Atty. David Lappin Wells

Atty. David Lappin Wells

David Lappin Wells is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate practice, white collar crime and 4 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 2002, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Washington Washington 16 yrs experience 16 year
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About David Lappin Wells at a glance

David Lappin Wells is a ip, white collar, litigation, civil rights, and government attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia Virginia (2010). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2007) and University of Virginia (B.A. Distinguished, 2002). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Lappin Wells is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate practice, white collar crime and 4 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 2002, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • David practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

David Lappin Wells's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Lappin Wells 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.

David Lappin Wells is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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

David Lappin Wells is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

David Lappin Wells is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in District of Columbia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

David Lappin Wells is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 David Lappin Wells

Where is David Lappin Wells's law office located?
David Lappin Wells's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Lappin Wells handle?
David Lappin Wells focuses on ip, white collar, litigation, civil rights, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has David Lappin Wells practiced law?
David Lappin Wells has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did David Lappin Wells go to law school?
David Lappin Wells earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A. Distinguished, 2002).
How can I contact David Lappin Wells for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2007
B.A. Distinguished
University of Virginia
- 2002

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia Virginia
Admitted: 2010

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