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Atty. Nick Lawton

Atty. Nick Lawton

Mr. Nick Lawton is a lawyer practicing animal law, environmental and natural resources, administrative law and 1 other area of law.

Washington Washington 12 yrs experience 12 year
Call (771) 220-5994 Book Appointment

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About Nick Lawton at a glance

Nick Lawton is a environmental, government, and animal law attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in Oregon (2014) and District of Columbia (2017). Educated at Lewis & Clark Law School (LL.M, 2014). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Nick Lawton is a lawyer practicing animal law, environmental and natural resources, administrative law and 1 other area of law
  • Nick has been licensed for 12 years
  • Nick practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Nick Lawton's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

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

Nick Lawton is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in District of Columbia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Nick Lawton is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →

Animal Law

Animal law attorneys for pet custody, veterinary malpractice, animal welfare, and dangerous dog cases.

Nick Lawton is one of 5,126 animal law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse animal law 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 andnue, 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 Nick Lawton

Where is Nick Lawton's law office located?
Nick Lawton's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nick Lawton handle?
Nick Lawton focuses on environmental, government, animal law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Nick Lawton practiced law?
Nick Lawton has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Nick Lawton go to law school?
Nick Lawton earned their education at (LL.M, 2014).
How can I contact Nick Lawton for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M
Lewis & Clark Law School
- 2014

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 2014
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2017

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