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David H. Baum
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Licensed in California for 47 years
State: California
Acquired: 1978
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The Law Offices of David H. Baum A Professional Law Corporation
16255 Ventura Boulevard (ENCINO), Suite 840, Encino, CA, 91436
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Posted by Jennifer and Greg | July 21, 2010 | Adoption
Fantastic Adoption Attorney
Dave Baum was our attorney for the adoption of our daughter, and we could not have been happier or more pleased with his work. He worked with us throughout all the ups and downs of the process, and his knowledge of adoption law, his attentiveness, compassion as well as attention to detail, empathy an...
Posted by anonymous | June 07, 2009 | Adoption
A Very Fine Man and a Good Attorney
Wonderful for handling adoptions and estate planning. A very bright and caring person...not a typical attorney.
David H. Baum's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known David for over 17 years. He is one of the most professional and knowledgeable attorneys I know. He works tirelessly for his clients and is available for clients even on weekends and evenings. His practice includes adoption, surrogacy and all types of family formation law. I highly recommend him."
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"David is a very professional, knowledgable, and ethical attorney. I have had the pleasure of consulting and working with him over the last 18 years."
"I have known David for over a decade, primarily as the past-president of the Academy of California Adoption Lawyers. We have also worked together on legal matters. David's knowledge of adoption is extensive, and his ethics are above reproach. I highly recommend him as an adoption attorney in the greater Los Angeles area."
"I am pleased to endorse David Baum. He is a very knowledgeable adoption attorney, conscientious, hard-working, and very ethical. He is an asset to the legal profession, and to the adoption field in particular."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known David for about fifteen years and I've found him to be an excellent attorney, with extensive knowledge in the adoption field. His support staff is excellent as well."
Virginia Frank
Adoption lawyer
Experience
Honors
2010
Angel in Adoption, United States Congressional Coalition on Adoption
2005
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
Angel in Adoption, United States Congress's Coalition on Adoption Institute
1989
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1989 - Present
Attorney/Owner, THE LAW OFFICES OF DAVID H. BAUM, APLC
1988 - 1989
Partner/Attorney, SHERMAN, STAUBER & BAUM
1983 - 1988
Attorney, LAW OFFICES OF MILTON ZERIN
1980 - 1983
Attorney, SIMMONS RITCHIE SEGAL & STARK
1978 - 1980
Attorney, LAFOLLETTE JOHNSON SCHROETER & DEHAAS
Associations
2014 - Present
San Fernando Valley Estate Planning CouncilMember
2013 - Present
Woodland Hills estate and Tax Planning CouncilMember
2011 - Present
American Academy of Assisted Reproductive Technology AttorneysFellow
2005 - Present
Academy of California Family Formation LawyersFellow
2000 - Present
San Fernando Valley Bar Association, Probate and Estate Planning SectionMember
1992 - Present
American Academy of Adoption AttorneysFellow
1978 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2006 - 2010
Academy of California Family Formation LawyersPresident
2000 - 2005
Academy of California Family Formation LawyersPresident
1994 - 2010
Academy of California Adoption LawyersPresident
Education
1978
Brandeis University
B.A.
1975
Loyola Law School
JD
Speaking Engagements
2016
ACAL FAMILY FORMATION SEMINAR 2016
Applying the Rules of Professional Conduct & Ethical Practice of Law
2015
Children's Court Partnership CSULA
Navigating the Ethical Waters of Adoption Practice
2015
ACAL ADOPTION LAW SEMINAR
Pratice Tips: Ethics, Litigation, Developments in the Law
2009
NBI Continuing Education Program
Adoption Options: An Overview
Publications
2016
Syllabus ACAL 2016 Seminar
Ethical Quandaries in Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Law
2016
ACAL Syllabus
Attorney Competence
2015
www.adoptlaw.com
Services Provided to Members of the LBGT Commmunity
2014
www.adoptionhelp.com
FAQ's for Birthparents
2013
Syllabus ACAL 2013
Adoption Legal Protections to Consider in Assisted Reproduction Technology Cases
2012
COUNSEL LAW QUARTERLY
ADOPTION OPTIONS: AN OVERVIEW
2009
Syllabus ACAL 2009
Whose File Is It Anyway
1999
Adoption Law Update
Why Birthmothers Prefer Independent Adoption Over Agency Adoption
1992
Loving Journeys Series
Loving Journeys Guide to Adoption
1991
Adoption Law Update
Ethical Payment of Birth Mother Expenses
1990
ABA Antitrust Law Section publication
Adoption With A Heart, Selecting the Right Adoption Attorney
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers