Stephen L. Baker

Stephen L. Baker

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 37 years

Real estate Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Family, Business ... +2 more

6010 Maywood Forest Drive, Houston, TX

About Stephen

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Real Estate 35%

Mr. Baker, as a seasoned attorney and former bank president, has first-hand experience in both residential and commercial real property interests such as: Document preparation Covenant analysis Survey review Drafting of purchase and sale agreements

40 years

35%
Family 20%

Baker Law Firm deals with all issues of divorce, modification of existing decrees, and marital property and so drafts agreements incident to divorce, and pre/post marital agreements, as well as: •Child-related issues, including child support, child custody, visitation and paternity •Property issues, including property division and high-net-worth property division •Divorce, both contested and uncontested •Grandparent rights •Modification, enforcement, and contempt issues

40 years

20%
Business 15%

Stephen Baker aggressively works toward resolving commercial disputes and provides ongoing advice and counsel on the handling of commercial disputes that are based on cause of action such as: •Breach of contract •Breach of Warranty •Deceptive Trade Practices Act (“DTPA”) •Breach of confidentiality and non-competition provisions •Collection of amounts due •General contract disputes •Disputes between sellers and buyers of goods •Disputes between co-owners of business

40 years

15%
Probate 15%

Mr. Baker is experienced in the drafting of wills, testamentary and inter vivos trusts, family limited partnerships, directives to physicians (commonly known as a “Living Will”), durable powers of attorney for healthcare, and statutory durable powers

40 years

15%
Wills and Living Wills 15%

Over a lifetime, we accumulate assets that we want to be used for the care and well-being of our surviving spouse, to be passed on to our children, or gifted to charitable or religious organizations and to effect these transfers with minimal cost and expense. Often, we must address the special needs of some children or issues arising from remarriage and blended families.

40 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 37 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1988

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Stephen L Baker, PLLC

6010 Maywood Forest Drive, Houston, TX, 77088

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Stephen L. Baker's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Becky | July 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Attorney with grit and determination

I hired my attorney because I needed someone with wisdom and maturity to handle a very tricky case. I explained to Mr. Baker that he would be defending me against the devil incarnate! His reply was that he "has put lipstick on a few pigs before!" And in fact he has been successful at doing so. We hav...e won our case in court and we are currently still fighting a matter for which I am confident that we will prevail. If you are looking for someone with salt and determination, Mr. Baker is for you! I appreciate that he is not a brand new attorney but has life experience as well as many years of legal experience.

Posted by Kirk | July 13, 2017 | Oil & Gas

I have know Stephen baker for over 40 years and will attest to his abilities as a fine Attorney. I would rate him as excellent.

I have worked with Stephen on Oil & Gas matters and will confirm his knowledge and abilities in contract evaluation. I was very impressed with his level of detail and grasp of oil and gas law.

Posted by Jim | July 10, 2017

Jim Chandler, neighbor and fellow director

Stephen is an excellent lawyer, well versed completely trustworthy and a very competent communicator.

Posted by Frank | July 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Stephen Baker, Esquire

I hired Mr. Baker. I was involved in a very complicated civil case that lasted almost three years. Mr. Baker handled my case very professionally. He has an excellent knowledge of the law. He is an ethical person. In a nutshell Mr. Baker is a person you can trust.

Posted by Tirey | July 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney

A high integrity attorney I have know for over 30 years

Stephen Baker is the kind of attorney that an attorney would call if he had a question. He is knowledgable, fair, and most of all honest. I have relied on this man's advice for over 30 years, and have never been disappointed.

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Stephen L. Baker's Lawyer Endorsements

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Allen Segal

Real estate lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I first met him as opposing counsel 25 years ago. He was knowledgeable and well prepared. I am working with him now family law/real estate matter . No change - still very knowledgeable and well prepared - I endorse this lawyer without reservation."

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Thomas Conner

Real estate lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is a seasoned practitioner in his field and is well versed in handling real estate matters from simple to complex, residential or commercial. He is a "go-to" lawyer in his field. He is a man of integrity and honesty and clients can rely on him for accuracy and fairness."

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Issa Tannous

Probate lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Stephen L. Baker. He is a lawyer of the utmost integrity who rigorously champions his clients' interests. He is a pragmatic problem solver with a passion for solutions and results. His legal acumen is surpassed only by his uncompromising pursuit of justice for his clients, whom he fearlessly defends. I'm proud to call Stephen L. Baker my friend. Aside from being great lawyer, he is an even better person."

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William Moore

Business lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Stephen Baker has a sharp analytical mind enabling him to identify problems. I've often asked his advice and rely on it."

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Annilee Reed

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William Moore

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1988

Order of the Lytae, South Texas College Of Law

1987

LeRoy Jeffers Moot Court Intramural- Fifth Rated Oralist, South Texas College od Law

1987

Who’s Who Among American Law Students", Summa Publishing

1987

American Jurisprudence Award- Wills, Trusts, and Estates, South Texas College of Law

1987

American Jurisprudence Award- Pre-Trial Procedure, South Texas College of Law

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, Stephen L Baker, PLLC

2004 - 2010

Associate, Oppel, Goldberg & Williams, PLLC

2004 - 2010

Of Counsel, Oppel, Goldberg & Williams, PLLC

2001 - 2004

Of Counsel, Ross, Banks, May, Cron & Cavin, PC

1997 - 2001

General Counsel, CICcorp, Inc.

1991 - 1995

Municipal Judge, City Of Bryan, Texas

1980 - 1985

President, Commerce National Bank, College Station TX

1972 - 1980

Loan Officer, Mercantile Bank. Guaranty Nat'l Bank, Arlington Savings Assoc.

Associations

1988 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

1972 - Present

Association of Former Student- Texas A&M University

Member

Education

1988

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

Texas A&M University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2001

Manual of Credit and Commercial Law, 93rd Ed. (2001), National Association of Credit Management Personal Property and Landlords’ Liens in Texas.

Languages

English

Activity

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