Atty. James F Rill

Atty. James F Rill

James F Rill is a lawyer practicing business, intellectual property, antitrust and competition law and 2 other areas of law. James received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1954, and has been licensed for 67 years.

Washington Washington 67 yrs experience 67 year
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About James F Rill at a glance

James F Rill is a Senior Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Baker Botts L L P. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Their practice focuses on business, ip, m&a, and litigation. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit U.S. Supreme Court (1959). Educated at Harvard Law School (LL.B., 1959) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1954). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James F Rill is a lawyer practicing business, intellectual property, antitrust and competition law and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1954, and has been licensed for 67 years
  • James practices at Baker Botts L.L.P. in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

James F Rill's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James F Rill handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James F Rill is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

Mergers & Acquisitions

James F Rill is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James F Rill is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James F Rill

Where is James F Rill's law office located?
James F Rill's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Baker Botts L L P. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James F Rill handle?
James F Rill focuses on business, ip, m&a, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has James F Rill practiced law?
James F Rill has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
Where did James F Rill go to law school?
James F Rill earned their education at (LL.B., 1959); (A.B., 1954).
How can I contact James F Rill for a consultation?
You can contact James F Rill directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James F Rill received?
James F Rill's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Harvard Law School
- 1959
A.B.
Dartmouth College
- 1954

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1959

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