Nadine C. Atkinson-Flowers

Experienced prosecutor and seasoned criminal defense Attorney with years of know how about Jamaican law, which has helped to assist immigration clients, especially those with Jamaican legal issues. Success with clients with asylum appeals before the BIA.
Available to write expert reports/country conditions about Jamaica.
Available to write briefs for BIA appeals for Attorneys.

Admission to the Missouri Bar 2018

Norman Manley Law School, Jamaica 2006

Attorney/Owner

Law Offices of Nadine C. Atkinson-Flowers

2018 - Current

Attorney/Owner

Nadine C. Atkinson-Flowers

2012 - Current

Criminal defense Attorney in Jamaica, also focusing on family and land law. Consultations on Jamaican law.

Attorney Prosecutor

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

2008 - 2012

Prosecuting homicides, trafficking, drug offenses, handling extraditions, sexual offenses and other serious crimes.

Pandemic practice lessons from a Jamaican solo practitioner

American Bar Association Journal

January 20, 2021

Ethics and Lawyering

Jamaican Bar Association Journal

June, 2019

Tips for foreign trained Attorneys in the US

www.wes.org

2018

Myths and Facts of US Immigration

April 2021

University of the West Indies Alumni Soft Skills Series

Live seminar with over 70 persons on US immigration. Question and Answer session.

The Law of Business

March 2021

JDTAN

Helping entrepreneurs recognize how the law helps their business succeed.

Social Media and Ethics for Lawyers

November 2020

Sexual Harassment Bill, Jamaica, Virtual Panel, November 2020

November 2020

General Legal Council, Jamaica

The Disabilities Act, Jamaica, Virtual Presentation, September 2020

September 2020

Authentic Foundation of the Caribbean, Boston, MA, September 2020

AILA

Member

2019 - Current

Activities: member of unauthorized practice sub-committee, co-chair of pro bono sub- committee

The Missouri Bar

Member

2018 - Current

Activities: Member of small business section, immigration section, technology section and 2021 small business conference planning team

ABA

Member

2018 - Current

Activities: member of moot court panel of judges, member of name image and likeness committee

Jamaican Bar Association

Member

2015 - Current

Activities: presenter for CLEs, writer of articles for law journal

General Legal Council, Jamaica

Member

2015 - Current

Activities: presenter of CLEs, member of sub-committee on digital platforms for CLEs

Jamaica

Missouri

The Missouri Bar

Immigration Law

Asylum, Citizenship, Family Visas, Immigration Appeals, Visitor Visas

• Jamaican Law especially as related to US Immigration
• Jamaican Law

Q. My I-765 form was rejected 3 times because “the payment amount is incorrect or has not been provided” I’m applying based

15 June 2021

A: You need to talk with an attorney ASAP. It sounds as if you are being rejected because something is missing. Don't submit a fourth time without at least talking with a lawyer who can look at all the documents and your specific situation. Justia has a lawyers directory and so does the American Immigration Lawyers Association.

Q. Can I lose my green card if I get divorced?

11 June 2021

A: No you won't lose your green card if you get a divorce.

Q. How to transfer from visa to green card.how long will take the papers to finish.

10 June 2021

A: You should talk with a lawyer as soon as possible. Your question has a lot of issues and so please check the directory on Justia or the American Immigration Lawyers Association for an attorney.