Atty. James Baller
James Baller is a lawyer practicing telecommunications, chemicals and plastics, digital media, technology, and telecommunications and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Dartmouth College in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years.
Chemicals and Plastics & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC · 53+ Years Experience
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About James Baller at a Glance
James Baller is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on entertainment and energy. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of A (1973). Educated at Cornell Law School (J.D., 1972) and Dartmouth College (B.S. Economics, 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships •American Bar Association (ABA) •American Public Power Association (APPA) •Electric Cooperative Bar Association (ECBA) •Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) •National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) •U, S, and Broadband Coalition, Former President •Coalition for Local Internet Choice, Former President. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James Baller
- James Baller is a lawyer practicing telecommunications, chemicals and plastics, digital media, technology, and telecommunications and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from Dartmouth College in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
- James practices in Washington, DC
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James Baller's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Baller handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Washington.
Entertainment & Sports Law in Washington
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Energy & Utilities Law in Washington
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Washington
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 venue, 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.
Washington Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Washington Choose James Baller
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James Baller's practice in the field of entertainment and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James Baller brings 53+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering entertainment and energy, James Baller can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means James Baller attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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