Atty. Damien Robert Lyster

Atty. Damien Robert Lyster

Mr. Damien Robert Lyster is a lawyer practicing tax, litigation, intellectual property.

Washington Washington 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Damien Robert Lyster at a glance

Damien Robert Lyster is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Vinson And Elkins Llp. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on ip, tax, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2008) and District of Columbia (2009). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 2008) and University of Iowa (B.A. Economics, 2003). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Damien Robert Lyster is a lawyer practicing tax, litigation, intellectual property
  • Damien received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 2003, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Damien practices at Vinson & Elkins LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Damien Robert Lyster's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Damien Robert Lyster handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Damien Robert Lyster is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Damien Robert Lyster is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Damien Robert Lyster

Where is Damien Robert Lyster's law office located?
Damien Robert Lyster's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Vinson And Elkins Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Damien Robert Lyster handle?
Damien Robert Lyster focuses on ip, tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Damien Robert Lyster practiced law?
Damien Robert Lyster has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Damien Robert Lyster go to law school?
Damien Robert Lyster earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A. Economics, 2003).
How can I contact Damien Robert Lyster for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 2008
B.A. Economics
University of Iowa
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2008
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2009

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