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 Irina Stoiko | March 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent

Selecting Ellen Freeman Immigrations Law Group and specifically attorney, Ellen Freeman, as my immigration attorney was the BEST decision I could have made. Ellen is a caring attorney who is honest, straight-forward, easy to communicate with, attentive, knowledgeable, honest and is very informed... yet kind and patient in terms of personal interactions. She and her professional team provided the highest quality of representation while always maintaining a caring demeanor that eased me through the overall process. In the end, my Green Card application process was smooth, seamless and successful, and I have Ellen and her team to thank for their hard work and followup skills. It always a pleasure interfacing with Ellen and her team, and I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a the best possible representation in the field of immigration and beyond.

Posted by Boris | February 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best lawyer! Highly recommended

I have to admit that my case was one very challenging and turned difficult during the pandemic. However, Ellen’s knowledge, professionalism, and special attention to prepare the right documentation, assured my family to receive today our Green Cards. Thanks Ellen for you passionate, thoughtful and br...illiant work.

Posted by Tom | January 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Attorney

Ellen Freeman is very professional and a subject-matter expert. She is very thorough with documentation and very responsive. She initiates all the required applications at the right time and with good attention to details. Ellen and her team have been exceptional to work with, and I strongly recommen...d Ellen.

Posted by Elmira | October 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent attorney_ green card process

Mrs. Ellen Freeman is an excellent attorney, when we hired her to represent us for getting green card through marriage she demonstrated her legal expertise and knowledge from the beginning of the case by being very responsive to our questions and explaining the whole legal process patiently. She was ...very organized and careful with every details in our case. and because her more than 20 years of experience in the immigration related matters, she is the best person we could ever find to represent us. Her credentials are impeccable and after all research we did for finding the best immigration attorney in Pittsburgh, we are very happy for our decision to go with her. My husband and I recommend her to anybody who wants to find an honest and passionate immigration attorney. We highly recommend Mrs. Freeman.

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.

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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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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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