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Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia
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For more than three decades, Wiley has effectively advocated our clients’ interests in federal and state courts across the country. Our Litigation Group boasts a diverse team of the most highly credentialed lawyers, including former U.S. Supreme Court, federal circuit, and federal district court clerks, as well as former federal prosecutors. And our litigation expertise is as diverse as our practices, from commercial lawsuits and appeals to international arbitration, white collar defense, and “high-impact” pro bono cases.
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Work Highlights
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Wiley successfully represented Mission Broadcasting in an antitrust lawsuit brought by DirecTV against multiple defendants, including Mission, alleging price-fixing conspiracy.
Strengths
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Many Wiley partners have held major leadership roles in government and uniquely understand complexities of events in DC.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAThe team is always responsive,
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAThey know the courts, the judges and the details, which they expertly handle.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAThey are very good litigators who pay very good attention and give great service to the client.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 Stephen J. Obermeier
Stephen Obermeier routinely acts in commercial disputes before federal and state courts. His expertise extends to RICO litigation, as well as internal investigations.
He provides very good service and attention to the client.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSASteve is a truly seasoned litigator. He brings a level head and paramount wisdom to his approach to things. He does tremendous work on oral arguments.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAHe is interested in the law and not emotion, which is exactly what was needed.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAStephen is super strategic and understands the law, but he is the whole package. He also understands optics and long term strategy.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAHe has an ability to summarize legal matters with precise language.
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Ranked Individuals at Wiley (1)
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Stephen J. Obermeier
Litigation: General Commercial
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Members
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Richard Smith
Head of Department
Attison Barnes
Head of Department
Gregory Williams
Tatiana Sainati
Stephen J. Obermeier
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