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Michael D. Baer was born and raised in Bergen County, New Jersey. He graduated from Clark University in Worcester, Mass with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He then returned to the NYC area and graduated from Pace University School of Law in White Plains with a Doctorate of Law. He currently maintains a law office in New York and Teaneck, New Jersey.
Michael is a seasoned general practitioner, with significant experience in insurance defense litigation, products liability, corporate law, labor law and risk management, on behalf of national clients in the insurance, manufacturing, food processing, and auto industry sectors.
For the past 2 decades, Michael has represented the interests of national clients, creating value in many ways. He serves as litigation counsel, defending law suits from the filing of a claim through trial, and leverages that expertise to develop risk management materials and training programs to counsel his clients on prevention and mitigation. In addition, Michael acts as supervisory counsel in the monitoring of litigation being handled by outside firms, which includes the review and revision of billing guidelines and procedures, conducting meetings with general counsel and outside counsel, attending trials and making settlement/reserve recommendations.
In addition to his law practice, Michael keeps himself busy actively participating as the president elect of the Fair Lawn Jewish Center and being on the board of Breaking the Chain Through Education and Areyvut. He is also a volunteer at Pony Powers, a therapeutic riding academy in Mahwah, NJ.
He is a member of Fair Lawn Rotary, Fair Lawn Chamber of Commerce, Teaneck Chamber of Commerce.
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State: New York
Acquired: 1993
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1992
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Posted by Laura M. | September 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very satisfied. I highly recommend this Attorney.
I needed a Lawyer and did a thorough online search. When I first saw Mr. Baer's Attorney ratings, I was a bit suspicious due to the overwhelming number of positive comments (I typically don’t trust online ratings). After hiring him to represent me, I can now honestly say that he deserves every posi...
Posted by anonymous | November 17, 2015
Thorough and Professional
Michael Baer handled my legal concern in a thorough and professional manner. He took the time to answer my questions without making me feel rushed. He is very personable. His office staff is professional and courteous, and always gives him my messages. I would recommend Mr. Baer to my frien...
Posted by Brandon | August 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Traffic Ticket.....
When I got a traffic ticket recently I was so nervous until a friend of mine referred me to Michael D. Baer. I consulted with him and immediately liked him and hired him. I knew instantly that he would take care of my matter having my best interest at heart. Indeed, that was the case. We went to cou...
Posted by Raul | August 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection
Great Lawyer
I hired Michael D. Baer for a debt collection matter and he was very good and the outcome was excellent. With his help the matter was resolved and I did not even have to go to court. His office staff is very professional and helpful. Whenever I contacted his office, I was able to talk with Mr. Baer a...
Posted by Paul | May 23, 2012 | Contracts & Agreements
Superior Service and Results
Michael's professionalism and expertise aided in the successful resolution of a contractual dispute. He is superbly competent and communicative while being very results oriented. I would certainly use his services again and recommend him highly to others.
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is an outstanding attorney and will work hard to obtain the best results possible for his clients."
"Michael and I have worked together on a great many cases. He is diligent, creative, responsive and ultra reliable. I not only work together with Michael, I also refer clients to him. This to me is the highest praise that I can show towards another professional. That is to refer to him a relative, friend or client to have Micheal work on a matter for them. He really knows how important it is to keep his clients fully informed at all key phases of each case. Further, Michael knows how to and does obtain great results for his clients. I highly recommend and endorse this Michael Baer."
Family lawyer
2016
Top Lawyer, (201) Magazine
1984
Civic Award, Lions Club
2008 - Present
Managing Attorney, Law Offices of Michael D. Baer, LLC
1997 - 2008
Managing Attorney, Stueben & Baer
1991 - 1997
Litigation Attorney, Langan & Levy, Esq.
1991 - 1992
Clerk, Judge Peter Boggia
1990 - 1991
Clerk, Judge Radley Herrold
2013 - Present
Teaneck Chamber of CommerceMember
2012 - Present
Rotary InternationalPresident Elect 2016
2011 - Present
Fair Lawn Chamber of CommerceBoard of Directors
2010 - Present
AreyvutBoard of Directors
2009 - Present
Breaking The Chain Through EducationV.P. of Legal
2010 - 2013
Meadowlands Chamber of CommerceMember
1992
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Tax Appeals
2016
Real Estate Transactions
2015
Living a Life that Matters
1997
The Role of The Expert in Litigation
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