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James A. Baker III is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Baker Botts L.L.P.. They have 69+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1957. Their practice focuses on environmental, government, and international. Admitted to practice in Texas (1957). Educated at University of Texas at Austin (J.D., 1957) and Princeton University (B.A., 1952). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James A. Baker III is a lawyer practicing environmental / natural resources, life sciences / biotechnology, government and 1 other area of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Princeton University in 1952, and has been licensed for 69 years
- James practices at Baker Botts L.L.P. in Washington, DC and 1 other location
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James A. Baker III's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A. Baker III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
James A. Baker III is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
James A. Baker III is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in District of Columbia →
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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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