Atty. Deborah B. Baum

Atty. Deborah B. Baum

Deborah B. Baum is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Litigation - Real Estate and Litigation - Trusts and Estates.

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Profile Summary

About Deborah B. Baum at a glance

Deborah B. Baum is a trusts, real estate, zoning, and estate litigation attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Pillsbury. Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1985). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Über uns

  • Deborah B. Baum is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Litigation - Real Estate and Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Deborah B., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2018
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Deborah B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Deborah B. Baum's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Deborah B. Baum handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Deborah B. Baum is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in District of Columbia →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Deborah B. Baum is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in District of Columbia →

Land Use & Zoning

Deborah B. Baum is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in District of Columbia →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Deborah B. Baum is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Deborah B. Baum

Where is Deborah B. Baum's law office located?
Deborah B. Baum's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Pillsbury. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deborah B. Baum handle?
Deborah B. Baum focuses on trusts, real estate, zoning, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
Where did Deborah B. Baum go to law school?
Deborah B. Baum earned their education at (J.D., 1985).
How can I contact Deborah B. Baum for a consultation?
You can contact Deborah B. Baum directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Deborah B. Baum received?
Deborah B. Baum's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1985

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Washington (D.C.)
- 2023

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