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Atty. James Granger Kress

Atty. James Granger Kress

James Granger Kress is a lawyer practicing environmental / natural resources, intellectual property, antitrust and competition law and 1 other area of law. James received a degree from Georgetown Law Journal, Associate Editor, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Washington Washington 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About James Granger Kress at a glance

James Granger Kress is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Baker Botts L L P. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on ip, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1990) and District of Columbia (1992). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1990) and Georgetown Law Journal, Associate Editor 1989-1990 Georgetown Law Journal, Staff 1988-1989 University of Maryland (B.S., 1987). Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Granger Kress is a lawyer practicing environmental / natural resources, intellectual property, antitrust and competition law and 1 other area of law
  • James received a degree from Georgetown Law Journal, Associate Editor, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • James practices at Baker Botts L.L.P. in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

James Granger Kress's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

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

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

Civil Litigation

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

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

James Granger Kress is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 Granger Kress

Where is James Granger Kress's law office located?
James Granger Kress'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 Granger Kress handle?
James Granger Kress focuses on ip, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has James Granger Kress practiced law?
James Granger Kress has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did James Granger Kress go to law school?
James Granger Kress earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S., 1987).
How can I contact James Granger Kress for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1990
B.S.
Georgetown Law Journal, Associate Editor 1989-1990 Georgetown Law Journal, Staff 1988-1989 University of Maryland
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1990
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1992

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