“OneLaw came highly recommended to me and they did not disappoint. I had the pleasure of primarily working with Fahim and he was exceptional. He is strong, determined, intelligent, strategic, honest, and he listened with genuine care and concern. Fahim explained everything every step of the way. He worked very diligently and efficiently to achieve our goal and was successful. I would highly recommend him and OneLaw to anyone looking for a special education attorney and I am forever grateful their help.”
– October 2026 from Google
Category: Testimonials
In OneLaw’s October newsletter, Attorney Fahim Gulamali writes about considerations for d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in special education, we highlight the Massachusetts Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH), we welcome Attorney Kaitlyn Millerick to the firm as Of Counsel in our Education Law practice, and there is a reminder we represent clients in criminal and juvenile delinquency matters.
Read the full October 2026 newsletter HERE.
Category: Newsletters
“It is difficult to put into words how much OneLaw—and Peter Hahn in particular—meant to our family. We came to Peter during an incredibly difficult and painful time, when we were struggling to secure the support our son needed. From the very beginning, he treated us with extraordinary kindness, compassion, and patience. He guided us through every step of a long and challenging process, always taking the time to listen, explain our options, and make us feel supported. His genuine care for our family, combined with his professionalism and tireless advocacy, helped our son reach a place where he is thriving today. I truly cannot imagine where our son would be without Peter’s help. If you need an attorney to advocate for your child’s special education needs, I wholeheartedly recommend OneLaw. Our experience was so positive that, when we later needed assistance with other legal matters, we turned to the firm again—and the two other attorneys who helped us showed the same thoughtfulness, care, and professionalism that Peter did.”
– A.E., October 2026
Category: Testimonials
“I have had the privilege of working with Peter on two separate occasions to help secure the educational support and services my two daughters needed. From the very beginning, Peter was extremely professional, honest, knowledgeable, and deeply dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for his clients.
Both experiences were very successful, and with Peter’s guidance and advocacy, we were able to achieve the educational outcomes I was seeking for my daughters. There were certainly times throughout the process when I felt overwhelmed and uncertain about what steps to take, but Peter’s advice, guidance, and calm demeanor provided tremendous reassurance. He always took the time to explain things clearly, listen to my concerns, and make sure I felt supported throughout the process.
As a parent, there is nothing more important than knowing you are doing everything you can to give your children the opportunity to succeed. I am incredibly grateful that I chose Peter to advocate for my daughters and help ensure they received the education and support they needed to become successful and independent adults.
I highly recommend Peter and his team to any parent who is looking for a knowledgeable, compassionate, and dedicated advocate for their child.”
– D.L., September 2026
Category: Testimonials
Favorable BSEA ruling against Barnstable Public Schools’ Partial Motion for Summary Judgment arguing that a prior settlement agreement precluded claims in the Due Process Complaint and Request for Hearing involving placement and funding for the Riverview School.
Category: Legal Decisions
“Fahim assisted our family with securing an out of district special education contract for our child. He was very responsive each step of the way and with his counsel we were able to achieve the desired outcome without having to enter into any contentious or lengthy legal process with the district.”
– June 2026 from AVVO
Category: Testimonials
In OneLaw’s April newsletter, featured professional Patrick Collins – Originating Sales Manager at Cross Country Mortgage – provides advice on how parents can help their children buy a home. We also profile the Federation for Children with Special Needs and remind you that we help clients with estate planning matters.
Read the full April 2026 newsletter HERE.
Category: Newsletters
In OneLaw’s March newsletter, Attorney Hahn writes about residency and the right to a public school education, we begin a new periodic feature highlighting an organization of interest in one of our fields with a profile of Massachusetts Advocates for Children, and there is a reminder we represent clients in Department of Children and Families matters. We also welcomed Attorney Fahim Gulamali to the team a full-time attorney focusing on education law and litigation matters.
Read the full March 2026 newsletter HERE.
Category: Newsletters
In OneLaw’s February newsletter, Legal Assistant Madalyn Caiado reviews the age-old question: “When Do You Need a Special Education Attorney?” We also celebrate Attorney Chiara LaPlume for being recognized as a Top Lawyer in Boston Magazine for 2025. There is also a reminder we represent clients in residential real estate matters, including buying and selling homes, and an employment announcement for a full-time education law attorney position to start immediately.
Read the full February 2026 newsletter HERE.
Category: Newsletters
In OneLaw’s December newsletter, featured professional Financial Advisor Michael Wands debunks common financial myths.
Read the full December 2025 newsletter HERE.
Category: Newsletters
In OneLaw’s November newsletter, our Legal Assistant Madalyn Caiado explains parent rights under the school observation law in Massachusetts special education, Attorney Chris Connolly gets a client testimonial, there’s a reminder about the gift of estate planning, and I give thanks to all things OneLaw.
Read the full November 2025 newsletter HERE.
Category: Newsletters
In OneLaw’s October newsletter, we learned Attorney Chiara LaPlume wears the best costumes, we congratulated Attorney Chris Connolly on another not guilty in a criminal jury trial matter, we profiled a featured professional – residential real estate agent (and author) Ashley Harwood – who also wrote about recent changes for rules about home inspections and real estate offers to purchase, and we welcomed our legal intern Imene Bouziane Saidi from New England Law | Boston to the education law practice.
Read the full October 2025 newsletter HERE.
Category: Newsletters
In OneLaw’s September newsletter, we welcomed our Legal Assistant Madalyn Caiado, celebrated Attorney Chris Connolly’s recent criminal jury trial win, and sent a reminder that we represent clients in residential real estate matters, including buying and selling homes.
Read the full September 2025 newsletter HERE.
Category: Newsletters
“Chris Connolly assisted our family with pending legal matters, which included a court appearance. Chris’ services were prompt, professional, and skilled, and he was a valued resource in the proceedings. I would not hesitate to recommend the services of Chris Connolly and OneLaw to others.”
– H.R. (October 2025)
Category: Testimonials
In OneLaw’s May newsletter, we take a moment to reflect on what we are thankful for, I review disability categories in special education law, and there is a reminder that we represent clients in criminal and juvenile matters.
Read the full May 2025 newsletter HERE.
Category: Newsletters
In OneLaw’s April newsletter, I write about “the busy season” for education law, Attorney Chris Connolly shares his thoughts and a brief case review regarding disability accommodations at school, and there is a reminder that we represent clients in estate planning and special needs planning.
Read the full April 2025 newsletter HERE.
Category: Newsletters
In OneLaw’s March newsletter, I share a validating update from a former client, and Attorney Chiara LaPlume highlights the essential role an attorney plays in real estate conveyancing – otherwise known as buying or selling a home. There is also a reminder that we represent clients in a whole range of student discipline matters.
Read the full March 2025 newsletter HERE.
Category: Newsletters
“After working vigilantly to advocate for our daughter in our school district, and 19 years of sleepless nights, I reached out to Attorney Hahn for assistance. He not only understood our frustrations and supplied us a road map, he also suggested a Special Needs Advocate to help obtain our daughters goals. For the first time I was confident in the team around my daughter. That confidence became surety, and success when our goal of a residential program was realized. Our family has been changed for the better, and our daughter is thriving like never before.
Attorney Hahn was recommended to me by a Pupil Services Director in another school district. ‘This is the guy our attorney is always concerned about. I know you, he’s the guy that you want to work with.’ As a parent, I couldn’t have asked for a more qualified recommendation. Or someone who would have worked better with us.
Attorney Hahn worked to ensure we were clear about our options, and what could be the best and worst case scenarios for each decision we made. Finally, after years of feeling as though we weren’t being given the full story in relation to our daughter’s education and rights, we were confident about how to best obtain her goals.
Not only did Attorney Hahn supply us with a roadmap to success, he gave us outstanding recommendations of others in the community to work with. Together we built a successful, connected team that achieved our daughter’s goal, in an extremely short time frame.
Attorney Hahn’s guidance took the guesswork out of advocating for our daughter’s long-term transition goals. And helped us to achieve them.”
– S.E. (March 2025)
Category: Testimonials
In OneLaw’s February newsletter, Attorney Chris Connolly explains an interesting issue in a criminal case pending in court involving police surveillance of Snapchat resulting in the arrest of his client for improper possession of a firearm. There is also a reminder that we represent caretakers seeking guardianships of their loved ones, whether for an adult with a disability or a minor child.
Read the full February 2025 newsletter HERE.
Category: Newsletters
“Our daughter graduated from high school and is completing her second year at Wellesley College. Not bad for a student that our town said – ‘she probably won’t be able to attend or do well at college’ – and then encouraged us to think of another education path and career choice.
We thank Attorney Hahn for helping to make this educational journey possible!
We found him to be thoughtful, kind, an excellent listener, a tenacious advocate, and someone who cares deeply for the clients he represents and the outcomes he delivers.”
– E.P. (March 2025)
Category: Testimonials
In OneLaw’s January newsletter, Attorney Beth Herr reviews legal considerations for same sex parents in light of the new presidential administration and what can be done to safeguard custodial and decision-making rights for their children.
Read the full January 2025 newsletter HERE.
Category: Newsletters
In OneLaw’s November newsletter, I discuss transition planning in special education law.
Read the full November 2024 newsletter HERE.
Category: Newsletters
In OneLaw’s October newsletter, Attorney Chiara LaPlume discusses residential real estate updates.
Read the full October 2024 newsletter HERE.
Category: Newsletters
“Peter Hahn,
Don’t know if you remember us, but you represented my daughter in a case brought against her by [her] High school back in 2011. We are very thankful for the legal representation you rendered on [her] behalf. In 2016, [she] earned an Associate’s degree from … Community College, and in 2021 she earned a BS, cum laud, from … University.
Today [she] is a first year student at the University of Washington School of Law! How about that? Just wanted to share the good news with you to remind you of how significant your work is in helping our youth fund their own way in life.
[She] is passionate about the rights of the disabled, and her career goal is to become an advocate serving their legal needs.
…
Thanks again!”.
– October 2024 [with permission from parent]
Category: Testimonials
In OneLaw’s September newsletter, Attorney Chris Connolly discusses a recent success in a criminal case with a Motion to Suppress, and Attorney Peter Hahn reviews what happens when a school attempts to graduate a student who is not receiving a free appropriate public education.
Read the full September 2024 newsletter HERE.
Category: Newsletters
OneLaw’s July newsletter reviews types of fee agreements.
Read the full July 2024 newsletter HERE.
Category: Newsletters
“Dear Peter,
I can’t thank you enough for all the work you put in to help me get my daughter…into Landmark.
She’s loving the school and is finally getting the specialized instruction she needs to succeed academically.
Your work changes lives and gives those in need a chance to not only get what they deserve, but also to have a hopeful and bright future.
I really appreciate your guidance, honesty, time and consideration”.
– September 2024 [with permission from parent]
Category: Testimonials
Complex decision on competing Motions for Summary Judgment from the BSEA regarding graduation requirements, free appropriate public education (FAPE), and special education.
Category: Legal Decisions
In OneLaw’s May newsletter, Attorney Peter Hahn discusses unilateral placements in special education.
Read the full May 2024 newsletter HERE.
Category: Newsletters
In OneLaw’s March newsletter, Attorney Peter Hahn discusses trial experiences.
Read the full March 2024 newsletter HERE.
Category: Newsletters
“A father did everything he could to protect his son. Until he couldn’t. He told police that a nude photo of his 12-year-old son was being passed around by classmates. A year and a half later, he’s still seeking justice.“
Attorney Hahn represented the family.
Category: In the News
In OneLaw’s February newsletter, Attorney Chiara LaPlume explains how working with a real estate agent may be changing due to recent litigation.
Read the full February 2024 newsletter HERE.
Category: Newsletters
Category: Testimonials
In OneLaw’s December newsletter, Attorney Peter Hahn explains how families get involved with the Department of Children and Families, and Attorney Chris Connolly reviews the law regarding students being questioned about misbehavior at school.
Read the full December 2023 newsletter HERE.
Category: Newsletters
Category: Testimonials
In OneLaw’s October newsletter, Attorney Peter Hahn discusses different types of special education placements, and Attorney Chiara LaPlume explains different options for holding title to real estate.
Read the full October 2023 newsletter HERE.
Category: Newsletters
A Woburn family files a lawsuit in the United States District Court of Massachusetts suing the city, school district, and multiple officials and staff for a series of attacks on a teenage football player at the Woburn Memorial High School. Attorney Hahn represents the family and is cited in the article.
Category: In the News
In OneLaw’s July newsletter, Attorney Peter Hahn discusses evaluations for special education and related services.
Read the full July 2023 newsletter HERE.
Category: Newsletters
In OneLaw’s June newsletter, Attorney Peter Hahn discusses appellate cases and appearing before the Massachusetts Appeals Court and Supreme Judicial court, and Attorney Chiara LaPlume discusses what to consider when buying a house.
Read the full June 2023 newsletter HERE.
Category: Newsletters
In OneLaw’s March newsletter, Attorney Peter Hahn discusses cases in the Massachusetts Juvenile Court, and Attorney Chiara LaPlume considers the current state of the residential real estate market.
Read the full March 2023 newsletter HERE.
Category: Newsletters
“I’m a very old client of Peter Hahn’s from 2010…
I thought he might be interested to know he inspired one kid to go to law school.”
-J.S. (February 20, 2023)
Category: Testimonials
In OneLaw’s first newsletter, Attorney Peter Hahn discusses resolution options for special education disputes, and Attorney Holly Vietzke shares her advice on The Oops Inheritance.
Read the full January 2023 newsletter HERE.
Category: Newsletters
Peter A. Hahn is one of Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers of 2022!
View Attorney Hahn’s listing at Boston Magazine.
Read more about the Top Lawyers designation and list.
Category: In the News
“My daughter was suffering from depression and other serious ailments. Rather than assist us, the school district took legal action against her, accusing her of fabricating the whole thing to avoid having to go to school, and then…” Read More
Category: Testimonials
Attorney Hahn prevailed at the Bureau of Special Education Appeals with an order for the Weston Public Schools to fund a student’s transitional assessment as an Independent Educational Evaluation. Download PDF
Category: Legal Decisions
“Holly provided exceptional service and advice when I consulted her for information on a Will, Health Care Proxy and Power of Attorney. I had only a few days to get these documents prepared and signed off prior to going into…” Read More
Category: Testimonials
On December 17, 2021, Robert Hohler of The Boston Globe wrote the first in a series of articles chronicling the assaults a Woburn teenager experienced at his high school and the aftermath his family has endured in pursuit of justice. Attorney Hahn is quoted in the article. Read More
Category: In the News
Attorney Hahn argued successfully before the Supreme Judicial Court in Wallace W. v Commonwealth, 482 Mass. 789 (2019), regarding the definition of first offense of a minor misdemeanor for accused youth in juvenile delinquency proceedings in Juvenile Court. Children are now less likely to be charged with minor offenses. Decision
Category: Legal Decisions
“It was pretty much a parent’s worst nightmare when our son ran into trouble with the law. We needed an attorney with expertise in both juvenile law and special education, and we found him in Peter Hahn….” Read More
Category: Testimonials
On November 12, 2019, a 6 year old student of color in first grade is reported by the Somerville Public Schools to the local police and the Department of Children and Families for allegedly touching a fellow student inappropriately. Attorney Hahn is cited in the article. Read More
Category: In the News
“I would highly recommend Holly to any of my friends in need of thoughtful and compassionate legal counsel. She asks great questions, listens intently, and does research as needed to help discern the best way or ways forward based…” Read More
Category: Testimonials