Introducing Our
Law Firm
The attorneys of Freedom Law Offices, PC have decades of experience advocating for basic and fundamental human freedoms, such as the right to work free from discrimination, the right to operate one’s business or institution according to fundamental moral and religious values, the right for not-for-profit and religious organizations to organize and advocate around their core beliefs, and the right of all persons to responsibly worship, write, speak, advocate and publish their points of view—without interference by the government or intrusion by their neighbors. They have appeared before state and federal courts—including the US Supreme Court—testified before state and federal Congressional committees, and been published on issues of law, freedom, and civil liberties in leading scholarly journals and university presses. Let them be your next advocates for freedom!
Our Practice Areas
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Employment Litigation & Counseling
Our attorneys have a strong track record in getting positive results in the employment law field, whether for defendants unfairly targeted by aggressive plaintiffs' counsel, or wrongfully treated employees. We take on cases involving claims of workplace discrimination and harassment, wrongful termination, breach of contract, wage and hour disputes, and whistleblower protections.
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Higher Education Counseling and Litigation
Our attorneys have helped numerous colleges and universities organize themselves to maximize protections of their operations under federal and state laws, whether it be in relation to Title IX investigations, governance matters, employment disputes, or other legal claims by staff, professors or students.
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Not-for-Profit and Religious Institutions
We take cases from not-for-profit institutions and religious institutions, such as churches, religious colleges or hospitals, involving, but not limited to, issues related to tax-exempt status, state filing requirements, business licenses and permits, as well as federal statutory, state law, and constitutional protections. We are also involved in providing counsel on best lobbying practices on behalf of religious organizations and their religious legal protections.
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First Amendment Law
We take on cases representing individuals and organizations who have had their First Amendment protections violated or infringed, including, but not limited to, cases involving free speech, public protest rights, student and academic rights, defamation, libel and slander.
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General Civil Litigation
Our attorneys have a wide range of experience in civil litigation in both state and federal court, and have handled cases in numerous substantive areas of law including general commercial litigation, contract disputes, corporate and partnership lawsuits, derivative lawsuits, natural resource and water law, trusts and estates, as well as appeals of all kinds. Our attorneys have appeared before courts ranging from administrative tribunals, state and federal trial and appeals courts, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court.
Meet the Team
Nicholas Miller
Principal
Nicholas is the principal of Freedom Law Offices, PC, and has licenses to practice in California, Michigan, and Washington, D.C. He has a Juris Doctor from Columbia University and a PhD in religious and legal history from the University of Notre Dame. He has more than thirty years of practice in state and federal courts, has worked as a civil trial attorney for the District of Columbia government, as well as a top-ten corporate law firm. He has litigated on behalf of numerous commercial clients, from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. He also has a specialty in representing religious and not-for-profit institutions of all kinds, including churches and denominations, colleges and universities, and hospitals and health-care organizations. He appeared before the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Mitchell v. Helms, which dealt with First Amendment Establishment Clause issues. He is also a full professor of law and religion at Washington Adventist University and is the author or editor of numerous scholarly and professional articles, as well as five books, including The Religious Roots of the First Amendment (Oxford University Press, 2012).
Education:
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BA, Pacific Union College
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JD, Columbia University (Editor of the Law Review and Stone Scholar)
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PhD, University of Notre Dame (American legal and religious history)
Sonja Dewitt
Of Counsel
Sonja DeWitt is a graduate of Boston University School of Law, and a member of the District of
Columbia bar. She has over 25 years of experience enforcing state and federal anti-discrimination statutes, including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Genetic Information Non-discrimination Act, and other state and federal laws and regulations. She has handled the full range of employment discrimination cases, in both the private and public sectors, and has extensive experience conducting EEO Investigations and writing Final Agency Decisions for federal agencies.
Education:
BA, English, Atlantic Union College
JD, Boston University School of Law
David Shea
Of Counsel
David has been a general, business litigator since joining the bar in 2020. He is a member of the
Maryland, D.C. and California bars, as well as a number of federal courts around the country. He has handled a wide array of disputes both big and small, including: seeking an injunction against foreign computer hackers, multiple real estate disputes (including in the commercial space), a national medical products liability case, and even a multi-million-dollar software antitrust suit. With a special focus on contractual disputes, David can assist you in whatever ripening disputes are adversely affecting your
business.
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Education:
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AB, History (cum laude), Certificate in American Studies, Princeton University
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MA, Urban Planning, with coursework in Real Estate Finance, University of Southern California
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(Dean’s Merit Scholarship Award Recipient)
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JD, Harvard Law School
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Former Work Experience:
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Assistant State’s Attorney (Police Integrity Unit, Criminal Misdemeanor, Traffic)
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Real estate investment analyst and agent
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Licensed California realtor
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In-House Counsel for a residential real estate wholesaler
Jennifer Cooper
Human Resources/Administration
Jennifer Cooper brings a powerful dual perspective to Freedom Law, combining over 25 years of senior Human Resources leadership with the precision of a California Paralegal. Her unique background makes her an invaluable force multiplier for employment law cases. She provides litigation support while also helping the clients build proactive, legally defensible HR infrastructures. With a Bachelor’s in Human Resource Management and her California Paralegal certification, Jennifer is currently pursuing her Masters in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Jennifer’s strategic guidance and insight to HR matters helps attorneys navigate complex employment matters with greater efficiency and success.
Patrick Miller
Legal Assistant
Patrick Miller is a legal assistant with an undergraduate degree from Andrews University in History and Political Science, where he graduated as an Honors Student. He has a Master’s Degree in Philosophy from Boston College and has worked for two years as a teller with a major credit union. He is in the process of obtaining a paralegal certificate from the Paralegal Institute of Washington DC.
Terri Lowe
Accounting/Financial Administration
Terri brings over 40 years of dedicated financial expertise to the firm. She manages all aspects of financial administration, including complex legal trust accounting compliance, billing and financial reporting. Terri's thorough attention to detail ensures the firm operates with total accuracy and compliance. Originally from the East Coast, Terri went to LaSalle University and moved to California in the early days of her career, working in a variety of businesses and industries.
There Is No Lawyer More Eloquent Than the Heart.
Sylvain Maréchal (1788)
