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Meghan Freed
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About Meghan
Biography
Meghan Freed practices divorce and family law at Freed Marcroft with a deep commitment to alternative dispute resolution. She earned her J.D., cum laude, from Western New England College School of Law—where she was Managing Editor of the Law Review and received the Norman Prance Award—after graduating from Mount Holyoke College. Following roles at Shipman & Goodwin, Bingham McCutchen, and counsel to Hartford Steam Boiler, she pursued advanced mediation and collaborative law training through Harvard’s Program on Negotiation. Among her honors are Hartford Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty (2013), Connecticut Law Tribune’s New Leader of the Law (2013), New England Super Lawyers Rising Star (2013–2016), and National LGBT Bar Association Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40 (2015). A leader in LGBT legal advocacy, Meghan co-authored a Human Rights Campaign amicus brief in the landmark Kerrigan marriage-equality decision, appears on WNPR, and speaks widely on same-sex and family law issues. She devotes most of her pro bono work to LGBT and arts organizations and serves on multiple Hartford-area nonprofit boards.
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Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Connecticut for 21 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2004
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Meghan Freed's Reviews
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Posted by Kristi | August 6, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
Fantastic Attorney!
Ms. Freed assisted us with a family law case in Florida in which the original divorce was finalized in Connecticut. Ms. Freed was extremely knowlegable and responsive. I would highly recommend Ms. Freed for any family law matters. Thank you!
Posted by Olivia | August 6, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Compassionate and professional
Meghan is simply the best, from the first phone call until now, I've been taken care of in the best way.
Posted by Ashley | August 2, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Compassionate advocate
She is a phenomenal attorney who always had my back. I knew from the first consultation that I was in good hands. Looking back now after my divorce is over, I know I made the right decision.
Posted by Heather | August 1, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Best divorce attorney
I know the attorneys at Freed Marcroft personally and as a family attorney myself, respect t them as excellent & empathetic professionals. They are my first referral for anyone going through a divorce in Connecticut
Posted by Marie | May 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Letter to Meghan Freed after Divorce
Meghan, Thank you so much, you all have been incredible through one of the worst experiences of my life, because of having 2 court cases at the same time. I do not know how I could have made it through getting divorced from this difficult person without all of your knowledge, strength & guidance. Wo...
Meghan Freed's Lawyer Endorsements
"Meghan is brilliant, intuitive and insightful. She has powerful empathy for her clients and a passion for her work. For any and all family law matters I have complete confidence in her work ethic and abilities."
"Meghan and her partner Kristen are two of the most professional and intelligent lawyers I know. That is extremely important in the sensitive areas in which they practice."
"Meghan's combined practice of family law and estate planning give her special insight into planning needs of children and parents following resolution of the family court issues. I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer to assist you with both areas."
"Meghan is a first rate attorney and her firm is run with precision and care. Lawyers like this are changing the way we think of the profession. She can make an unpleasant time of life bearable and quick, so her clients can get on with their lives."
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"Meghan is an excellent divorce attorney. She strives to provide her clients the best possible services she can. She goes over and above the average attorney. Highly recommend her."
"I endorse Attorney Freed whom is well respected by her colleagues. She is very knowledgeable about family law and has a well run law practice. She truly cares about her clients and their families. I refer my relocating clients and inquiries to her without hesitation."
"I know Meghan to be a passionate and skilled advocate for her clients. I have no qualms about endorsing her wholeheartedly."
"Each year I represent hundreds of clients for a variety of criminal matters. Many of my clients are simultaneously in need of a family lawyer or a lawyer to create an estate plan for them. From custody battles in court to amicable mediations to wills and trusts, I would recommend no other lawyer than Attorney Meghan Freed. I trust her enough to have sent my own parents to her and she took care of them as if they were her own parents. I will continue to send all my family and estate planning referrals to Attorney Meghan Freed with the utmost confidence."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Best Law Firm, Hartford Magazine
2017
City Honoree, Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Best Law Firm, Hartford Magazine
2015
Best Law Firm, Hartford Magazine
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
40 Women for the Next 40 Years, Connecticut Women's Education and Legal Fund (CWEALF)
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Innovator in the Practice of Law, Lex Innovatio
2013
Preservation Award, Hartford Preservation Alliance
2013
40 Under Forty, Hartford Business Journal
2013
New Leader of the Law, Connecticut Law Tribune
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2004
Norman Prance Award, Western New England College School of Law
2000
Oliver Wendell Holmes Scholar, Western New England College School of Law
1998
Outstanding Woman Commencement Speaker, Glamour Magazine
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Partner, Freed Marcroft LLC
2007 - 2012
Counsel, The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co.
2006 - 2007
Associate, Bingham McCutchen, LLP
2003 - 2006
Associate, Shipman & Goodwin, LLP
Associations
2015 - Present
Hartford County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2015 - Present
Connecticut Women's CouncilMember
2015 - Present
The iQuilt PlanChair, Board of Incorporators
2015 - Present
The iQuilt PlanBoard of Directors
2015 - Present
Connecticut Bar AssociationChair, LGBT Section
2015 - Present
The Bushnell Center for the Performing ArtsBoard of Overseers
2014 - Present
The iQuilt PlanBoard of Incorporators
2013 - Present
Greater Hartford Arts CouncilFinance Committee
2013 - Present
Night Fall, Inc.Board of Directors
2012 - Present
Greater Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Chamber of CommerceMember
2009 - Present
CIty of Hartford Zoning Board of AppealsVice Chairman
2013 - 2015
Connecticut Bar AssociationLGBT Section Vice Chair
2010 - 2012
Hartford Children's TheaterVice President
Education
2004
Juris Doctor
1998
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
2016
2016
2015
2015
2015
Publications
2015
2014
2014
2014
2013
2013
Activity
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12 Jan 2025
Do I have to hire a divorce attorney that lives in the same county I live in Ct ?
18 Jan 2021
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Are Divorce Records Public in Connecticut?
15 Mar 2020
What is Divorce Mediation Review Counsel?
23 Nov 2019
The House and Divorce: Who is Going to Live There and Does that Mean They Retain All of the Equity?
19 Nov 2019