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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 anonymous | May 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Education
Definitely Would Recommend Atty. Laura Gillis!
I have not had much experience with legal professionals prior to a special education out of district placement case I pursued recently. I met Laura and within minutes, I could tell that she listened carefully to my concerns and addressed each one with a plan of action. Her office, including assoc...
Posted by anonymous | May 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Representation
She provided a quick resolution and and excellent representation. Her dedication to the case provided optimum results.
Posted by Nancy | April 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Education
Special Education
When I move to Massachusetts I didn’t realize how hard it would be for me and family, my special ed son need help with accessing the education that he need and require , I call Laura and spoke to her about my son’s case she was honest and caring and understud what my son need .she fought hard and ne...
Posted by Marnie | January 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Education
Client
We hired Laura last spring and could not be more happy with the results. She is extremely knowledgeable and dedicated. She got the outplacement that my son needed and deserved. My husband and I absolutely will be telling everyone we know who needs a special education lawyer about her and her team! I ...
Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Education
Best thing I ever did for my child!
I was fortunate to be referred to Laura Gillis by a friend and it was the best thing I ever did for my child. I’ve spent thousands of dollars over the years for my child with experts and outside testing but retaining Laura was hands down the best money I ever spent. I was tirelessly advocating for my...
"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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