Representing Parents and Students in the District of Columbia

Experienced

We have over 25 years of legal experience and have represented parents, children, and teachers in education and civil rights matters.

Collaborative

We work with you to identify the issues, develop a strategy and then execute to obtain meaningful, practical results.

Professional

We value integrity, purposeful communication , and responsiveness, in all matters we handle for our clients.

Providing Personalized Education Advice About the Firm
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Serving clients throughout the District of Columbia

Washington D.C. Special Education & Education Civil Rights Attorney

At The Law Office of Nigel M. Atwell, we provide clear, practical legal advice and representation, focusing on childhood education and personalized support for children with disabilities.

We help families of differently abled children in matters involving IEPs, 504 plans, evaluations, behavior implementation plans, and placement at non-public schools.

We represent children who have experienced abuse, harassment and discrimination which cause the school environment to be hostile or effectively restrict, condition, or exclude children from accessing or participating in school instruction, programs, services or activities.

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Nigel M. Atwell

Nigel M. Atwell

Attorney at Law

Nigel M. Atwell, a Vanderbilt Law graduate and licensed D.C. attorney, advocates for students with special needs, victims of discrimination, and children facing school harassment or abuse.

A former educator, he brings unique insight to representing differently abled students to ensure that they receive a free and appropriate education in public schools.

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Experienced Guidance for Special Education

At The Law office of Nigel M. Atwell, we represent parents and children with disabilities, including reading, math, and writing disabilities, autism, health impairments, or other conditions that affect or restrict their access to a public education.

We offer personalized legal representation to help your child receive a quality education.

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Testimonials

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.

Jacob

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 occurred. In both cases, Mr. Atwell has allowed me to express my concerns and has advocated for my son all the way. I was able to call/ text him when something happened and he always answered. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who is having IEP or school-related problems.

Carlisha

As a non-practicing attorney myself, 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 to formulate his recommendations. Nigel made me feel like I was his only client, highly responsive and approachable. One of the best boutique firms around with spectacular experience and service.

J. Chisholm

Standing Up Your Civil Rights in Education

We represent parents of students who have special education needs and children who have been discriminated at school based on race, sex, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics. We also represent teachers who have been retaliated against for advocating on behalf of children.

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Serving Clients in the District of Columbia

At The Law Office of Nigel M. Atwell, we provide comprehensive legal support to help empower families and protect the educational rights of children with special education needs or who have experienced school discrimination, harassment or abuse.

We serve clients throughout the District of Columbia. Contact us today to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to discuss the education support your child deserves.