Joseph Garrett Baxter

Joseph Garrett Baxter

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 53 years

Appeals Lawyer at Santa Rosa, CA
Practice Areas: Appeals

3510 Unocal Place, Suite 200, Santa Rosa, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 53 years

State: California

Acquired: 1972

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Location

O'Brien, Watters & Davis

3510 Unocal Place, Suite 200, Santa Rosa, CA, 95403

O'Brien, Watters & Davis

3510 Unocal Place, Suite 200, Santa Rosa, CA, 95403

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Posted by RJ | July 14, 2010 | Real Estate

An extraordinary attorney, guided by integrity and justice appropriately!

Firstly, Thank-you Joseph Baxter for your integrity and consistent honesty in alignment with the constitution of the United States of America! I was truly devastated when I found myself in search of another lawyer to represent me in two very complex cases. Not having a background in legal matters, I... was oblivious to the illegalities people exploited, while I was trying to regain ownership for my properties. Confused and naive to the justice system; thelong list of lawyers recommended to me appeared to only add injurious problems to the predictament I was already addressing. Prior to meeting attorney Joseph Baxter,I was introduced to several lawyers from Modesto to Redwood City. None of them held the qualities I felt were pertinent in selecting one to represent me in the court of law. Most of them, however, had calculated my financial prestige prior to our initial meeting. The emphasis revolved around extensive conversation regarding hefty funds within my reach. Each assured their services would be the final decree in which to bargain the remaining properties. As if by an intervention of Providence; (and trusting my intuition) the name in the phone book that pleased my senses was that of Joseph Baxter! I have discovered the value of utilizing this sixth sense favorably, as I have not been disappointed in selecting this professional to represent me! Even though I was quite disillusioned with substantial illegal manuvers thrown my way; attorney Joseph Baxter held the space for me to express my emotional trauma, without going there with me ( a valuable trait in itself). He listened intently to my friends regurgitating the formalities, with an alertness I had not witnessed before. Mr. Baxter, calmly revived the depressed, inactive unused documentation to appropriated status. Then immediately provided approachable solutions in which he contacted the opposing parties by phone within minutes. His profound ability to negotiate was unbelieveable! Such poise in his coorespondences, yet strength in his incontestable convictions! Even though my recollection of those first meetings were consumed in a state of heightened overaction succeeding the initial shock, I experienced an infinite bodily emotional sensation resulting in feelings of being in a safe and protected environment. Joseph Baxter truly brings such an aura of authenticity without touching or pushing his beliefs upon his clients accordingly.His mannerisms honor those about him, with a perfectly orchestrated space between each participant honorably. Very aware of each individual within the space, so as to provide ample room to explore the possibilities intelligently. Yet, all the while, his presence along with his extended legal capabilities, makes one know they are in the best of hands (not even State Farm could provide better hands of insurance) regardless of the predictament. Throughout these past years, his strength, compassion and wisdom has proved to be consistently authentic! Such a model of justice outspreads beyond himself, to that of his extraordinary staff. Each member holding the integrity and confidentiality of each client with honor, while delivering their particular specialty within the firm brilliantly. Upon visiting the firm, a dignified gentleman by the name of Ken, greets whomever appears through the doors with enduring compassion with unequiv dignified eloquence. Plus, he possesses the rare art of patience. AND( trust me on this one), he has the unique awareness to remind clients of neccessary materials that were due weeks prior, without making them feel "bad" or "wrong" in their forgetfulness, even though they may continue to go "unconscious" in their forgetfulness regarding documents, phone numbers, etc. His patience is much to be admired! I also had the privilege to work with a very knowledgeable and profoundly articulate lovely woman, named, Jeanette. Her talents are endless in navigating materials and documentation so as to find the absolutes in any case. This informative woman (wise beyond her years), who amongst the rest of the staf

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Mahsa Gholami

Appeals lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sarah Kaplan

Appeals lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joseph Baxter is the best of the best. He is a Certified Appellate Specialist and can handle any type of appeal (Civil and Criminal). I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2000

Certified Specialist - Appellate Law, State Bar of California

Work Experience

1971 - 1972

Legal Intern, United States Court Of Appeals Ninth Circuit

Associations

1978 - Present

Sonoma County Bar Association

Member

2001 - 2004

State Bar of California, Appellate Law Advisory Commission

Commissioner

Education

1972

Georgetown University Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1967

Rutgers University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

MCLE

How Not to Kill Your Appeal

2017

MCLE

Appellate Standards of Review

2015

MCLE

Appellate Standards of Review

2013

MCLE

How Not to "Kill" Your Appeal Before It Starts

2007

MCLE

Appellate Practice 2007

2005

MCLE

Standards of Appellate Review

2004

MCLE

Appellate Advocacy

Publications

2008

California Appellate Defense Counsel Cardozo's Canal and the Cow That Jumped over the Moon

2007

Rutter Group publication Holmes, Watson and the Riddle of Harmless Error

2005

Rutter Group publication The Most Favorable Standard of Review

1971

Georgetown University Law Review The Trial Court in the Hierarchy of Judicial Activism

1970

Patent Law Review Mathematics, Computers and In re Prater
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