Established in 2017, Snell & Wilmer’s Washington, D.C. office is a growing strategic presence in the nation’s capital, bringing together experienced attorneys who help clients navigate complex legal, regulatory, enforcement, and business challenges in DC and across the country. From high-stakes investigations and litigation to intellectual property protection, regulatory compliance, and strategic counseling, our Washington, D.C. team draws on the capabilities of Snell & Wilmer attorneys nationwide to serve clients wherever their business takes them.
Our D.C. office has significant capabilities in intellectual property, including trademark, copyright, and trade dress litigation, counseling, prosecution, licensing, and portfolio management, as well as false advertising, unfair competition, trade secret and commercial litigation. Our attorneys also represent clients in government and congressional investigations, white-collar defense, internal investigations, and corporate compliance; False Claims Act defense and civil, criminal, and administrative enforcement; campaign finance, lobbying, and political law. The Washington, D.C. office also provides counsel in environmental compliance and sustainability, natural resources, antitrust, real estate, and labor and employment law. By combining substantive legal experience with an understanding of the regulatory, enforcement, and policy environment in Washington, our attorneys help clients anticipate risk, respond to government scrutiny, resolve disputes, and pursue business opportunities.
Our clients span a diverse range of industries, including food and beverage, healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceutical and life sciences, consumer products, technology, financial services, sporting goods, entertainment, and renewable energy. Working collaboratively with colleagues across Snell & Wilmer’s national platform, our Washington, D.C. attorneys provide integrated counsel tailored to clients’ industries, objectives, and evolving legal needs.
Our Washington, D.C. attorneys are recognized by leading legal publications and ranking organizations, including World Trademark Review 1000, The Legal 500 U.S., Managing IP, Super Lawyers, Benchmark Litigation, Chambers and The Best Lawyers in America®.
Our commitment to Washington, D.C. extends beyond our client work. Attorneys and staff are engaged in community, civic, and professional organizations and contribute their time and services to organizations, including LightHouse DC, CentroNía, and the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center, as well as initiatives supporting veterans and their families.
