Nigel M Atwell

Nigel M Atwell

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 36 years

Education Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Education, Personal Injury, Discrimination

600 Pennsylvania Avenue S.E., Washington, DC

About Nigel

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Education 50%

Special education matters, including IEPs, 504 plans, behavior plans, non-public placements, transportation issues, and compensatory education. Represent children on autism spectrum, learning disabilities, cognitive, speech, developmental disabled.

12 years

50%
Discrimination 25%

Litigate matters concerning discrimination against school students on the basis of race, national origin, disability, sex and other characteristics protected under federal or District of Columbia laws

12 years

25%
Personal Injury 25%

Litigate matters concerning physical abuse, bullying, sexual harassment, and sexual abuse in schools, which result in physical injuries or emotional distress to victims.

12 years

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 32 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1993

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 36 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1990

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Nigel M. Atwell

600 Pennsylvania Avenue S.E., Washington, DC, 20003

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Nigel M Atwell's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Jacob | November 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

Client

Nigel was a phenomenal advocate for our family. He was always proactive, detail-oriented, and compassionate. He carefully developed a strong understanding of our situation, planned a strategic approach to mediation, and successfully led us to a positive resolution. I highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | August 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Helpful and Determined

Attorney Atwell helped me for three years with an employment issue. He was a helpful and determined lawyer that I was lucky to have on my side. After working hard on the case, my long-term employment issue was finally resolved. Attorney Atwell cares about his clients and makes sure his clients unders...tand their legal matters. Attorney Atwell also provided a lot of consultations without charging extra fees.

Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Education

Client

Attorney N. Atwell is such an incredible, knowledgable, and dedicated attorney. He has been an outstanding advocate for my family and he has been patient while serving my children’s needs to help my children get the services they need to be able to receive educational support. I would recommend using... his services again and to those that are in need of an attorney. Thank you!

Posted by Carlisha | July 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Education

Client

I have had two DCPS disputes and I have worked with Mr. Atwell on both, he has assisted me in understanding and breaking down the problems that had occurred. In both cases Mr. Atwell has allowed me to express my concerns and has advocated for my son all the way. I am able to call/ text him when some...thing has happened and he always answers. I would definitely recommend that anyone who is having IEP or school related problems contact him.

Posted by J. Chisholm | June 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Great Attorney, Even Better Counselor

As a non practicing attorney myself, I came to Nigel with a well thought out idea of what I needed and wanted. Or so I thought. I was pleasantly surprised to learn how knowledgeable, diligent and thorough Nigel was throughout our interactions. He listened and took time to thoroughly frame the ...work to be done, diligently outlined his approach and gathered the necessary information in order to formulate his recommendations. The advice and counsel that he provided was not only comprehensive, but thoughtful, as he covered topics and issues that I hadn't considered - which is the precise reason anyone should hire an attorney. To find someone who knows more than you - the consummate professional and subject matter expert. More importantly, Nigel made me feel like I was his only client, highly responsive and approachable. The quality of his written work was impeccable, devoid of typos, grammatical and syntax errors. Through and through, from start to finish, this was by far, one of my best experiences. I'm confident in the solutions provided and would highly recommend Nigel and his firm for your needs. You can trust them to deliver high quality work, in a timely manner that addresses your needs and exceeds your expectations. Truly one of the best boutique firms around, spectacular experience and service. If you need or want more information or references, feel free to contact me directly.

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Associations

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates

Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts

Education

2016

George Washington University

M. Ed.

1995

Howard University

B.S.

1988

Vanderbilt University Law School

J.D.

Languages

English

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