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Seth P. Waxman focuses on Appellate, Business, Civil Rights, General, and IP.

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Seth P. Waxman primarily serves clients in Washington, District of Columbia, with an office at 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW.

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Seth P. Waxman

Washington, DC

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Seth P. Waxman is an attorney based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Civil Rights.

Based in: Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Experience: attorney
Known for: Appellate · Business · Civil Rights

Handles Appellate, Business, and Civil Rights matters from Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - First Amendment, Washington (D.C.) (2025).

Areas of practice

Practice focus

Seth P. Waxman represents clients in Washington, District of Columbia across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About Seth P. Waxman

Universally considered to be among the country's premier Supreme Court and appellate advocates, Seth Waxman served as Solicitor General of the United States from 1997 through January 2001. In addition to leading the firm's appellate practice, Mr. Waxman engages in a broad litigation and counseling practice, with particular emphasis on complex challenges involving governments or public policy, intellectual property, regulatory, criminal and commercial issues.

Credentials

Education

Yale University
J.D. · 1977
Harvard University
— · 1973

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

District of Columbia
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Recognition

Awards & honors

Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - First Amendment, Washington (D.C.)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy), Washington (D.C.)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — First Amendment Law, Washington (D.C.)
2021
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - First Amendment, Washington (D.C.)
2020
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation, Washington (D.C.)
2019
Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice, Washington (D.C.)
2018
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property, Washington (DC)
2016
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - First Amendment, Washington (DC)
2015
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy), Washington (DC)
2015
Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice, Washington (DC)
2014
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - First Amendment, Washington (DC)
2013
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation, Washington (DC)
2010
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
2026
Best Lawyers in America — First Amendment Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - First Amendment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Native American Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Supreme Court
2026

Locations

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Main office

2100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

Washington, District of Columbia 20037

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What areas of law does Seth P. Waxman practice?
Seth P. Waxman focuses on Appellate, Business, Civil Rights, General, and IP.
Where is Seth P. Waxman located?
Seth P. Waxman primarily serves clients in Washington, District of Columbia, with an office at 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
Is Seth P. Waxman a verified attorney?
Seth P. Waxman's profile is listed but has not yet been claimed by the attorney. Verification status is pending.
How can I schedule a consultation with Seth P. Waxman?
You can book a consultation through LawyersListed directly from this page. Initial outreach can also be made by phone at 202-663-6000.