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 - 4 of 4 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Gina | May 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The Best.

Larry is a go getter and will fight for his client. He puts him self in the shoes of his client and fights to the end for them. I appreciate all that Larry has done for me and I would recommend him to anyone looking to have success in a custody/family court case. Thank you Larry I truly appreciate yo...u and all that you've done and all of the outstanding advice you gave me even if I wasn't ready to hear it.

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 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 lynn | December 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Goes above and beyond.

Larry was my savior while dealing with a very contentious divorce. I'm not really sure that I would have survived it without his empathy and guidance. He was my backbone when I felt I couldn't go on any longer and was ready to just throw in the towel...just to have it over with. He wouldn't let me bo...w down and I am forever grateful for this. His knowledge and expertise in family court is exceptional. I ended up with everything that I was entitled to and was happy as one could be with a divorce. I will recommend Larry for as long as he practices law. You couldn't ask for a better advocate for your best interests than 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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