Atty. Peter L Wellington

Atty. Peter L Wellington

Peter L Wellington is a lawyer practicing government contracts, intellectual property, intellectual property government contracts and 3 other areas of law. Peter received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1971, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Washington Washington 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter L Wellington at a glance

Peter L Wellington is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Steptoe Llp. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on ip, trade secrets, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1978). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1977) and Harvard University (A.B., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Peter L Wellington is a lawyer practicing government contracts, intellectual property, intellectual property government contracts and 3 other areas of law
  • Peter received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1971, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Peter practices at Steptoe LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Peter L Wellington's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter L Wellington 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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Trade Secrets

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Civil Litigation

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

Peter L Wellington is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Government & Administrative Law

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

Peter L Wellington 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 Peter L Wellington

Where is Peter L Wellington's law office located?
Peter L Wellington's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Steptoe Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter L Wellington handle?
Peter L Wellington focuses on ip, trade secrets, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Peter L Wellington practiced law?
Peter L Wellington has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Peter L Wellington go to law school?
Peter L Wellington earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (A.B., 1971).
How can I contact Peter L Wellington for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Peter L Wellington received?
Peter L Wellington's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 1977
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1978

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