Atty. Nancy Dunham

Atty. Nancy Dunham

Ms. Nancy Dunham is a lawyer practicing special education, disability rights, elder law.

Washington Washington 37 Years Experience 37 year

Profile Summary

About Nancy Dunham at a glance

Nancy Dunham is a ssd, elder law, and education attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1989) and District of Columbia (1997). Educated at University of Connecticut (J.D., 1986) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1977). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Nancy Dunham is a lawyer practicing special education, disability rights, elder law
  • Nancy received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1977, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Nancy practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Nancy Dunham's Areas of Practice

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

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Nancy Dunham is one of 47,923 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in District of Columbia →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Nancy Dunham is one of 21,546 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Nancy Dunham

Where is Nancy Dunham's law office located?
Nancy Dunham's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nancy Dunham handle?
Nancy Dunham focuses on ssd, elder law, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Nancy Dunham practiced law?
Nancy Dunham has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Nancy Dunham go to law school?
Nancy Dunham earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Nancy Dunham for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Connecticut
- 1986
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1989
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1997

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