$ 300-300 per hour
David Glenn Baker
About David
Biography
I am a native of Little Rock, Arkansas. Prior to going to law school, I worked as a professional musician in New York City for about 25 years. Although being a lawyer is my full time job, I still work on weekends as a church organist and choir master.
I find it very gratifying to be able to help people resolve their financial difficulties and save their homes from foreclosure. Unfortunately I can't help everyone, but I can certainly try!
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
95%
30 years | 200 cases
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
5%
30 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 29 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1996
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025
Location
Law Offices of David Glenn Baker
236 Huntington Avenue, Suite 306, Boston, MA, 02115
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David Glenn Baker's Lawyer Endorsements
"I absolutely endorse Attorney Baker. He is one of the most well respected and professional Bankruptcy attorneys in Massachusetts. Attorney Baker takes very good care of all of his clients, no doubt!"
"David Baker is well-respected as an expert in consumer bankruptcy both within Massachusetts and beyond. Within the legal community he is known to be exceptionally generous with his time as well as a strong advocate for issues of importance to consumer debtors. I highly recommend David and do not hesitate to send particularly complex and difficult cases his way."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Consumer Bankruptcy lawyers in Massachusetts refer their “hard” cases to Mr. Baker for his expertise."
"No lawyer fights harder for his clients or provides more help to his peers than David. I have reviewed the public reprimand that mars David's excellent professional record. Potential clients should understand that the reprimand related to the mechanics of real estate closings rather than to anything having to do with bankruptcy law. Hire David as your bankruptcy lawyer, and you won't be sorry."
"How many people do you know who have taken their client's case all the way to the United States Supreme Court. David Baker is the only one I know. His depth of knowledge of the law, strong will and hard work is an asset on your side. David Baker has a wide range of experience and certainly "knows the ropes", which is very important in a specialized field of law such as bankruptcy. Wholeheartedly I endorse him."
"Without any reservation or hesitation, I wholeheartedly endorse Attorney David Baker. David is revered as one of the best and brightest in the legal community of consumer bankruptcy attorneys. He is among the elite fellow O. Max Gardner Bankruptcy Boot Camp alumni which speaks volumes to his dedication the plight of consumer debtors. I fully respect David's work and am in awe of his grasp on the often complicated legal issues he vigorously pursues. Feel free to call me directly for further rave reviews."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. David is highly knowledgeable on bankruptcy law and I know that many attorneys look up to him for his depth of knowledge on the subject. He helped me when I was up against a MERS case (fighting a securitized mortgage) and pointed me in the direction of some great case law that helped me to prevail. David has been to Max Gardner's boot camp and was the first in Mass. School of Law to argue at the U.S. Supreme Court. Top shelf consumer bankruptcy attorney."
"I endorse Mr. Baker’s work. We met on a national list serve for bankruptcy attorneys and I have always found him to be extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I would not hesitate to refer clients to him."
"David Baker knows bankruptcy. Period. I have had the pleasure of being a fellow member of a National organization of consumer bankruptcy attorneys with David and he has demonstrated himself to be extraordinarily knowledgable about every aspect of bankruptcy law. He is responsible for taking a case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court and obtaining a landmark decision in bankruptcy law, and for that and many other reasons he is well respected by his peers."
"David Baker is one of the smartest lawyers I know. Mr. Baker has an encyclopedic knowledge of the law of bankruptcy. If I needed to file for bankruptcy, I'd hire Mr. Baker."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is an extremely knowledgable and thorough attorney, highly respected by his peers."
"I have known David Baker for over 5 years, during which time he has represented consumers at the highest possible standard of professionalism and ethics. He has taken on tough cases, going all the way up to the US Supreme Court to fight for his clients. He is tireless, intelligent, and active on a national level. He never stops learning, never stops fighting for his clients, and seemingly never rests. If I were in the Boston area and needed a lawyer there is only one person I'd call - David Baker."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.
Suspension issued in MA, 2025
updated on 03/24/2025This status means that an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a specific period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Public Reprimand issued in MA, 2007
updated on 02/20/2010Public reprimand means that an attorney did something wrong, but may still practice law. The attorney was given a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Sole Practitioner, Law Office of David G. Baker
1999 - 2003
Of Counsel, Office of the Chapter 13 Trustee
Associations
2004 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneysmember
1996 - Present
American Bankruptcy Institutemember
1996 - Present
Massachusetts Bar Associationmember
1996 - Present
Boston Bar Associationmember
Sample of Legal Cases
Marrama v. Citizens Bank of Massachusetts and DeGiacomo
Against my client
Education
1996
Massachusetts School of Law
J.D.
1977
New York University
M.A.
1974
Univ. of Ark. at Little Rock
B.M.
Speaking Engagements
2009
American Bankruptcy Institute Annual Meeting
Good Faith after "Marrama"
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
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Q&A
Chapter 7 might get dismissed because I got a job.
01 Jul 2012
Q&A
Does DMI dictates your monthly payment on chpt13 plan? - CA atty help!!
21 Oct 2010