client was seamless and I received a timely appointment. Laura reviewed our documents thoroughly and was well prepared for our first meeting. She is definitely a subject matter expert with the IEP process and s...
Posted by Mark | March 3, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Laura was exactly the right person for us. She is direct and let us know the facts and the situation without sugar-coating. Her depth of knowledge in her area is terrific, and the opinions she gave were very helpful even when they were not what we hoped for. She was able to get us an excellent outcom...
Posted by Jen | February 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Laura was the voice of calm and reason, guiding us through the often confusing and emotionally charged process of seeking alternative school placement for our teen daughter. She was very knowledgeable on each step/option and communication with her office was seamless. Her knowledge of the ins and out...
Posted by Cheryl | November 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney
We worked with Laura Gillis recently and were very impressed with how thoroughly, efficiently, and quickly she handled the case. She has amazing follow-through and excellent communication skills. You are never left wondering where you stand. I would highly recommend Gillis Law to any family seekin...
"I had the privilege of working with Attorney Gillis 15 years ago and I continue today to be impressed with her tenacity and skill as a lawyer and total commitment to her clients. She is sharp, extremely bright, and never lets go until she is satisfied that her client has achieved a just result. She is the consummate professional."
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Education lawyer
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2000 - Present
Women's Bar Association of MassachusettsMember
2000 - Present
Coalition of Parent Attorneys and AdvocatesMember
2000 - Present
Special Needs Advocacy NetworkMember
2000 - Present
Massachusetts Bar Association’s Juvenile & Child Welfare Section’s Special Education Law Practice GroupCo-chair
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
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J.D.
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