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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 Ronen | January 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Smart, effective and dedicated attorney. Helped me numerous times
Michael Baer helped me numerous times with traffic violations (speeding). By the time I got to court, I'd usually find that he'd already negotiated a lesser offense with the prosecutor and got me off the hook. Last time he drove 3 hours to meet me at the courthouse and was able to prove the police ra...
Posted by Timothy | June 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Residential
Very Professional and Knowledgeable
I recently closed on my first house and as a first time home buyer I was really nervous about the whole transaction. I was extremely lucky to find an attorney that actually cared about the process. Michael was very professional, knowledgeable and he guided me through the process with ease. I feel M...
Posted by Dana | June 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Highly recommend!!
I was looking for quite some time to find a reputable and trustworthy lawyer to handle my Estate. I am so happy I waited and did not rush. I then got Mr Baer's contact info through my sister's friends. And boy oh boy... good things DO come to those who wait..... Not only is Mr Baer a well accomplish...
Posted by Leslie | September 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
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I hired Michael Baer for the purpose of a will. I found him and his staff to be professional, efficient and personable. Mr Baer helped me write a will that reflected my wishes but he also explored all the other options available to me. MR Baer also charged a reasonable fee for services rendered.
Posted by Dena | September 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Experience with Michael Baer
Recently we had to do a closing for my in-laws home. My in-laws were recently deceased and I knew it would be complicated and emotionally difficult. I was referred to Michael Baer for the closing. Michael made the entire process very easy. He answered all my questions and was available whenever I nee...
"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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