Atty. John Benedict Wyss

Atty. John Benedict Wyss

Mr. John Benedict Wyss is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, antitrust, litigation and 1 other area of law.

Washington Washington 54 yrs experience 54 year
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About John Benedict Wyss at a glance

John Benedict Wyss is a Senior Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Wiley Rein Llp. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on ip, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1972) and District of Columbia (1974). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 1972) and Stanford University (B.S., 1969). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Benedict Wyss is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, antitrust, litigation and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Stanford University in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • John practices at Wiley Rein LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John Benedict Wyss's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Benedict Wyss 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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Civil Litigation

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

John Benedict Wyss is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

John Benedict Wyss is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 John Benedict Wyss

Where is John Benedict Wyss's law office located?
John Benedict Wyss's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Wiley Rein Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Benedict Wyss handle?
John Benedict Wyss focuses on ip, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John Benedict Wyss practiced law?
John Benedict Wyss has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did John Benedict Wyss go to law school?
John Benedict Wyss earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.S., 1969).
How can I contact John Benedict Wyss for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
- 1972
B.S.
Stanford University
- 1969

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1972
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1974

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