Lawrence Baker

Lawrence Baker

4.8
Rating: 5.2

Licensed for 46 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Rochester, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Business, Real Estate, Estate Planning

250 Mill Street, Rochester, NY

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2012
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About Lawrence

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 70%

Lawrence Baker, Esq. has been practicing law since 1979 in Monroe County and all the encompassing regions. Family Law is Mr. Baker's primary practice.

45 years | 1,000 cases

70%
Business 10%

Mr. Baker, being an entrepreneur and owning several businesses, is quite diverse in knowing the nuances of business planning and financial strategies in formulating either a new business or modifying an existing one, rendering his recommendations and advice for the most profitable results obtainable. This includes formulating corporations and contractual review.

45 years | 1,000 cases

10%
Estate Planning 10%

In cases where no Estate Planning documents exist, the State determines how your personal and real effects and affairs will be divided - without any personal knowledge of what you would want. The law firm of Lawrence Baker, Esq. can help you ensure your property goes where you want it to go, without adding unnecessary burden to your loved ones.

45 years | 1,000 cases

10%
Real Estate 10%

Lawrence Baker, Esq. has over 35 years experience in many areas of the law. In Real Estate Law, his experience includes the full spectrum of residential and commercial purchases, sales, and final transfers and closing transactions. Mr. Baker will guide clients through all aspects of the process, from the beginning of the contractual situation to the final transfer of property.

45 years | 1,000 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 46 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1979

Currently Registered

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2012

Location

Lawrence Baker Esq

250 Mill Street, Rochester, NY, 14614

Lawrence Baker Law

250 Mill Street, Rochester, NY, 14614

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Lawrence Baker's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Lauren | May 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

AMAZING HELP / GREAT ADVICE

I hired Larry based on a rave review from a family friend, best advice I've ever listened to. Not only was he HONEST but he made sure that I was comfortable with all decisions and understood everything each step of the way. He was very good about getting back to me and planning ahead for court dates,... helpful with navigating through it all especially if legal troubles are something you're not accustomed to. He really took an interest in the best results for me personally, as my case was a very personal matter I really appreciated his support through it all. Highly recommend - after meeting with several other Attorneys beforehand, it was a HUGE relief to meet someone genuine. I was super confident he would properly handle my unique case which took a little bit of the stress of the situation off of my shoulders. Cannot thank him enough - don't hesitate to call no matter what your circumstance!

Posted by Kara | January 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding!

I originally started my legal work with another attorney and was very unhappy. Larry Baker fixed the mess she created & my outcome was better than I ever imagined!

Posted by anonymous | January 15, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

JUST TERRIBLE!

Mr. Baker is just an aweful attorney. He charged a great deal of money and I lost my case. It's no wonder why he was centured. You will be making a BIG mistake if you hire him.

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Kerri Merrick

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Larry on numerous legal matters. He is very intelligent and has a genuine empathy for his clients and their legal problems. I have seen Larry have many successes in family court and he is a very skilled writer and litigator."

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Experience

Rating:  5.2 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2012.

Suspension issued in NY, 2012

updated on 02/21/2014

Suspended means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Censured issued in NY, 2005

updated on 03/22/2009

When an attorney is censured it means he or she did something wrong but may still practice law. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Work Experience

1979 - Present

Owner, Lawrence Baker Law

Associations

1979 - Present

Monroe County Bar Association

Lifetime Member

Education

N/A

Franklin Pierce

Languages

English

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