Atty. Allene Downey Nicholson

Atty. Allene Downey Nicholson

Allene Downey Nicholson is a lawyer practicing trial practice, maritime law, employment & labor and 3 other areas of law. Allene received a M.Ed. degree from Goucher College in 1963, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Miami Miami 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Allene Downey Nicholson at a glance

Allene Downey Nicholson is a personal injury, employment, litigation, civil rights, and environmental attorney based in Miami, Florida. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Florida (1975) and California (1976). Educated at University of Miami (J.D. LL.M., 1975) and Goucher College (M.Ed. Stanford, 1963). Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Allene Downey Nicholson is a lawyer practicing trial practice, maritime law, employment & labor and 3 other areas of law
  • Allene received a M.Ed. degree from Goucher College in 1963, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Allene practices in Miami, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Allene Downey Nicholson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Allene Downey Nicholson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Allene Downey Nicholson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Miami are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Allene Downey Nicholson

Where is Allene Downey Nicholson's law office located?
Allene Downey Nicholson's law practice is located in Miami, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Allene Downey Nicholson handle?
Allene Downey Nicholson focuses on personal injury, employment, litigation, civil rights, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Allene Downey Nicholson practiced law?
Allene Downey Nicholson has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Allene Downey Nicholson go to law school?
Allene Downey Nicholson earned their education at (J.D. LL.M., 1975); (M.Ed. Stanford, 1963).
How can I contact Allene Downey Nicholson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. LL.M.
University of Miami
- 1975
M.Ed. Stanford
Goucher College
- 1963

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1975
California
Admitted: 1976

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