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Tanya L. Freeman

Tanya L. Freeman

Real World Experience for Real World Problems
  • Divorce, Family Law, Domestic Violence
  • New Jersey
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Biography

Tanya Freeman is a Principal in the firm’s Family Law Group. An accomplished client advocate, Ms. Freeman provides legal representation in all aspects of family law including divorce, child and spousal support, child custody, interstate custody, relocation disputes and domestic violence matters.
Ms. Freeman has an extensive corporate audit background that enhances her ability to effectively represent clients with high-net worth cases involving significant assets as well as cases concerning owners of closely held businesses. Prior to practicing law, Ms. Freeman spent fifteen years in the banking and insurance industries leading audit teams; today she can draw upon the strength of her financial, negotiation and legal experience to benefit her clients. She has represented clients in cases involving professional athletes, television personalities and other high-profile celebrities.
Ms. Freeman is active in both the local and legal communities. Her involvement includes serving as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of University Hospital in Newark, as appointed by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. Other commitments also include volunteering as a Panelist for the Superior Court, Essex County, Early Settlement Panel and as former Trustee for the Hudson County Bar Association. Additionally, Ms. Freeman has been appointed by the court to serve as a Guardian ad Litem to represent the best interest of individuals in court proceedings and a parenting coordinator in high conflict custody matters. The New Jersey Supreme Court appointed Ms. Freeman to the Office of Attorney Ethics, District VB Fee Arbitration Committee in 2018, where she is completing a five-year term and presently serves as Vice Chair. She also serves as a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association Family Law Executive Committee where she serves as the Chair of Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee. Recently she became a Fellow of the American Bar Association.

Education
Caldwell College
B.A. | Government
Honors: Graduated Cum Laude
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Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
J.D. | Law
Honors: Cali Award for Civil Rights Clinic, Cali Award for for Appellate Advocacy, Cali Award for Computer-Assisted Legal instruction, Cali Award for Federal Judicial Clerkship, Cali Award for Best Oral Advocate and Graduated Cum Laude
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Professional Experience
Managing Partner Family Law Practice Group
Callagy Law
- Current
Chairperson of the Board of Directors
University Hospital, Newark, NJ
- Current
Chairperson of the Board of Directors
Principal
Offit Kurman, P.A.
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Partner/Chair Family Law Department
Weiner Law Group, LLP
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Managing Partner
Tanya Freeman Law LLC
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Counsel
New Jersey Federation of Republican Women
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Special Civil Part Mediation Program
Hudson County Superior Court
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Managing Partner
Freeman Hughes Freeman, LLC
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Partner
Law Offices of Brian C. Freeman, LLC
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Summer Intern for the Hon, Michelle Hollar-Gregory, JSC
Essex County Superior Court
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Legal Extern
Federal Court Eastern District of New York
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Practice Administrator
Law Offices of Brian C Freeman, LLC
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Senior Manager/Auditor
Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield
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Publications
Articles & Publications
" Ten Things to Consider Before You Say I Do "
Union County Women's Journal
" Your Legal Checkup "
Union County Women's Journal
Speaking Engagements
Matrimonial and Family Law from a Diverse Persepctive
Metropolitan Black Bar Association / Garden State Bar Association
Handling Toxic Personalities in Mediation & Settlement Conferences, NJAJ Meadowlands, Meadowlands
Professionalism and Ethics, Family Law Summer Institute
New Jersey State Bar
Second Marriages
Hot Tips in Family Law
Family Law for Paralegals
New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education
Lights, Camera, Action!, New Jersey State Bar Mid-Year Meeting, San Juan, Puerto Rico
New Jersey State Bar
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Custody Basics, NJICLE, New Jersey
NJICLE
Crafting Better Agreements, 2019 Family Law Symposium, New Brunswick, New Jersey
New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education
War of the Roses with Thorns, New Jersey State Bar Association Mid-year Conference, Rome, Italy
I was a panelist at the conference
The Bisbing Relocation Case, NJICLE Family Law Summer Institute, New Brunswick, NJ
New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education
Speaker
The Attack on the Legal Profession by Non Lawyers, 2018 Annual Convention, Atlantic City, NJ
New Jersey State Bar Association
I was a panelist
" Hot Tips in Family Law", New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Brunswick, New Jersey
New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education
I was a speaker
The Domestic Violence Statute and Pop Culture, New Jersey State Bar Association Mid-Year Meeting, Madrid, Spain
New Jersey State Bar
Panelist
Top Ten Family Law Cases, ICLE Family Law Summer Institute, New Brunswick, New Jersey
NJ State Bar Association Institute for Continuing Legal Education
I was a speaker
Attorney Ethics in Family Law, New Jersey State Bar Association 2017 Annual Convention, Atlantic City, New Jersey
New Jersey State Bar Association
Speaker
Custody and Relocation, Top 40: Matrimonial Law's Greatest Hits, New Brunswick, New Jersey
New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education
I was the speaker on the topic of Custody and Relocation
Awards
Family Practitioner of the Year
Essex County Bar Association
New Jersey's Outstanding Young Lawyers
Top Attorneys
New Jersey Rising Stars
Top Lawyers
Appointment as a Guardian Ad Litem
Essex County Superior Court Family Part
Appointment to the District VB Fee Arbitration Committee
Office of Attorney Ethics of the Supreme Court of New Jersey
Client's Choice Award
Avvo
10 Best Client Satisfaction
American Institute of Family Attorneys
Panelist on the Early Settlement Panel
Essex County Superior Court Family Part
Rising Star
Super Lawyers Magazine
Superb Divorce Attorney
Avvo
Veritas Award for Excellence in Law and Family Services
Caldwell College
New Jersey's Best Lawyers for Families
New Jersey Family Magazine
Morris County Top Family Law Lawyer
Morris Essex Health & Life Magazine
Diverse Attorneys of the Year
New Jersey Law Journal
Client's Choice Award
Avvo
Superb Divorce Attorney
Avvo
10 Best Client Satisfaction
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
10 Best Client Satisfaction
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Client's Choice Award
Avvo
Lead Counsel Rating
Lawinfo
Family Lawyer of The Year
Hudson County Bar Association
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Superb Divorce Lawyer
Avvo
Client Preeminent Rating
Martindale Hubbell
10 Best Client Satisfaction
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Lead Counsel Rating
Lawinfo
Client's Choice Award
Avvo
Top Ten Divorce Law Firms
The Prime buyer's Report
Client's Choice Award
Avvo
Certificate of Appreciation
Hudson County Superior Court
Lead Counsel Rating
Lawinfo
Resolution and Commendation For Community Service
City of Newark, Municipal Counsel
Community Service Award
Coalition of Newark Democrat & Republican District Leaders
Lead Counsel Rating
Lawinfo
For Exemplary Contributions to the Growth of the Law Center
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
For Exemplary Contributions to the Quality of Student Life
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Republican Elector, Electoral College
State of New Jersey
Past President
Black Law Students Association of Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Outstanding Student Service
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Superb Divorce Attorney
Avvo
Professional Associations
The Justice Virginia Long family Law American Inn of Court
Barrister
- Current
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Hudson County Bar Association
Trustee
- Current
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New Jersey Federation of Republican Women
Member and Counsel
- Current
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Association of Black Women Lawyers of New Jersey
Member
- Current
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Essex County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Hudson County Bar Association
Member, Family Law Committee
- Current
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New Jersey State Bar Association
Member, Family Law Section
- Current
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American Bar Association
Member, Family Law Section
- Current
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Garden State Bar Association
Member
- Current
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National Bar Association
Member
- Current
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American Heart Association of Northern New Jersey
Chairperson of The Circle of Red Campaign
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Activities: Raising money to fund programs that raise awareness of heart disease and research to prevent it.
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Hudson American Inns of Court
Barrister
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University of Phoenix, jersey City campus
Board of Trustees
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Juvenile Justice/Family Committee for Hudson County, NJ
MCC Chairperson
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Jack and Jill of America, Inc
Member
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Salvation Army of Hudson County, NJ
Board of Trustees
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New Jersey
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
    Divorce
    Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
    Family Law
    Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
    Domestic Violence
    Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Additional Practice Areas
  • Child Support
  • Grandparent Visitation
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
Q. Is it possible to get paternity on a 16, 14 and 8 year old that I currently pay child support for and stop support?
A: If you have an existing child support order, it may be difficult to challenge paternity, this is an issue that should have been raised at the onset of the case. You should consult an attorney to determine if the particular facts in your case warrant making such an application to the court.
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Contact & Map
Bergen County Office
650 From Road
Suite 240
Paramus, NJ 07652
Telephone: (201) 261-1700
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed (Today)
Sunday: Closed
Tanya L. Freeman, Esq
Morris County Office
100 Eagle Rock Avenue
Suite 105
East Hanover, NJ 07936
Telephone: (973) 939-0100
Fax: (973) 939-0101
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed (Today)
Sunday: Closed