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Hillary D. Freeman
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Biography
Hillary D. Freeman, Esq. is deeply committed to her work representing people with special needs and their families. As the sister of a man with autism and an international speaker in special education matters, she is able to combine personal experience with her legal training to help families advocate for services and supports. She has experience representing clients in special education and Section 504 issues, higher education issues including accommodations on high stakes testing and graduate school admissions tests, guardianship matters, estate planning and adult is a member of Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates ("COPAA"); the American Association for Trial Attorneys, the International Dyslexia Association; Parents of Autistic Children ("POAC") and Autism New Jersey. She is a member of the Elder and Disability Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association and serves on the Professional Advisory Board of the Learning Disabilities Association of New Jersey and the executive board of ASCEND, the Asperger & Autism Alliance of Greater Philadelphia. She holds a JD from Widener University School of Law and is licensed to practice in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
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Licensed in New Jersey for 19 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 20 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Freeman Law Offices, LLC (Main office)
100 Canal Pointe Blvd, Suite 121, Princeton, NJ, 08540
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Hillary D. Freeman's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | April 3, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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She's the best!
Hillary has been my attorney for several years now to help our son with autism. She started out helping with his IEP, and then we went back for guardianship, estate planning and adult services. I know I can always count on her to help guide us in the right direction!
Posted by anonymous | April 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Huge Disappointment
Terrible experience with someone our family initially trusted and believed in. We found Hillary to be lacking in understanding of our daughters unique and complex needs. We felt she never quite fully understood the nature of how her specific illness and disability were being ignored in her school dis...
Hillary Freeman
Replied last April 26, 2020I am truly sorry you had a poor experience with me. I am not sure who you are but certainly invite you to call me to explain why you felt this way. This process can be stressful for families and I always strive to make people feel as comfortable as possible throughout the process, so if I did something to make you feel differently, I would like to learn from that to make sure it doesn't happen again.
Posted by Jennifer Torsiello Cassett | March 25, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Excellent Attorney
I contacted Ms. Freeman about an IEP issue. She did a great job fighting for my son. She is, by far, the most experienced education lawyer in New Jersey.
Posted by Carolyn | December 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Awesome Outcome
After years of struggling academically and socially in the public school, it became evident that our son needed an out-of-district placement. Our school district continually failed to provide a FAPE and after limited progress with one attorney, we sought help from Hillary Freeman. Hillary was able...
Posted by Eisenhart | December 9, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Thankful
Hillary Freeman provided peace to our daughter with Down Syndrome and our entire family. Her expertise our beyond other lawyers within this field. She provides clear guidance, strong understanding of the law, and emotional support during these hard times. Our family is thankful for the fight which Hi...
Hillary D. Freeman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I have known Hillary for many years and throughout her practice, she has been regarded as one of the finest in her field. She is passionate, well-respected and extraordinarily knowledgeable. Each of the clients that I have referred to her have achieved favorable results!"
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Experience
Honors
2022
2022 New Jersey Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2022
Autism Caring Excellence, Potential, Inc. (Newtown, PA)
2022
Best Lawyers for Families, New Jersey Family Magazine
2021
2021 New Jersey Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers
2019
2019 New Jersey Rising Stars, SuperLawyers
2018
2018 New Jersey Rising Stars, SuperLawyers
2017
2017 New Jersey Rising Stars, SuperLawyers
2016
2016 Super Lawyer Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
2015 Super Lawyer Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Robin Sims Trailblazer Award, Parents of Autistic Children ("POAC")
2014
2014 Super Lawyer Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
2013 Super Lawyer Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Community Partnership Award, The Family Resource Network and Family Support Center of New Jersey
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Owner, Freeman Law Offices, LLC
2007 - 2011
Attorney, Hinkle, Fingles & Prior
2006 - 2007
Attorney, Law Offices of G. Emerson Dickman, III
2005 - 2006
Attorney, Breuninger & Fellman, Attorneys at Law
2004 - 2004
Legal Intern, Hinkle & Fingles
Associations
2019 - Present
New Jersey State Bar Association - School Law Special CommitteeAttorney Member
2017 - Present
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA)Member
2011 - Present
Learning Disabilities Association of New JerseyVice President
2010 - Present
ASCENDBoard Member
2009 - Present
Learning Disabilities Association of New JerseyProfessional Advisory Board Member
2009 - Present
Quest Autism ProgramsHuman Rights Committee
2008 - Present
New Jersey State Bar Association, Elder and Disability Law SectionMember
2008 - Present
Parents of Autistic ChildrenMember
2007 - Present
Learning Disabilities Association of New JerseyMember
2006 - Present
International Dyslexia AssociationMember
2005 - Present
COSAC/Autism New JerseyMember
2002 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Pennsylvania State Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Philadelphia Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
O.R. v. Clark County School District (Nevada)
A judge ruled the Clark County School District has to pay the family nearly half a million dollars after not meeting the needs of their daughter with dyslexia and other learning challenges.
L.B. et. al. v. Cinnaminson Board of Education
petitioners’ claim for reimbursement of the expenses of the private placement for L.B. at Orchard Friends for school years ending 2017, 2018, and 2019, expenses of extended school years 2017, 2018, and 2019, and attendant costs was GRANTED.
M.B. et. al. v. Cinnaminson Bd. of Educ.
The Court ruled the student was still eligible for an IEP and also awarded 4 years of compensatory education .
M.K. et. al. v. Matawan-Aberdeen SD
Judge ordered reimbursement for unilateral placement for students with dyslexia and continued placement.
S.T. and S.T. o/b/o P.T. v. Matawan Aberdeen Board of Education
Court awarded 16 months of compensatory education after the district failed to implement transition plan.
J.R. et. al. v. Cherry Hill Board of Education
Court awarded residential placement and parents were reimbursed legal fees.
S.U. et. al. v. Cherry Hill Board of Education
District was ordered to reinstate 1:1 tutoring provided by EdVista pending the due process hearing and immediately pay the balance owed to EdVista for services provided for the past 6 months.
A.G. et. al. v. Robbinsville Board of Education
Special needs student was awarded extended school day programming and parents were reimbursed counsel fees.
M.L. o/b/o R.H. v. Beverly City Board of Education
District was ordered to maintain R.H.'s placement at the Orchard Friends School pending the decision in this matter.
Education
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Widener University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
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Cornell University
Pre-Law program
N/A
Ithaca College
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2021
Autism New Jersey's Annual Conference
What Covid-19 has Brought to Stark Relief
2020
Parents of Autistic Children (Speaking Engagement)
Overview of Guardianship and Estate Planning
2020
New Jersey State Bar Association: Continuing Legal Education
ABCs of Special Education
2020
Learning Disabilities Association of America Annual Conference (Orlando)
§504/ADA: K-12 Public School Students with LD – Debunking Common Misconceptions
2020
LDANJ - Life in High School and Beyond (Transition Conference)
Transition Plans: IDEA/504/ADA. Debunking Common Misconceptions
2020
Disability Allies
Autism: Navigating Transition to Adult Life
2020
Civil Rights Conference for Trial Lawyers
Educational Rights for Students with Disabilities (Meadowlands, NJ)
2020
AutismNJ - Transition Conference
How to Build an Effective Transition Plan
2020
2020 Annual COPAA Conference
Addressing Trauma in Schools
2019
The Haven (Ghana, West Africa)
Autism: Beyond the Diagnosis
2019
Autism Awareness Conference (Monrovia, Liberia)
Autism: How to Promote Inclusion
2019
ASPEN's Fall Conference
Paving the Way for a Successful Future through Effective Transition Planning
2019
2019 Annual COPAA Conference
Re-thinking Transition Plans in Light of the National Movement Toward Less Restrictive Alternatives to Guardianship
2018
Autism Sexuality Conference
Autism Sexuality Education – Navigating Relationships, Avoiding Victimization, and Becoming Empowered
2018
2018 COPAA Conference
Ensuring the Student with Autism is Receiving FAPE Under Both IDEA and Section 504
2017
2017 United Nations World Autism Awareness Day
Navigating Relationships: Dating Marriage and Parenthood
2017
2017 Annual COPAA Conference
Protecting the Benefits of a Child with Special Needs during a Divorce
2016
National Business Institute
Anatomy of an Effective Section 504 Plan and on Discipline and Expulsion
2016
National Business Institute
Protecting the Benefits of a Child with Special Needs During a Divorce
2016
2016 Annaul COPAA Conference
Transition Planning for Individuals with Autism
2015
2015 Annual COPAA Conference
Core Curriculum Content Standards.
2013
Westfield Parent Support Group-Special Education
Tips to Prepare for your IEP meeting
2013
Parents of Autistic Children ("POAC")
Evaluating the Appropriateness of an IEP
2013
Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC: 2013 Elite Financial Advisor Conference
Special Needs Trusts
2012
Schafer's Gym (Lawrenceville, NJ)
Parental Rights in Special Education
2012
Princeton Regional Schools
Parent Advocate: How to manage the IEP
2012
Parents of Special People ("POSP")
POSP- IEPs and 504 Plans: Understanding the Laws of Special Education
2012
Learning Disabilities Association
Accessing Special Education and Related Services
2012
JFK Hospital
Accessing Adult Services
2012
JCC-Tenafly
FAPE: IEPs and 504 Plans
2012
Friendship Circle of Mercer County
The Most Fundamental Issues Confronting Families of Children with Disabilities
2012
Friendship Circle of Mercer County
Transitioning to College and the Workplace
2012
Family Support Network of New Jersey
Legal Issues surrounding Bullying in Schools
2012
Family Support Network of New Jersey
Accessing Social/Emotional Support through the IEP
2012
Family Support Center of New Jersey
IEP Reviews
2012
Brain Injury Association of New Jersey
Guardianships and Estate Planning
2012
Berkeley Heights Parent Support Group
School district, insurance and state agency responsibilities
2012
Autism NJ
Prevent Bullying in Schools
2012
ASCEND: The Asperger and Autism Alliance of Greater Philadelphia
Paving the Way to a Successful Future for Your Loved One with ASD
2011
Westfield Parent Support Group
IEPs Focusing on children with ADHD & Autism
2010
Transition Fair: Accessing Adult Services, Wissahickon, PA
Adult Services
2010
St. John of God
Special Education: Preparing your child's IEP
2010
Special Parents for Exceptional Children, Chestnut Hill, PA
Estate Planning & Guardianship
2010
Special Olympics of New Jersey
IEPs
2010
RWJ Hospital New Brunswick, NJ
Meeting the educational needs of students with Cancer
2010
Piscataway Regional Day School
Special Education Services in a Time of Declining Resources- Working with your School District, Piscataway Regional Day School
2010
Partnership for Community Support
Estate Planning & Guardianship
2010
Mt. Laurel, New Jersey
Meeting the needs of a Child with Autism
2010
Morristown Memorial Hospital
Overview of Special Education law
2010
Edison Intermediate School: PTC
Preparing for your child's IEP: know your legal rights
2010
5th Annual Penn Autism Network Conference: Promoting Healthy & Successful Lives for Individuals with ASD.
Demysticizing Benefits and Services for Adults with ASD
2010
38th Annual Education Law Conference, Special Education Law: A Good IDEA for Exceptional Students
Higher Education: Losing the IEP without losing the Student
2009
Williams Syndrome Regional Conference, Philadelphia, PA
Housing & Estate Planning for Individuals with Williams Syndrome
2009
Valley Forge Services Activities Center- Paoli, PA
Accommodations in High Stakes Testing & Higher Education
2009
Valley Forge Educ. Serv. Activities Center, Paoli, PA
Bullying Issues & Special Education
2009
Take Control: Invest in Your Child, Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Navigating IEPs
2009
Special Olympics of New Jersey
Legal Aspects of Managing Autism Spectrum Disorders at School
2009
SEPTA, Brick Twp. High School, Brick, NJ
Bullying Issues & Special Education
2009
Pemberton Library, Browns Mills, NJ
Transition Planning
2009
Parsippany, NJ
Planning for the Future
2009
Parents Special Education Advisory Group, Sparta, NJ
IEPs
2009
Parents of Autistic Children (POAC)
IEPs
2009
Obsessive Compulsive Disorders Support
Accessing Adult Services for Individuals with Mental Health disabilities
2009
NJSBA 11th Annual Elder Law Retreat
Special Education Practice Issues and Tips
2009
NJ Chapter Prader Willi Syndrome
Accessing Adult Services & Adult Siblings as Decision-Makers
2009
National Business Institute
Legal Aspects of Managing Autism Spectrum Disorders at School
2009
Mount Laurel ASK
Individualized Education Plan
2009
Lehigh University's 37th Annual Education Law Conference
Who can Consent in Special Education?
2009
Learning Disabilities Association of New Jersey
Accessing Accommodations on High Stakes Testing
2009
John Witherspoon Middle School Library, Princeton, NJ
Transition Planning
2009
Hancock Church, Springfield, PA
Special Education, Estate Planning & Guardianships
2009
Eden Family of Services, West Windsor, New Jersey
Accessing Adult Services
2009
Easter Seals of Southeastern PA, Kulpsville, PA
Overview of Special Education Law
2009
Durand Academy, Mt. Laurel, NJ
Estate Planning & Sibling Issues
2009
DDD and Estate Planning for your Special Needs Child, West Deptford, NJ
DDD & Estate Planning
2009
Colonial Intermediate Unit #20, Easton, PA
Strategy for Effective IEP Meetings
2009
BSASC 2nd Annual Autism Conference, Warrington, PA
A Round Robin of Legal Issues for Older Children and Adults with Autism
2009
Autism NJ Annual Conference
IEPs: What is Appropriate Anyway?
2009
21 Down, Egg Harbor Township
Early Intervention & Preschool Services & Accessing Adult Services
2009
2009 National Autism Conference
Siblings Speak Out
2008
Willowglen Academy, Sparta, NJ
Planning the Transition from School to Adult Life for Students with Disabilities
2008
W. Deptford Sp Ed Advisory Parent Group, Thorofare, NJ
Securing Services through IEPs, Estate Planning & Special Needs Trusts
2008
Villanova Conference Center, Radnor, PA
Advocating for your Child: State and Federal Special Education Law
2008
United Cerebral Palsy Randolph, NJ
Creative Funding Options for Housing
2008
UMDNJ, Piscataway
Estate Planning & Guardianship
2008
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Metuchen, NJ
Overview of Special Education
2008
Sensory Playhouse, Turnersville, NJ
Overview of Special Education Law
2008
Phoenix School, Nutley, NJ
Special Education and the IEP
2008
Penn State National Autism Conference
Siblings Speak Out
2008
Parents of Autistic Children ("POAC"), Brick, NJ
Estate Planning & Guardianship
2008
NAMI, Sewell, NJ
Preparing Adult Siblings to Act as Guardians
2008
Merck & Co., Inc., Whitehouse Station, NJ
Guardianship & Special Needs Trust
2008
Matawan Aberdeen Regional School District, Aberdeen, NJ
Overview of Special Education Law
2008
LaSalle Center, North Arlington, NJ
Current Issues in Special Education law & Preparing your child's IEP
2008
George Washington School, Hackensack, NJ
Special Education
2008
Gateway School, Carteret, NJ
Bullying & Harassment in Special Education
2008
COSAC/Autism New Jersey Annual Conference
Siblings Panel
2008
COMHAR, Philadelphia, PA
Understanding Medicaid, SSI and Other Entitlements
2008
Camphill Special School, Glenmoore, PA
Understanding Medicaid & SSI
2008
Bridgewater Public Library, Bridgewater, NJ
Behavior and the IEP
2008
ASPEN
Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder & DDD Eligibility Requirements
2008
Arc of Middlesex, North Brunswick, NJ
Estate Planning & Guardianship
2007
Camp Hill Special School
Accessing Adult Services for Individuals with Disabilities
Publications
2021
KTNV13 Action News
CCSD successfully sued in learning disability discrimination case
2020
2012
Freeman Law Offices, LLC
Consider the future of your Child with Special Needs as part of your Divorce
2012
Freeman Law Offices, LLC
Transition Planning
2012
Freeman Law Offices, LLC
Protect your Special Needs Child from inappropriate punishment
2011
Freeman Law Offices, LLC
"Stay Put" in Special Education
2011
Freeman Law Offices, LLC
Will an Extended School Year or Extended School Day benefit your child?
2011
Freeman Law Offices, LLC
Preparing for your IEP Meeting
N/A
Legal Considerations in Planning for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
A Guide for Siblings and Other Caregivers
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Legal Considerations in Planning for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
A Guide for Siblings and Other Caregivers in Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Guides