Education
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Catholic University of America, J.D., 2000
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George Mason University, B.A., 1995
Bar Admissions
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Virginia
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District of Columbia
Court Admissions
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
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U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
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U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
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U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
Awards and Honors
- 2006 Patton Boggs LLP Pro Bono Award
(Honorable Mention)
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Nigel Wilkinson focuses his practice on general commercial litigation. He counsels clients on pre-litigation, litigation, arbitration, mediation, bankruptcy and agency-related matters on various issues including defamation, contract disputes, personal injury, fraud and tort claims throughout the United States. Mr. Wilkinson has successfully argued preliminary and dispositive motions, conducted all facets of a civil jury trial and has engaged in numerous aspects of litigation, including substantial experience in civil discovery matters before state and federal trials, appellate courts and administrative agencies.
Additionally, Mr. Wilkinson counsels clients on a variety of employment-related matters such as harassment, discrimination and employee misconduct claims, and advises clients on various employment-related policies, employee handbooks and compensation issues. Prior to joining Patton Boggs, Mr. Wilkinson worked as an associate at a prominent international law firm where his practice focused on employment litigation and counseling matters, representing employers before state and federal courts and administrative agencies.
Representative Matters:
- Lead trial counsel obtaining favorable jury verdict in conversion and breach of fiduciary duty case.
- Lead counsel in prosecuting Constitutional and civil rights claims against the District of Columbia.
- Lead associate in prosecuting high-profile defamation action against documentary filmmaker.
- Successfully defended regional retailer against multiple age discrimination claims.
Professional Affiliations:
- Virginia Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section
- District of Columbia Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section
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