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Deborah Ann Mattison

Deborah Ann Mattison

4.2
5 reviews

301 Nineteenth Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203

Children's Educational Rights and the "IDEA", Civil Rights, Employment Litigation and 3 more

About Deborah Ann Mattison

Deborah Ann Mattison is a lawyer practicing children's educational rights and the "idea", civil rights, employment litigation and 3 other areas of law. Deborah received a B.S. degree from Western Michigan University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years. Deborah practices at Wiggins Childs Pantazis Fisher & Goldfarb, LLC in Birmingham, AL.

Deborah Ann Mattison (Birmingham, Alabama)

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Deborah Ann Mattison got this award in 2021

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Education Law
Posted by Felicia
December 10, 2025
Hired Attorney

She is truly the best at what she does! She fought hard for my child! I could never thank her enough! She is extremely knowledgeable about what she is doing and cared and fought for my child. I hope I never need another attorney but if I did she would be who I called! Immediately from the moment I talked to her she started fighting for my child! I would recommend her to anyone! Thank you Deb for being so amazing and caring so much for my child and fighting for him. Prior to speaking to her I didn't know where to turn and felt no hope and now I am excited for my child I have hope again.

 
Education Law
Posted by anonymous
October 01, 2017
Hired Attorney

I was referred by a family member to Mrs. Mattison with high regards. Mrs. Mattison was very client oriented in reviewing my daughter's case and was able to represent us in asking the school system for what my daughter needed and was entitled to by law. She is very knowledgeable and to the point. Her knowledge of IEPs and educational law allowed her to get my daughter more than I ever thought was possible.I can't give her enough praise and thanks for what she did for my daughter.

 
Education Law
Posted by anonymous
August 20, 2012
Hired Attorney

Ms. Mattison has a vast knowledge of special education law and represents her clients with poise, energy and vigor. If anyone needs an advocate for their child, this attorney is the one you need! I recommend her highly.

Education Law
Posted by anonymous
August 06, 2012
Hired Attorney

I would highly recommend Deb to any parent/person needing legal assistance with a special education issue. My husband and I have been completely satisfied with how Deb has handled our case. She is the most caring, polite, professional attorney that we have had the pleasure of working with.

Civil Rights
Posted by anonymous
June 08, 2011
Hired Attorney

Deb Mattison screwed my case up almost 11 years ago. She quit my case & left me out In the cold. The other side got a lawyer, who had a conflict of interest with her. I lost the case & I am still suffering along with my child who didn't receive services they was entitled to.

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Areas of Law

  • Civil Rights
  • Other 5
    • Children's Educational Rights and the "IDEA"
    • Employment Litigation
    • Governmental Abuse
    • Special Education and Section 504
    • Education

Practice Details

  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Wiggins Childs Pantazis Fisher & Goldfarb, LLC

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1980, Michigan
    1993, Alabama
    U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama
    U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
    U.S. Supreme Court
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Antioch School of Law
    Class of 1988
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Western Michigan University
    Class of 1977
    B.S.

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    Wiggins Childs Pantazis Fisher & Goldfarb, LLC was established in 1985.

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