David H. Baum

David H. Baum

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 47 years

Adoption Lawyer at Encino, CA
Practice Areas: Adoption, Guardianship, Probate

16255 Ventura Boulevard (ENCINO), Suite 840, Encino, CA

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Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Adoption 70%

Legal Guidance for Adoptive parents and birthmothers or birthparents.

70%

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Licenses

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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David H. Baum's Reviews

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15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tanya | March 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Amazing Lawyer!

My husband and I consulted with Mr. Baum, in March of 2016 to help us with a step parent adoption. We were unsure of how to go about it, I initially called his office and Mr. Baum was so helpful and answered all our questions without any hesitation, he never made us feel rushed when answering questio...ns. We decided to acquire his services right away, he invited we meet with him in his office and we did, he again went over everything we needed to know he was so thorough and extremely knowledgeable and really made us feel so comfortable and confident with the process. During the course of our case we encountered a couple of bumps in the road with the biological father, but no matter what Mr. Baum again made us feel really confident with the progress of the case. and always offered solutions. We ended up having a situation where the biological father served us papers, and unfortunately Mr. Baum does not handle the contested portion of the adoptions, but that didn't stop us, he suggested a lawyer whom he works closely with and she did not disappoint us, she too was amazing! Mr. Baum just works with and is the best!!! Fast forward to October 2016 we were officially done with our case and the outcome was exactly what we wanted!! Mr. Baum did not let us down one bit, anytime he was in vacation, he still would answer his emails and even call us. His staff is amazing and polite. Mr. Baum is extremely knowledgeable and very well known in the court system, which gave us much more confidence in him. We would definetly recommend Mr. Baum to anyone that is looking to proceed with the step parent adoption.

Posted by Ernie | July 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Special Needs Adoption

Mr. Baum's friendly and confident demeanor helped us in times of confusion with the adoption process and dealing with the delicate transitions for the other parties in involved. The staff's knowledge and friendliness helped us with all the additional information.

Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2010 | Adoption

David Baum is is "Da Bomb" as an adoption lawyer!

David Baum is professional, ethical, knowledgeable and truly at the top of his game. I have recommended him to many of my close friends who are considering domestic adoption. He helped us through the entire process, from preparing our birth mother letter, to finding a child that was eligible to adopt..., and to finalizing the match. We chose David because we felt he was trust worthy, and this proved true over time. He understands adoption from a personal and professional perspective, and is very committed to helping with family formation and is sensitive to the needs of all parties involved. David and his office staff are quick to respond to questions, and are extremely knowledgeable and thorough. If we are lucky enough to adopt again, we will go back to David and his team.

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David H. Baum's Lawyer Endorsements

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Virginia Frank

Adoption lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Janis Stocks

Adoption lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Loni Klein

Adoption lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bonnie Hiler

Adoption lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Alison Davis

Adoption lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Douglas Donnelly

Adoption lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Randall Hicks

Adoption lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

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 Council

Member

2013 - Present

Woodland Hills estate and Tax Planning Council

Member

2011 - Present

American Academy of Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys

Fellow

2005 - Present

Academy of California Family Formation Lawyers

Fellow

2000 - Present

San Fernando Valley Bar Association, Probate and Estate Planning Section

Member

1992 - Present

American Academy of Adoption Attorneys

Fellow

1978 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2010

Academy of California Family Formation Lawyers

President

2000 - 2005

Academy of California Family Formation Lawyers

President

1994 - 2010

Academy of California Adoption Lawyers

President

Education

1978

Brandeis University

B.A.

1975

Loyola Law School

JD

Speaking Engagements

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

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

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