Atty. James Kilburn Mitchell

Atty. James Kilburn Mitchell

Mr. James Kilburn Mitchell is a lawyer practicing energy transactions, energy regulation & litigation, financial markets and services and 9 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 55 yrs experience 55 year
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About James Kilburn Mitchell at a glance

James Kilburn Mitchell is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Davis Wright Tremaine Llp. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on business, ip, litigation, and energy. Admitted to practice in New York (1971) and District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court (1972). Educated at University of Idaho College of Law J.D. (—) and Cornell University B.S. New York University, Leonard N. Stern School of Business M.B.A. (—). Active member of District of Columbia Bar American Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Kilburn Mitchell is a lawyer practicing energy transactions, energy regulation & litigation, financial markets and services and 9 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Cornell University, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • James practices at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

James Kilburn Mitchell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Kilburn Mitchell 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.

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Civil Litigation

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

James Kilburn Mitchell is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 Kilburn Mitchell

Where is James Kilburn Mitchell's law office located?
James Kilburn Mitchell's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Davis Wright Tremaine Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Kilburn Mitchell handle?
James Kilburn Mitchell focuses on business, ip, litigation, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has James Kilburn Mitchell practiced law?
James Kilburn Mitchell has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did James Kilburn Mitchell go to law school?
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Education

University of Idaho College of Law J.D.
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Cornell University B.S. New York University, Leonard N. Stern School of Business M.B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1971
District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1972

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