Atty. Christopher A. "Chris" Cole
Christopher Cole is a nationally-recognized litigator who offers strategic counsel to some of the world’s leading companies on protecting their technology and brands from attack by competitors, regulators and private consumer class action claimants. With a practice that covers a wide range of industries and sectors, Chris brings a practical, creative and individualized approach in advising clients on how to navigate advertising, unfair competition, brand disparagement, reputation and intellectual property matters.
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Christopher A. "Chris" Cole is a entertainment attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Katten. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar. Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Advertising Law (2026) and Lawyer of the Year — Advertising Law, Washington (D.C.) (2023). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Christopher Cole is a nationally-recognized litigator who offers strategic counsel to some of the world’s leading companies on protecting their technology and brands from attack by competitors, regulators and private consumer class action claimants
- With a practice that covers a wide range of industries and sectors, Chris brings a practical, creative and individualized approach in advising clients on how to navigate advertising, unfair competition, brand disparagement, reputation and intellectual property matters
- Whether handling judicial and administrative proceedings or defending against government investigations and enforcement actions, Chris works closely with his clients to maximize strategies for preserving their valuable claims and assets
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Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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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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