Barbara J. Baird

Barbara J. Baird

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 48 years

Probate Lawyer at Indianapolis, IN
Practice Areas: Probate, Adoption, Estate Planning ... +2 more

445 N Pennsylvania St Ste 401, Indianapolis, IN

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 48 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1977

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Law Office of Barbara J. Baird

445 N Pennsylvania St Ste 401, Indianapolis, IN, 46204-1893

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Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Adoption and Estate Planning

Barbara is an excellent attorney. She prepared all of our estate documents and handled our second parent adoption--she is very familiar with laws/procedures and was able to provide guidance when we needed to make decisions. She also handled every detail very well--we had a name change in the middle o...f the adoption proceedings, and she was careful to ensure that all appropriate documents that needed to be updated got taken care of. We highly, highly recommend her.

Posted by Paula | December 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate docs: Reliable analysis and preparation to meet your needs

We have used Barb's services for many years - through two sets of estate documents (including powers of attorney and wills). More recently she has worked with my parents to update their estate documents as well. I appreciate Barb's professionalism and ability to guide us through this planning pro...cess. She takes time to listen and patiently answers all our questions. She makes sure we understand the practical implications of our choices and gives us options. Barb is knowledgeable and responsive. I recommend her services.

Posted by Mary | December 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Estate Planning

I asked Barbara to prepare my Last Will and Testament, Durable Power of Attorney, etc. She was very easy to talk to, led me through the process with great questions, and alerted me to things I had not even considered. If I need legal advice in the future, I will go to her first and if she cannot he...lp, will accept her recommendation without reservation.

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Sarah Everett

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Barbara Baird is an experienced attorney in estate planning, adoptions and probate matters. I have looked up to Barb for a number of years as a mentor. She is caring, knowledgeable and well-known for her expertise, especially with the gay and lesbian community. I would not hesitate to send my family to Barb for legal services."

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Lesa Duvall

Adoption lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Barbara is a very caring and excellent adoption attorney. I recommend her to my clients who are in need of adoption legal services."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Best Local Attorney, Best of Indy

2009

Leadership Award, Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Barbara J. Baird

1993 - 2000

Associate Attorney, Macey Swanson & Allman

1991 - 1993

Owner, Law Office of Barbara J. Baird

1981 - 1991

Partner, Fillenwarth, Dennerline, Groth & Baird

1977 - 1981

Field Attorney, National Labor Relations Board, Region 25

Associations

2014 - Present

Indiana State Bar Association, SOGI Committee

Chairperson

2000 - Present

Indianapolis Bar Association, Estate Planning and Administration Section

Member

2000 - Present

Indiana State Bar Association, Probate, Trust and Real Property Section, Elder Law Committee

Member

Education

1977

Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington

J.D

1972

Allegheny College

B.A

Languages

English

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