Atty. Jamie Yood

Atty. Jamie Yood

Jamie Yood focuses his practice on government enforcement matters, complex litigation and internal investigations. He has experience providing strategic counsel to companies and individuals facing multifaceted challenges spanning law, business and public relations.

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Profile Summary

About Jamie Yood at a glance

Jamie Yood is a business, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar and California, The State Bar of California. Educated at University of California Berkeley (—, 2014) and Yale University (BA, 2007). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jamie Yood focuses his practice on government enforcement matters, complex litigation and internal investigations
  • He has experience providing strategic counsel to companies and individuals facing multifaceted challenges spanning law, business and public relations

Practice Areas Explained

Jamie Yood's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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

Jamie Yood 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.

Jamie Yood is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 Jamie Yood

Where is Jamie Yood's law office located?
Jamie Yood's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jamie Yood handle?
Jamie Yood focuses on business, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
Where did Jamie Yood go to law school?
Jamie Yood earned their education at (—, 2014); (BA, 2007).
How can I contact Jamie Yood for a consultation?
You can contact Jamie Yood directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Jamie Yood received?
Jamie Yood's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice.

Education

University of California Berkeley
- 2014
BA
Yale University
- 2007

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice
- 2026

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
California, The State Bar of California

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