Seth D. Berlin
About Seth D. Berlin
Seth D. Berlin is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. Seth D. Berlin is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- First Amendment Law
- Litigation - First Amendment
- Media Law
Current Firm: Ballard Spahr LLP
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1991 and Brown University, graduated 1988
Location: Washington, DC
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