The Law Firm

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:

• BA, Pacific Union College

• JD, Columbia University (Editor of the Law Review and Stone Scholar)

• PhD, University of Notre Dame (American legal and religious history)

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

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:

• AB, History (cum laude), Certificate in American Studies, Princeton University

• MA, Urban Planning, with coursework in Real Estate Finance, University of Southern California

• (Dean’s Merit Scholarship Award Recipient)

• JD, Harvard Law School

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Former Work Experience:

• Assistant State’s Attorney (Police Integrity Unit, Criminal Misdemeanor, Traffic)

• Real estate investment analyst and agent

• Licensed California realtor

• In-House Counsel for a residential real estate wholesaler

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.

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 theprocess of obtaining a paralegal certificate from the Paralegal Institute of Washington DC.

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.