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blair dunigan
Advocate and Attorney
Blair Dunigan is an experienced attorney with over 25 years of service in Middle Tennessee, specializing in special education law, mental health law, and conservatorships. Her practice is dedicated to advancing the rights and well-being of individuals with disabilities. Based in Sumner County, Blair has represented families across various school districts, collaborating with parents, therapists, educators, and courts to create solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs.
As a committed advocate in special education law, Blair Dunigan works closely with families to ensure that students receive a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment. She plays a vital role in developing and improving individualized education plans (IEPs) and 504 Plans, making certain that schools fulfill their legal obligations while providing the necessary support for students. Renowned for her collaborative approach, Blair helps families foster productive relationships with school districts, holding these systems accountable to the standards established by federal and state law.
Educator and Partner
Blair Dunigan also supports families and caregivers navigating the conservatorship process for adult children with disabilities. She provides compassionate, knowledgeable guidance to help families understand their options in conservatorships and secure legal protections that ensure continuity of care, decision-making, and support. Whether the need is financial, medical, or personal decision-making, Blair walks alongside families through each step, always focused on the best interest of the individual.
In addition to her practice, Blair is a dedicated educator and speaker in the realms of mental health law and special education law. With over 20 years of experience, she has represented private mental health practices and individuals, offering legal advice to support a strong and ethical practice. She has also served as an adjunct professor at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry, teaching legal standards in psychiatric care. Blair speaks statewide and provides ongoing legal training to professionals and community groups, including insights on individualized education plans.
Education and Experience
Blair Dunigan earned her Juris Doctor from Western New England Law School in 2000 and a B.A. in English Literature from Florida State University in 1993. Her extensive background in public service includes serving as General Counsel for Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute and as an attorney with the Metropolitan Nashville Public Defender’s Office, where she represented clients facing complex legal issues, including conservatorships and matters related to mental health law and individualized education plans.
Based in Hendersonville, Tennessee, Blair and her family enjoy hiking, exploring the beautiful Tennessee rivers and lakes, and traveling near and far, often advocating for awareness of special education law along the way.