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“We are incredibly thankful that we were able to find Attorney Hillary Freeman to represent our son.”
We are parents of a 21 years old autistic young man. He was classified as a student with multiple communication-related handicaps and hyperactivity. Our son could read, write, perform mathematical operations and use Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, and Paint. At school, he was placed in a self-contained classroom meant for Special Education. The placement was no more than a daycare arrangement. Our son struggled throughout his school years. The numerous IEP meetings with school staff achieved very little. The commitments made in the IEP were not followed through. The School district was unwilling to provide an academic program which could enhance his capabilities and make him more functional and employable.
We were only 1 ½ years away after which the School District's commitment to providing services to make our son "employable" would be over. We were running short of time. We made several requests and met with the school officials to obtain employment-related training. But to no avail. At this point, we had no option but to go through "due process."
We contacted Attorney Hillary Freeman to help us through this process. Hillary met with us several times to prepare our representation. She attended several meetings with the officials from School District and pursued NJ State legal process.
At the end of the process, Hillary worked out a credible and enforceable agreement with the School District to provide our son a job-based training program. The training program continued for rest of his time in High School. The job specific technical and interpersonal skills acquired through this program have helped our son to secure gainful employment. His assignment calls for filing records which rely on his exceptional ability to deal with numerals and recognize patterns. The job opportunity allows him to showcase his skills and make a positive contribution to the society he lives in.
We are incredibly thankful that we were able to find Attorney Hillary Freeman to represent our son. Without her help, commitment and patience, our son would not have found an outlet to showcase his talents and creativity and feel valued and useful every day.
In our opinion, Ms. Freeman is a dedicated attorney who uses her vast, in-depth knowledge of the law to help children become a contributing part of society rather remain isolated permanently. Further, it cannot be emphasized enough that children such as our son, despite having talents, have no other option than to rely on initiatives, efforts, and commitment of a legal professional such as Attorney Hillary Freeman to get their rightful place in society.
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“Hillary's expertise and compassion really stands out!”
Hillary made a very difficult time in the life of our family much easier and brought about the best outcome for us. Her expertise in navigating our families through the forest of special needs law is only surpassed by her compassion for what we face on our journey to help our children in any way we are able. I'm convinced our son would not be doing as well as he now is it not for Hillary's help.
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“Hillary is now stuck with us "for life." Thank you!”
To say that Hillary Freeman has helped my daughter and family is a severe understatement. Four years ago, my husband and I sought legal counsel to help obtain an appropriate education for our daughter who has autism. As public educators ourselves, we never thought we'd find ourselves in a position where we needed our daughter to be in a private special education placement. We were up against an extremely adversarial situation with our public school system - this was one of our darkest times of our lives.
Hillary not only obtained an appropriate private placement for our daughter but also a behavioral home program and much needed assistive technology. Through this very difficult time, Hillary was kind and professional and very easy to communicate with. She compassionately walked us through every step of the way. Having a brother with autism herself; Hillary understands the heartache parents of children with special needs must endure and we believe it is this understanding that makes her the passionate and successful attorney she is. We still joke with her that she is now stuck with us "for life". To know that she will be able to help us through any other challenges that may arise with our daughter's education and beyond is very reassuring. Thank you, Hillary, for all you have done for us!
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“Hillary Freeman was instrumental in both appropriate securing services while he was in the center and his transition back to the community.”
My son Brandon is 21 and diagnosed with classic autism. At 18 years old, his self-injurious behavior became life threatening. As a result, he was hospitalized and placed in 4-pt restraints before his eventual placement in a state developmental center.
Hillary Freeman was instrumental in both appropriate securing services while he was in the center and his transition back to the community. To my knowledge, Brandon is the only resident in an NJ State Developmental Center to receive 30 hours a week of intense behavioral intervention from an external consultant widely acknowledged for her superior ABA skills and experience. Brandon also received one on one support from the developmental center staff. The center put together a dedicated team of caregivers who were then behaviorally trained. As a result of this support, Brandon's behavior was stabilized allowing him to be transitioned to the community.
As a parent and National and International advocate for individuals with autism, I have had the opportunity to work with many talented parents and other professionals. Hillary Freeman is a talented and highly effective attorney, and in addition to her legal expertise, she really understands the challenges that face families in their efforts to secure appropriate supports and services for their children. I believe Hillary's ability to empathize with families is due in part to who she is, a tireless and passionate legal advocate, but also to her love and commitment to her adult brother who is living with autism. Hillary continues to be a constant source of love and energy for her brother and her family.
I believe that the challenges facing families can only be addressed by a team of parents and other professionals who work together on behalf of children, adolescents, and adults living with autism. I am extremely grateful that Hillary is part of Brandon's team and highly recommend her to other families who are advocating for the support that will allow their children to have full and meaningful lives.
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“Hillary is compassionate and she is truly an asset to the autism community.”
As Director of Program Development for POAC Autism Services and the mother of a 19-year-old young man with autism, I want to express my appreciation to Hillary Freeman for the many workshops she has provided for POAC over the years. Hillary's significant expertise on educational and legal matters is enhanced by her personal involvement with a family member on the autism spectrum. As a result, her presentations are always relevant and full of practical information and advice. So many parents and professionals come to these workshops with problems that can seem overwhelming. They leave, not only with useful information but also with a sense of direction on how to move forward in their particular journey with their child or student.
Hillary's workshops have always been provided free of charge, which is so important for POAC as a nonprofit organization. Additionally, she has been able to tailor topics to meet the specific needs of our organization and those we serve. Her presentation style is enhanced by her compassion and sharp wit, and she is truly an asset to the autism community.
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“Hillary did not disappoint! I found her to be as caring and sensitive as she was informed and articulate.”
I have collaborated with Hillary Freeman numerous times in my role as an independent educational consultant. I am so impressed with Hillary's intelligence, insight, and intuition that I recently hired her to represent me in a professional matter. Hillary did not disappoint! I found her to be as caring and sensitive as she was informed and articulate. Hillary was artful in her legal finesse, and her work on my behalf was wholly effective. I need look no further for a special education attorney.
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“Hillary is a true champion for kids like mine.”
What do you do when you need an advocate that really understands your family? When “the system” seems overwhelmingly big and you don’t know who to trust? When you don’t want a “fight” as much as you want the people involved in your child’s education to do the right thing? You call Hillary! She knows what parents of children with autism (like me) face in the real world because her brother also has autism. Hillary’s expertise is unparalleled, her compassion unending. Talking to her is like talking to a good friend. Seeing her in action is like watching a movie where the heroine can kick butt when the situation calls for it, but never lose her optimism, sense of humor or resolve. Hillary is a true champion for kids like mine. She ensured that my son will have the supports he needs to access his education, and I will be forever grateful for her amazing work.
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“Your presentation was informative and engaging, and your mastery of the law in this area is evident.”
Ms. Freeman, I want to commend you for your wonderful session, §504/ADA: K-12 Public School Students with LD – Debunking Common Misconceptions, at the Learning Disabilities Association of America’s 57th Annual International Conference. This is such an important topic, and frequently misunderstood by educators, parents and advocates. Your presentation was informative and engaging, and your mastery of the law in this area is evident. LDA is very fortunate to have outstanding attorneys such as you share their time and expertise at our conference. We hope you’ll join us again at next year’s conference. Thank you so much.
JoAnna J. Barnes, Esq. Co-Chair Public Policy & Advocacy Committee of the Learning Disabilities Association of America
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“Hillary Freeman is not just an attorney but she is a fierce advocate who fights for the rights of individuals with autism here and around the world.”
Hillary Freeman is not just an attorney but she is a fierce advocate who fights for the rights of individuals with autism here and around the world. I have seen her ethically and persistently advocate for quality programming for individuals with autism and have frequently referred families to her services. On a personal note, I bonded with her over our own experiences advocating for our respective siblings [with autism]. She does what she does because it is right, not for money or for recognition. We need more people like her fighting for our loved ones and those we support.
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“I would give Hilary a million stars if I could.”
I would give Hilary a million stars if I could. When we realized we weren't making progress with our child's schools, we were referred to Hilary and it was the best thing that could have happened to our child's education. Hilary wastes no time and CLEARLY knows her stuff. She has a very pragmatic approach that ensures she's making the most of your time (since time is , after all, money). She is direct yet very empathetic. She doesn't impose rules of communication with her clients and school (like I've experienced with other advocates). She comes prepared to meetings, demonstrates to CST that not only does he know the law, but she understands the needs of children. Of course, every situation is different, but for us, she is so compelling that schools are able to recognize her winning argument and avoid litigation. I'm so grateful to her support!
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“With help from the Freeman Group, we were able to afford the expense of providing our son an appropriate education.”
We used Hillary and the Freeman Group, a few years ago, for our son. He had a left temperal lobe injury that was diagnosed through brain mapping and required specialized learning. They helped us greatly, and our son ended up in a private school environment 1/2 through his freshman year. They were able to educate him in a way public school wouldn't. He started 9th grade well below proficient levels in math & reading and graduated private high school in 3 years. With help from the Freeman Group, we were able to afford the expense of providing our son an appropriate education.
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“Words cannot describe the gratitude we have for Hillary.”
Hillary Freeman is an extremely knowledgable special education lawyer. She is kind and understanding of the concerns parents of special education children have and advocated our case accordingly. She was a pleasure to work with and explained everything so the process was not overwhelming. Hillary Freeman truly cares and is passionate to help families.Words cannot describe the gratitude we have for Hillary who helped my family. I will recommend you over & over!
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“Hillary was a wonderful attorney that went above and beyond our expectations.”
Hillary was a wonderful attorney that went above and beyond our expectations. I’m a fierce advocate for my warrior and would not settle for anything less than excellence. She was consistent, smart, dedicated and understood what our son needed, executed the case and got the results we wanted.
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“Without Freeman Law Offices I could not of succeeded.”
Freeman Law Offices did a great job representing my special needs child. Their diligent work on my child’s case was a success in the court room and there after. Without Freeman Law Offices I could not of succeeded. My child’s future has been positively impacted by this and I could not be more grateful for the work done in my child’s case and highly recommend if you are having problems with your school district providing your child’s needs hire Freeman Law Offices.
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