Tanya L. Freeman

Tanya L. Freeman

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 13 years

Family Lawyer at East Hanover, NJ
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

100 Eagle Rock Avenue, Suite 105, East Hanover, NJ

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Licensed in New Jersey for 13 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2012

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Tanya L. Freeman Esq.

100 Eagle Rock Avenue, Suite 105, East Hanover, NJ, 07936

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Tanya L. Freeman's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

53 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent lawyer for extremely tough cases.

Top Professional It was a blessing to have Tanya and her team in my case. I always feel like it was one of the ways, God helped me. I had “extremely difficult” case and the reason I put it in quotation is because that’s how judge phrased it. It was “the most difficult case” in judges entire career... (this judge been in the career for very long and she was very knowledgeable and professional). My case involved every aspect and venues of family law and I am not even exaggerating it. One example, the other party even retained second custody expert and brought numerous witnesses to testify against me. And when I say witnesses, I mean pretty serious qualified professionals! Well, remember, I have Tanya on my case. Tanya smashed them and their testimonies within moments at the court room and the other party had no choice but settle. The other party and the attorney were not weak opponents at all, but very determined and knowledgeable fighters. However, results showed that, Tanya is well above, and goes above and beyond when it comes to protecting her clients. Her and her team respond very timely, she makes time for you and explains everything thoroughly. She is very caring person and very strong expert! All you need to do is to tell her about your case and trust her! You will never go wrong! Not only she is an expert in her field, but she is knowledgeable about variety of other factors. I’m very happy with the outcomes of my case, which is what I was always wanted. It’s working great for me and my family! I know what it means when your case involves child/ren's. To protect the most precious to you, hire Tanya!

Posted by Ereni | June 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly skilled, competent, prompt, and diligent attorney who will go above and beyond to fight for your rights

I had the pleasure to be represented by Tanya Freeman in my divorce case. In my phone consultation with her in late April 2017, I felt she will protect me and fight for my rights in a very high conflict divorce case. She accepted my case which was set to go on trial in June 2017, and I was so desper...ate as my previous lawyer was very incompetent and mishandlead my case for more than 17 months. I wish I had hired her back in August 2015 when my divorce started. She is experienced, very analytical, knowledgeable, meticulous, and highly skilled. In less than a week on my case, she was able to find very major details that changed my divorce outcome. She settled my case and saved me a lot of money by not going to trial. After Tanya reviewed my case, she filed a motion to the court, which if was done by the previous attorney, would have saved me thousands of dollars. she possesses great argumentative and communicating skills in court. She treated me like a friend and she had my best interest at hand. I was regularly updated on what is going on in my case. Tanya and her team, especially her legal assistant were on top of every tiny detail in my case. Tanya put her best effort to settle my case in less than a month. She told me, be strong and we will get through this divorce. I highly recommend Tanya if you are going through divorce. Tanya, I just wanted to say THANK YOU for supporting me and giving me courage not to give up no matter what. I am so glad I got to know you. You are a great attorney.

Posted by Wynda | May 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

You Will Not Find a More Capable and Caring Attorney

Tanya Freeman is by far an excellent matrimonial attorney. She came to my rescue and put my mind at ease. She is empathetic, knowledgeable, professional and a great communicator. She enabled me to feel completely at peace in a very difficult situation. With every conversation we had, I felt more secu...re with her representation and knew she was working rigorously on my behalf. Without hesitation I say Tanya a great attorney and I would refer her to anyone facing such an unfortunate dilemma.

Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney

The best lawyer around!

I met with many lawyers before Mrs. Freeman, so I am sure she is one of a kind. Her knowledge and drive work together to make a very gifted lawyer. She guided me through this stressful and difficult process with the ease of a well experienced lawyer. She was always available to explain some of the mo...re complicated paperwork. If she wasn't around, I could always speak to her staff who were eager to help. She truly is one of a kind!

Posted by Michelle | April 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Highly Recommended

I would definitely recommend working with Tanya Freeman. I had a very good experience with her and her legal team during my custody case. She's very easy to work with . She's a compassionate lawyer who will go out of her way to explain things, ask questions and ultimately ease one's anxiety about the... terrifying process which a child custody case can be. She sticks up for her client and respects their wishes. Things can get pretty tense in a courtroom but her great, poised manner on top of her very evidently being knowledgeable not only reassured me I was in good hands time and time again, but it also helped keep me calm and collected. She worked closely with me and my ex's lawyer to come up with a settlement we could both agree on. She kept me grounded and reasonable, explaining to me my limitations while at the same time pushing for what ultimately was a settlement which I was very comfortable with and in which I didn't feel I sacrificed my beliefs as a parent. This kept us from an extensive custody battle in court and in the end, I feel that Tanya fought for my beliefs as a mother and pushed for what I wanted even when I felt discouraged and almost gave in myself. I am forever grateful for that and therefore highly recommend her.

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Tanya L. Freeman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephen Brown

Family lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tanya's unique combination of intelligence, diligence and tenacity make her one of the top family law practitioners in the State of New Jersey. I proudly provide my endorsement and recommendation for a bright rising star in our legal community."

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Jeffrey Skiendziul

General practice lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Freeman is a sharp attorney who works diligently to get the best outcome for her clients and does so with compassion and professionalism."

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Anna Noris

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Highly qualified attorney"

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Adam Brown

Family lawyer | Jan 25

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Trevor Anderson

Unknown lawyer | May 04

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Rowe

Child custody lawyer | Apr 13

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"Attorney Tanya Freeman is a powerful advocate for her clients. She is always prepared and very successful in the courtroom. The client who trusts his case to Tanya makes a wise decision, and I highly recommend her work."

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Walter Hnot,

Child custody lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tanya is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."

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Jeffrey Pallante

Unknown lawyer | Feb 10

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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Freeman is a true asset to the legal community."

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Matthew Henry

Family lawyer | Jan 27

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"Tanya is an extremely intelligent and professional attorney with an outstanding reputation in the legal field for providing high quality representation and results! I highly and happily endorse Tanya."

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Gregory Cade

Child custody lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tanya is a highly skilled, diligent and knowledgeable attorney who is well-known in the legal community for her outstanding professionalism. She was able to obtain satisfactory results even for clients whose cases were incredibly difficult by dedicating her time and effort to achieve the best results. I certainly endorse this lawyer and have no doubt she will be of great help to anyone seeking legal advice or representation within her main areas of practice."

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Ali Ebrahimzadeh

Unknown lawyer | Jan 09

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alan Kraminsky

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 04

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Unknown lawyer | Dec 29

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Maximillian Novel

Family lawyer | Dec 10

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Pascal Schunk

Family lawyer | Dec 09

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats

Family lawyer | Dec 02

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"I endorse this lawyer. Tanya is an excellent attorney in her field and well respected."

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Nataliya Gavlin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 28

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeremiah Ollennu

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 26

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"I endorse Attorney Freeman because of her disciplined, intelligent and passionate advocacy. I highly recommend her services, not only because I trust her judgment and strategic thinking, but also because of her sincerity and level headed representation even in the most difficult cases. Her work ethic is simply impressive. Call her!"

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Charles Dawkins

Family lawyer | Oct 25

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Best Lawyers in America - Family Law, Best Lawyers in America

2021

"We are the Light" Honoree, National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Bergen/Passaic Chapter

2021

Family Practitioner of the Year, Essex County Bar Association

2020

Three Best Rated Divorce Attorney in Jersey City NJ, Three Best Rated

2020

Rising Star, Thomson Reuters

2019

New Jersey Rising Stars, Top Lawyers

2019

New Jersey's Outstanding Young Lawyers, Top Attorneys

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

New Jersey's Best Lawyers for Families, New Jersey Family Magazine

2018

Early Settlement Panelist, Essex County Superior Court Family Part

2018

Superb Divorce Attorney, Avvo

2018

Morris County Top Family Law Lawyer, Morris Essex Health & Life Magazine

2018

Appointment to District VB Fee Arbitration Committee, Office of Attorney Ethics of the Supreme Court of New Jersey

2018

Appointment as a Guardian Ad Litem, Essex County Superior Court Family Part

2018

Veritas Award for Excellence in Law and Family Services, Caldwell University

2017

Diverse Attorneys of the Year, New Jersey Law Journal

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

Superb Divorce Attorney, AVVO

2017

Family Practitioner of The Year, Hudson County Bar Association

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2016

Superb Divorce Attorney, Avvo

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Lead Counsel Rating, LawInfo

2016

Preeminent Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Preeminent Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Lead Counsel rating, LawInfo

2015

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2014

Lead Counsel Rating, LAWINFO

2014

Community Service Award, Coalition of Newark Democrat & Republican District Leaders

2014

Resolution and Commendation For Community Service, City of Newark Municipal Council

2014

Certificate of Appreciation, Hudson County Superior Court

2014

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2014

TOP TEN DIVORCE LAW FIRM, The Prime Buyer's Report

2013

Lead Counsel Rating, LAWINFO

2012

Cum Laude, Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

2012

Republican Elector, Electoral College, State of New Jersey

2012

For Exceptional Contributions to the Growth of the Law center, Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

2012

For Exemplary Contributions to the Quality of student Life, Dean and Faculty of the Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

2012

CALI Award for Civil Rights Clinic, Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law center

2011

CALI Award For Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction, Touro College- Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

2011

Outstanding Student Service, Touro College- Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

2011

CALI Award For Appellate Advocacy, Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

2011

CALI Award For Federal Judicial Clerkship, Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law center

2010

CALI Award for Best Oral Advocate, Touro College- Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Managing Partner, Callagy Law P.C

2018 - Present

Chair Board of Directors, University Hospital, Newark, NJ

2014 - Present

Board of Directors, University Hospital, Newark, NJ

2022 - 2023

Principal, Offit Kurman, P.A.

2019 - 2020

Partner, Tanya Freeman Law LLC

2015 - 2016

Counsel, New Jersey Federation of Republican Women

2015 - 2022

Partner, Weiner Law Group LLP

2014 - 2018

Special Civil Part Mediation Program, Hudson County Superior Court

2013 - 2015

Partner, Freeman Hughes Freeman, LLC

2012 - 2013

Partner, Law Offices Of Brian C. Freeman, LLC

2011 - 2011

Summer Intern for Hon. Michelle Hollar-Gregory, Essex County Superior Court

2011 - 2011

Legal Extern, Federal Court Eastern District Of New York

2005 - 2011

Office Administrator, Law Offices Of Brian C. Freeman, LLC

1999 - 2005

Senior Manager/Auditor, Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield

Associations

2020 - Present

Caldwell University

Advisory Board

2020 - Present

New Jersey Community Capital

Board Member

2020 - Present

American Bar Foundation

Fellow

2018 - Present

National Association of Drifters, Inc

Member of the Montclair Chapter

2014 - Present

Association of Black Women Lawyers of New Jersey

Member

2014 - Present

Essex County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Garden State Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

National Bar Association

Member

2017 - 2019

Justice Virginia Long Family Law American Inn of Court

Associate

2017 - 2019

Hudson County Bar Association

Trustee

2016 - 2017

American Heart Association of Northern New Jersey

Chairperson of the Circle of Red Campaign

2015 - 2016

New Jersey Federation of Republican Women

Counsel

2013 - 2019

Hudson County Bar Association, Family Law Committee

Member

2013 - 2014

Hudson American Inn of Court

Barrister

2012 - 2016

Republican National Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - 2015

New Jersey Association for Justice

Member

2012 - 2014

University of Phoenix

Board of Trustees

2011 - 2012

Black Law Students Association of Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

President

2008 - 2011

Salvation Army of Hudson County, NJ

Board of Trustees

2008 - 2015

Juvenile Justice/Family Commitee For Hudson County, MCC

Member

2005 - 2022

Jack and Jill of America, Inc

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

KG v DA, Essex County

Father awarded shared custody.

AF v KB, Hudson County

Child support established, appeals dismissed and counsel fees awarded.

CA v MA, Bergen County

Mother permitted to relocate to be with her new husband.

JA v MC, Hudson County

Father's rights protected, child remained in New Jersey

JG v CG, Essex County

Successful settlement

VB v AB, Somerset County

Father awarded custody.

HD v HD, Morris County Superior Court

The appeal was successful and the Appellate Court overturned the trial judge's ruling.

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Education

2012

Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

JD

2008

Caldwell College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2023

New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education

DEI & Alternative Dispute Resolution

2023

Independent Colleges and University of New Jersey

Interviewing Skill

2023

Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey

Business Development

2023

African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

2022

NJAJ Meadowlands

Handling Toxic Personalities in Mediation & Settlement Conferences

2022

Metropolitan Black Bar Association / Garden State Bar Association

Matrimonial and Family Law from a Diverse Perspective

2022

Cultural Competence & the Client Intake Process

Family Law

2020

Second Marriages

Child Support

2020

Hot Tips in Family Law

Family Law

2020

Family Law for Paralegals

Family Law

2019

New Jersey State Bar Association Mid-Year Conference - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Lights, Camera, Action!

2019

Family Law Summer Institute Relocation

2019

Custody Basics

Child Custody

2019

2019 Family Law Symposium

Crafting Better Agreements

2018

New Jersey State Bar Association Mid Year Conference- Rome, Italy

War Of The Roses With Thorns

2018

New Jersey State Bar Association 2018 Annual Convention

The Attack on The Legal Profession by Non Lawyers

2018

New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education Family Law Summer Institute

The Bisbing Child Relocation Case

2017

NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education Family Law Summer Institute Family Law

2017

New Jersey State Bar 2017 Annual Convention Attorney Ethics in Family Law

2017

New Jersey State Bar 2017 Mid-Year Meeting in Madrid, Spain The Domestic Violence Statute and Pop Culture

2016

Top 40: Matrimonial Law's Greatest Hits Custody and Relocation

2016

The Top 40: New Spins on the oldies but goodies Hot Tips in Family Law

Publications

2014

Union County Women's Journal Ten Things To Consider Before You Say " I Do "

2014

Union County Women's Journal Your Legal Check Up

Languages

English

Activity

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