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Atty. Seth M. Reiss

Atty. Seth M. Reiss

Seth M. Reiss is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, internet law, dispute resolution.

Honolulu Honolulu 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Seth M. Reiss at a glance

Seth M. Reiss is a Counsel based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Watanabe Ing LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on ip, litigation, and internet. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1980), California (1981), and U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and Federal Circuits registered to practice befo (1982). Educated at University of Cambridge (LL.M. University, 1984) and New College of Florida (B.A. Biology, 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Seth M. Reiss is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, internet law, dispute resolution
  • Seth M. received a B.A. degree from New College of Florida in 1974, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Seth M. practices at Watanabe Ing LLP in Honolulu, HI

Practice Areas Explained

Seth M. Reiss's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Seth M. Reiss 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.

Seth M. Reiss is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Hawaii →

Civil Litigation

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

Seth M. Reiss is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Hawaii →

Internet & Cyber Law

Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.

Seth M. Reiss is one of 17,958 internet attorneys indexed nationally. Browse internet attorneys in Hawaii →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Hawaii

Practicing law in Hawaii. Legal matters in Hawaii are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Honolulu are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Hawaii state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Hawaii 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 Hawaii courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Seth M. Reiss

Where is Seth M. Reiss's law office located?
Seth M. Reiss's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The firm is Watanabe Ing LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Seth M. Reiss handle?
Seth M. Reiss focuses on ip, litigation, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has Seth M. Reiss practiced law?
Seth M. Reiss has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Seth M. Reiss go to law school?
Seth M. Reiss earned their education at (LL.M. University, 1984); (B.A. Biology, 1974).
How can I contact Seth M. Reiss for a consultation?
You can contact Seth M. Reiss 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 Seth M. Reiss received?
Seth M. Reiss's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.M. University
University of Cambridge
- 1984
B.A. Biology
New College of Florida
- 1974

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1980
California
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and Federal Circuits registered to practice befo
Admitted: 1982

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