Business Details
Your Trusted Special Needs Legal Advocates in Princeton, NJ
At Freeman Law Offices, we specialize in advocating for individuals with special needs, offering comprehensive legal support across education, guardianship, and future planning. Our team combines personal experience with professional expertise to navigate complex legal systems on behalf of families. With a focus on special education law, adult services, and estate planning, we provide tailored solutions that address both immediate needs and long-term goals.Our attorneys have successfully represented clients in landmark cases, securing critical services and reimbursements for private placements. We maintain active involvement in the autism community through pro bono speaking engagements and advocacy work. Our practice spans New Jersey and Pennsylvania, serving families navigating the challenges of special needs planning from childhood through adulthood.
Services
Special Education Advocacy
Guardianship Proceedings
Estate Planning
Adult Services Advocacy
SSI/Medicaid Planning
IEP Development
Transition Planning
Legal Representation
Future Planning
Residential Placement Advocacy
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized expertise in special education law and future planning for individuals with disabilities
- Our team includes attorneys with personal experience advocating for family members on the autism spectrum
- We have secured landmark legal victories against school districts violating IDEA and ADA protections
- We provide pro bono educational workshops for families and professionals in the autism community
- Our holistic approach addresses educational, residential, and financial planning needs across the lifespan
What people say
Compassionate and articulate
Instrumental in securing services
Expertise and compassion stand out
Champion for special needs children
Secured appropriate educational placement
Services
Special Education Advocacy
We advocate for appropriate educational placements and services for students with disabilities. Our attorneys work with families to develop effective IEPs, resolve disputes with school districts, and secure necessary accommodations. With extensive experience in IDEA and Section 504 cases, we help families navigate the complex special education system to ensure their children receive appropriate services.
Guardianship Proceedings
Our firm assists families in establishing legal guardianship for adult children with disabilities. We guide clients through the court process while balancing independence with necessary protections. We help determine appropriate guardianship levels and alternative arrangements that respect individual capabilities while ensuring proper decision-making authority.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans that protect government benefits while providing for special needs individuals. Our attorneys establish special needs trusts, coordinate beneficiary designations, and develop transition plans that address housing, employment, and long-term care requirements for individuals with disabilities across their lifespan.
Adult Services Advocacy
We help families access adult services through state agencies like DDD and DVR. Our advocacy includes securing vocational training, residential placements, and community support services. We work to ensure appropriate transitions from school-based programs to adult service systems while maintaining necessary supports and benefits.
Legal Representation
Our attorneys represent clients in special education litigation and administrative hearings. We have secured landmark rulings against school districts violating disability rights and obtained reimbursement for private placements. Our courtroom experience ensures effective advocacy when negotiations fail to produce appropriate solutions for our clients.
People
Hillary D. Freeman
Attorney
Hillary Freeman specializes in special education law and future planning for individuals with disabilities. With personal experience advocating for her brother with autism, she combines legal expertise with deep understanding of family needs. She has secured landmark rulings in special education cases.
Brian V. Mondadori
Attorney
Brian Mondadori focuses on special education advocacy and adult services planning. He works with families to secure appropriate educational placements and transition services while maintaining government benefit eligibility for individuals with disabilities.
Benjamin J. Hinerfeld
Attorney
Benjamin Hinerfeld specializes in guardianship proceedings and estate planning for special needs families. He helps clients establish legal protections while balancing independence with necessary supports for adult children with disabilities.
Sharyn J. Gallatin
Attorney
Sharyn Gallatin focuses on special education law and advocacy for students with learning disabilities. She works with families to develop effective IEPs and resolve disputes with school districts through negotiation and litigation.
Di'Ona Boone
Paralegal
Di'Ona Boone provides paralegal support for special education cases and document preparation. She assists attorneys with case management and client communication throughout the legal process.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on special education law, guardianship, estate planning for special needs families, and adult services advocacy.
Do you serve clients outside New Jersey?
Yes, we represent clients throughout Pennsylvania in addition to our New Jersey practice.
What types of special needs cases do you handle?
We work with families of individuals with autism, dyslexia, Tourette's, developmental disabilities, and other special needs.
Can you help with Individualized Education Program (IEP) disputes?
Yes, we assist with IEP development, dispute resolution, and due process hearings when necessary.
Do you offer payment plans?
We accept credit card payments and work with clients to establish reasonable payment arrangements.
What makes your firm different from other special needs attorneys?
Our team combines legal expertise with personal experience advocating for family members with autism.
