Atty. Ciara R.M. Baker

Atty. Ciara R.M. Baker

Ciara Baker is a partner in the firm’s Transactional Department and chair of the Tax Practice. She advises clients ranging from emerging companies to established public companies on a broad array of executive and equity compensation matters.

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About Ciara R.M. Baker at a glance

Ciara R.M. Baker is a tax attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 2008). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ciara Baker is a partner in the firm’s Transactional Department and chair of the Tax Practice
  • She advises clients ranging from emerging companies to established public companies on a broad array of executive and equity compensation matters
  • Her experience includes equity incentive plans and awards, employment, retention, severance and change-in-control agreements, non-employee director compensation arrangements, and non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements

Practice Areas Explained

Ciara R.M. Baker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ciara R.M. Baker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Jurisdictional Context

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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

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Where is Ciara R.M. Baker's law office located?
Ciara R.M. Baker's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ciara R.M. Baker handle?
Ciara R.M. Baker focuses on tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
Where did Ciara R.M. Baker go to law school?
Ciara R.M. Baker earned their education at (J.D., 2008).
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What awards or recognition has Ciara R.M. Baker received?
Ciara R.M. Baker's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Boston College Law School
- 2008

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- 2026

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