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Scott L. Baker

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  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Licensed for 35 years
Scott L. Baker
Scott L. Baker
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About Scott

Experienced 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.

 

Practice areas

OtherConstruction and developmentBusinessLawsuits and disputesLitigation
  1. Litigation: 30%

    35 years

  2. Lawsuits and disputes: 20%

    35 years

  3. Business: 20%

    35 years

  4. Construction and development: 20%

    28 years

  1. Insurance: 10%

    35 years

Contact

Baker & Associates

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

Website
www.bakerslaw.com 

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      DCResigned198803/12/2021
      CAActive198702/04/2021
      OHActive198504/18/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers4
      Legal guides0
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      AV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2013
      AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2012
      AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2011
      AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2010
      AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2009
      AV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2008
      AV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2007
      AV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2006
      AV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2005
      AV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2004
      AV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2003
      AV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2002
      AV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2001
      AV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2000
      AV RatedMartindale-Hubbell1999
      AV RatedMartindale-Hubbell1998
      AV RatedMartindale-Hubbell1997
      AV RatedMartindale-Hubbell1996
      AV RatedN/A1995
      AV RatedN/A1994
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      OwnerBaker & Associates1994 - Present
      Chief West Coast CounselAgency Rent-A-Car1990 - 1994
      Senior AssociateOberstein, Doniger & Fetter1988 - 1990
      AssociateWeissmann Wolff Bergman Coleman Grodin & Evall LLP1986 - 1988
      Judicial Law ClerkUnited States Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit1985 - 1986
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Los Angeles County Bar AssociationN/A1994 - Present
      State Bar of CaliforniaN/A1987 - Present
      Beverly Hills Bar AssociationN/A1986 - Present
      Ohio State Bar AssociationN/A1985 - Present
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Case Western Reserve University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor - Juris Doctor1985
      Ohio State University, ColumbusBS - Bachelor of Science1981

      Reviews

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      Review Scott Baker

      Scott takes care of my legal issues, so I can focus on my business

      Posted by

      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
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      A comfortable choice

      Posted by

      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.

      Client Review -Scott Baker

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      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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      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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      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.

      Attorney endorsements

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      Evan Dwin, Litigation Attorney on Sep 12, 2017
      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.

      Tre Lovell, Litigation Attorney on Jan 7, 2015
      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.

      Paul Molinaro, Insurance Attorney on Sep 14, 2014
      Relationship: Other

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Michael Burstein, Litigation Attorney on Apr 28, 2010
      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.

      David Mallen, Litigation Attorney on Aug 26, 2009
      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.

      Cliff Blondes, General practice Attorney on Feb 10, 2009
      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

      Galen Gentry, Litigation Attorney on Dec 8, 2008
      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.

      Cost

      RATES
      • Hourly Rates$250-$500/hour
        OTHER BILLING TYPES
        • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.
          25%-50%
        • Retainer Some attorneys require an upfront payment to secure their services before they begin their work.
          Always
        • Pro-bono Many lawyers provide free legal help to low-income clients. The percent listed indicates how much of a lawyer's practice is pro bono work.
          5%
        PAYMENT METHODS

        Cash, Check, Credit Card