Atty. Todd Robert Coles
Mr. Todd Robert Coles is a lawyer practicing international trade, project development & finance, energy & energy-related practices and 1 other area of law.
Energy & Energy Related Practices & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC · 35+ Years Experience
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About Todd Robert Coles at a Glance
Todd Robert Coles is a Partner; Practice Group Leader based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Troutman Sanders Llp. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on energy and international. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1991) and District of Columbia (1993). Educated at American University (J.D., 1991) and University of Illinois B.A. cum laude University of Illinois B.A. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Todd Robert Coles
- Mr. Todd Robert Coles is a lawyer practicing international trade, project development & finance, energy & energy-related practices and 1 other area of law
- Todd received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Todd practices at Troutman Sanders LLP in Washington, DC
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Todd Robert Coles's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Todd Robert Coles handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Washington.
Energy & Utilities Law in Washington
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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International Law in Washington
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Washington Choose Todd Robert Coles
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 Todd Robert Coles's practice in the field of energy and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Todd Robert Coles brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois and District of Columbia, Todd Robert Coles can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering energy and international, Todd Robert Coles 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 Todd Robert Coles 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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