Raymond A. "Ray" Atkins
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016 About Raymond A. Atkins
Raymond A. Atkins is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2016. Raymond A. Atkins is recognized in the following practice area:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Transportation Law
Current Firm: Sidley Austin LLP
Education: Emory University, P.Th.D., graduated 1998, George Mason University, J.D., graduated 1998, and Carnegie Mellon University, B.Math, graduated 1991
Location: Washington, DC
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