Ellen Freeman

Ellen Freeman

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

Immigration Lawyer at Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Areas: Immigration

4551 Forbes Avenue, St 200, Pittsburgh, PA

About Ellen

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Employment & family-based immigration attorney specializing in work visas, green cards/permanent residence and US citizenship

27 years

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 16 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2009

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 26 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ellen Freeman Immigration Law Group, PLLC

4551 Forbes Avenue, St 200, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213

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Ellen Freeman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

70 Client Reviews

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Posted by Prarthit Mehta | March 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Attorney Experience

I have known Ms Freeman from over 2 years and till date she has been the most responsive and supportive. Her invaluable knowledge, experience and professionalism has helped me successfully complete immigration process for my mother and wife. With her guidance, mentorship and support, this tideous ...immigrantion process was truely simplified. I’m so thankful to her for standing by us throughout our journey. I recommend to all that you are indeed in safe hands with her being as your lawyer.

Posted by Gwen | February 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Service - HIGHLY recommended

I am using this opportunity to show my appreciation to Ellen. I have engaged Ellen since 2015 for my immigration matter. She's highly competent, professional and knowledgeable about the subject, and delivers high level of service. My case is rather challenging, and Ellen gave me excellent guidance on... the support documents and my Perm was approved without audit. Don't expect Ellen to sugar coat your case. She's straightforward, but you can rely on her professionalism, opinion and hard work to have your case approved. I really appreciate everything Ellen has done for me, and would highly recommend everyone reach out to Ellen and work with her.

Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2012 | Immigration

More than a lawyer, a guide

Me and my wife won the green card, one year ago and we had a complex immigration situation related to the two home residency requirement . She guided us through the whole process of getting the waiver, she was helpful, calm and knowledgeable . She even was helping us in the follow up . And The most... important thing she is a caring person , she was also giving us good advices regarding living in the USA. in more practical terms, you get more than you want and with a smile .

Posted by Sathyan Sudhanthar | September 20, 2011 | Immigration

Immigration services - Outstanding

Ms. Freeman has been my immigration lawyer since 2003 when i first got my H1B and for my wife in 2005 and subsequently for our EB-2 processing. I have always had immediate responses to my numerous queries through phone and mails and she has handled herself very professionally. She has good knowledge ...and skills for an immigration attorney. We finally got our GC in 2011 and would highly recommend her services. Thanks a lot!

Posted by srikanth | February 01, 2011 | Immigration

srikanth

Ellen is an excellent immigration attorney. She helped me with my company sponsored green card process and in securing the green card. I would highly recommend Ellen for using her services regarding green card process or any other immigration issues.I knew her since past 4 years and she is very frie...ndly, prompt,effecient and reliable and an expert in the matters of immigration law.

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Ellen Freeman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Pavan Dhillon

Immigration lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"As a Canadian Immigration attorney, I am often asked to provide referrals for US immigration attorneys. My clients have consistently agreed that Ellen Freeman is one of the best in the business. She is smart, crafts long-term immigration strategies and is one of the most dedicated immigration attorneys I have ever met."

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Christian Lassen

Immigration lawyer | Dec 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Pavan Dhillon

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Frederick Frank

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Corporate Immigration, Who's Who Legal

2018

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2018

Corporate Immigration, Who's Who Legal

2017

Corporation Immigration, Who's Who Legal

2016

Corporate Immigration, Who's Who Legal

2015

Corporate Immigration, Who's Who Legal

2012

Pittsburgh Best Lawyers, Pittsburgh Best Lawyers

1999

Order of Barristers, University of Pittsburgh Law School

1998

Best Oralist, Niagara International Moot Court

1998

Best Argument for the Applicant, Niagara International Moot Court

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Managing Partner, Ellen Freeman Immigration Law Group

2018 - 2019

Partner in Charge, Pittsburgh Office, Porter Wright Morris & Arthur

2010 - 2018

Partner, K & L Gates

2006 - 2010

Counsel, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney

1999 - 2006

Associate, Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.

1998 - 1998

Summer Associate, Morgan Lewis

1997 - 1997

Clerk, Bankruptcy Court

Associations

2018 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Board of Governors

2018 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Global Section, Streering Commitee Member

2000 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1999 - Present

Allegheny County Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2011

Pittsburgh Human Resources Association

LPD Committee Member

2008 - 2010

NAFSA

Member

Education

1999

University of Pittsburgh School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh

MPIA

1989

Odessa National University

MA - Masters

Speaking Engagements

2010

Immigration Law Weekly PERM for The Beginners

2010

AILA Webinar

Working with Educational Institutions and Designated School Officials: Back to School

2010

AILA 2010 Annual Conference National Visa Center and Consular Processing

2009

Pittsburgh Human Resources Association E-verify and Employment Eligibility

2009

ILW.com: Understanding the PERM Process

Understanding the PERM Process

2009

ILW.com: PERM Sticky Issues

PERM Sticky Issues

2009

Buchanan Ingersoll 2009 Spring L&E Seminar

2009 Immigration Update

2009

AILA Annual Conference

Preserving Permanent Residence

2009

AILA 2009 Fall CLE Conference

Immigration Consequences of Corporate Restructuring & Reorganization

2008

Sterling CLE

Introduction to US Immigration Law

2008

Hospitality Human Resources Management Association

Recent Developments and Hot Topics

2007

Great Decisions 2007: Migration

Immigration and Migration

2007

Buchanan Ingersoll Spring L&E Seminar

E-Verify & Employer Compliance

2004

American Society of Women Accountants

Immigration Post 9/11

Publications

Languages

Russian

Ukrainian

Activity

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