James T. Graves
Experience
James Graves is an attorney in the Environment, Land Use and Natural Resources
group. James’ practice focuses on litigation and regulatory compliance under a
variety of federal and state environmental laws including the Endangered Species Act,
Marine Mammal Protection Act, Magnuson-Stevens Act, Clean Water Act, National
Environmental Policy Act, and Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act.
Prior to joining the firm, James was a summer associate with Stoel Rives LLP and a
law clerk at the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Regional Solicitor in
Portland, Oregon in 2012.
Professional Honors and Activities
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Member, Washington State Bar
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Member, King County Bar Association
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Member, American Bar Association
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CALI Excellence for the Future awards (top exam) in Environmental Law,
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Associate
Seattle, WA
(206) 386-7634 direct
(206) 386-7500 fax
Property, and Contracts
james.graves@stoel.com
2014 Legal Practice Scholar Award recipient, William & Mary Law School
Education
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William & Mary Law School, J.D.,
2014, summa cum laude
William & Mary Law Review
Order of the Coif
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University of Virginia, M.A., 2004,
History of Religions
Presidential Fellow
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Princeton University, A.B., 1997,
English Literature
Admissions
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Washington
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Alaska