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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Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

The best lawyer!!!

I was in need of a family court lawyer and when I met him I knew he was going to get the job done. He is very passionate to his work and his professionalism is fantastic. I went through everyone worst nightmare my ex called Cps and had my kids removed and from day one he was filing motions and oh boy... it was a long process. He was there explaining step by step and he was very compassionate to what was going on. I sincerely recommend Larry to ANYONE. He sincerely was supportive and walked me off the ledge when it got hard and let me tell you he seen this through and made sure my Cps case was over turned and to show family court the truth! If u are looking for a lawyer that’s effort and his all in it he’s ur guy!!! I couldn’t of done this without him and his team of lawyers. I highly recommend Larry Baker!!!

Posted by Collin | April 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

This is your guy if you want to win

I owe more to Mr. Baker than I could ever repay. After over a year and a half of being jerked around by my ex, her lawyer and the lawyer I had before, Mr. Baker resolved the matter in just a few months. He was always honest and transparent with me about everything. The legal knowledge, professionalis...m, strategy etc displayed by Mr. Baker astounded me. He is quick witted, well spoken and just frankly gets results. In times of such uncertainty Mr. Baker truly gave me peace of mind having him in my corner. He vigorously advocated for my wishes and we got just that. It was very clear after seeing him work the first time in front of the judge that he was a force of nature, the other side saw the same and their tone changed very quickly. I could go on and on for days. I would highly recommend that you stop your search now and reach out to him.

Posted by Brandi | May 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Amazingly Caring and Helpful

Mr. Baker was recommended to me for my pursuit of a divorce. He met with me to listen to my story and why I wanted the divorce. He did judge and provided me hope . The divorce involved abuse and he did everything in his power to protect my children and I. He fought hard for my freedom. He always had ...my and my children’s best interest at heart. He was responsive to my needs and questions and when we went into the court room I was not a number or the next client. He knew my case and the details of it and actually truly cared what happened in that court room. Not for the win but for our well being. I respected his honesty even if sometimes the truth was hard to hear. If you want a lawyer to treat you like a human being and care then he is the lawyer for you. I will recommend Mr. Baker to everyone I know. He is my lawyer and always the first to call when I need guidance or help. Forever grateful.

Posted by Jennifer | February 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Simply the Best

I worked closely with Lawrence for 1.5 years through my very contentious divorce with my now ex-husband who did everything to try to cause me pain and misery. Larry was always there to help me calm down and see the reality of the situation, and then he would help me to focus on what I needed to do w...ith him to ultimately get everything I really wanted and needed. My separation terms were actually presented and argued in court for the judge to decide. Lawrence did an OUTSTANDING job of presenting the evidence in clear context! I knew when I watched him speak and present the evidence to the judge that I had DEFINITELY hired the RIGHT ATTORNEY. He was confident and clearly articulated our side with compelling evidence to support which we both had worked diligently hand-in-hand to put together. I won in terms of RECEIVING EVERYTHING I NEEDED from the judge. I learned then that what I thought and prayed for could come true because I trusted in my Attorney Lawrence Baker when I asked him to help me present my case as I saw it to get what I desperately needed. It took some time to build, but ultimately Larry was able to see my reality in terms of hard evidence as we gathered documents and interfaced with the "other side". Ultimately my divorce had to end in "Default" as my ex refused to respond to the actual divorce petition. Larry knew exactly what to do and how to handle things to get the default divorce granted. He was very congenial the entire time we worked together as well as direct in letting me know how the law works and what can be argued and how. I now have my full trust in my Attorney Lawrence Baker and I know you can do the same.

Posted by anonymous | July 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Amazing

Mr. Baker is hands down the best attorney in the upstate New York area. He has impeccable presence in the court room and is so down to earth during appointments. Helped me with my divorce case and won. Very pleased with him and his work.

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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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