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Scott L. Baker

Litigation Attorney at Los Angeles, CA

5.0   5 reviews
  • State Years
    California - CA 36 years
    Ohio - OH 37 years
    Dist. of Columbia - DC 34 years
  • Licensed for 36 years
    State CA
    Acquired 1987
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 37 years
    State OH
    Acquired 1985
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 34 years
    State DC
    Acquired 1988
    Status
    Resigned No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Scott

Learn Scott’s areas of practice.

EXPERIENCED BUSINESS LITIGATION & CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT ATTORNEY. CALL TODAY! 866-548-0871

We serve as Outside General Counsel for entrepreneurs and growing companies, with an emphasis in the construction industry, providing superior cost-effective legal and business solutions in collections, contracts, employment, insurance, and intellectual property matters. Litigation, mediation, arbitration and transactions.

 

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Baker & Associates
1875 Century Park East
Suite 1490
Los Angeles, CA, 90067-2515

Reviews

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Posted by Mike | September 21, 2015
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Scott takes care of my legal issues, so I can focus on my business
Scott does a great job of taking care of my legal issues, so I can focus on my Property Management business. I had an issue with a person that had purchased a building from me, and then many months later tried to make an issue that there was a problem with the 2nd floor of the building. We disclosed all in Escrow, but this person still tried to make an issue of it, and Scott quickly and efficiently took care of the issue. This is just one of the cases that Scott handled. His advice is extremely valuable and has certainly helped me make my business more successful. We just forward any possible legal issue to his office, and we are fortunate enough to have them as our attorneys. Mike MF Property Management
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Posted by anonymous | September 4, 2014
A comfortable choice
Having an aversion to the legal system and its convoluted procedures, it is of the utmost importance that I have a lawyer that I can trust competently to represent my interests, as well as one that can put my concerns at ease during the process. Scott Baker is an experienced lawyer who fulfills these requirements perfectly.
Posted by DAWIT | February 25, 2013
Client Review -Scott Baker
I am the CFO of a multi-disciplinary construction and maintenance company that operate throughout California. We have used Scott’s firm for consulting and litigation services for nearly 20 years. His firm has been consistently successful in protecting my company’s rights in various types of matters such as contract disputes, unfair trade practices, employment and collections. I have attended trials, arbitrations, administrative hearings and mediations with Scott and have found him to be fully prepared, responsive to our needs, aggressive yet sensible, and he has the rare ability to educate us on each process while considering the business implications of the legal options. I highly recommend Scott’s firm to everyone who wants a smart, intuitive, caring, diligent and protective attorney who approaches problems with sensible solutions.
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Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2009
studio3 design
Scott was recommended to me by a lawyer friend in DC to help me solve a dispute with a vendor/fabricator in CA who disappeared after payment, but prior to delivery of a custom made product. With persistance and creativity he helped us "catch the bad guy" and impressed our client as well. Scott's compassion for our issue, as well as his prompt professionalism provided our design firm with a positive result. I've also used Scott since to help successfully dissolve a partnership within my company. Without hesitation I've recommended him to folks within the architecture/design industry, as well as out. His advice to me has always been sound, reasonable and proactive.
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Posted by anonymous | January 2, 2009
what designs
I have an interior design company and have used Scott as our lawyer for nearly 8 years. He was successful in obtaining a judgment against a former business partner , and was able to get me a favorable settlements in several matters ,in which he was able to avoid litigation, issues and collection matters. I have recommended him to colleagues for whom he has achieved similar success. I find Scott to be helpfull , responsive and diligent, resulting in successful solutions for my company.
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Cost

Rates
  • Hourly Rates $ 250-500 per hour
  • Contingency 25%-50%
  • Pro bono 5 %
  • Retainer Always
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.9 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Owner
  • Baker & Associates
  • 1994 - Present
  • Chief West Coast Counsel
  • Agency Rent-A-Car
  • 1990 - 1994
  • Senior Associate
  • Oberstein, Doniger & Fetter
  • 1988 - 1990
  • Associate
  • Weissmann Wolff Bergman Coleman Grodin & Evall LLP
  • 1986 - 1988
  • Judicial Law Clerk
  • United States Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit
  • 1985 - 1986
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Education

  • Case Western Reserve University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor - Juris Doctor
  • 1985
  • Ohio State University, Columbus
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 1981

Associations

  • Los Angeles County Bar Association
  • 1994 - Present
  • State Bar of California
  • 1987 - Present
  • Beverly Hills Bar Association
  • 1986 - Present
  • Ohio State Bar Association
  • 1985 - Present
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Honors and Awards

  • AV Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2013
  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2012
  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2011
  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2010
  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2009
  • AV Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2008
  • AV Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2007
  • AV Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2006
  • AV Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2005
  • AV Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2004
  • AV Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2003
  • AV Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2002
  • AV Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2001
  • AV Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2000
  • AV Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 1999
  • AV Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 1998
  • AV Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 1997
  • AV Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 1996
  • AV Rated
  • 1995
  • AV Rated
  • 1994
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Attorney endorsements

Received (7)
Given (6)
Endorse Scott
Litigation Attorney | Sep 12
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"Scott is an outstanding litigator. He is knowledgeable and sincere and he commits himself completely to his clients’ cases. I recommend Scott to anyone seeking experienced representation in a business dispute."
Litigation Attorney | Jan 07
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Scott is an excellent attorney. His experience and knowledge as a litigator is top-notch, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Scott or work with him as co-counsel."
Insurance Attorney | Sep 14
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer."
Litigation Attorney | Apr 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Scott has one of those outstanding minds that can grasp issues very quickly. I have referred him a variety of types of litigation matters over the years and he has always obtained results that my clients were happy receiving. He has a very good "bedside manner" and understands what it takes to resolve disputes in an efficient manner."
Litigation Attorney | Aug 26
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Scott Baker is one of my very few "go-to" lawyers for business litigation on behalf of my trusted friends and clients. It has also been my pleasure to assist Scott in achieving excellent results for his clients in employment matters. His legal experience, presentation skills, and sense of humor make him an extraordinarily effective guy to have on your side. Scott connects well with clients, judges, co-counsel, and even opposing lawyers. I offer my highest endorsement to Scott Baker."
General practice Attorney | Feb 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Scott Baker for a very long time and am very impressed with the professional manner in which he aggressively represents his clients in the construction industry and as outside general counsel for his many clients solving day-to-day legal needs with compassion and sincerity"
Litigation Attorney | Dec 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Scott for over 10 years. He is an experienced, successful litigator and is very committed to his clients."
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