Atty. Daniel J. Baker
Daniel J. Baker serves as co-chair of the Long Island Land Use Practice and represents clients in land use and zoning matters, general real estate transactions, industrial development agency (IDA) and municipal benefits, environmental matters, tax certiorari and condemnation, corporate law, and civil litigation.
Land Use & More Attorney · Serving Bridgehampton, NY · 33+ Years Experience
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About Daniel J. Baker at a Glance
Daniel J. Baker is a Shareholder based in Bridgehampton, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on real estate and zoning. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Easte (1993). Educated at Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center (J.D., 1992) and State University of New York at Albany (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Bridgehampton, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel J. Baker
- Daniel J. Baker serves as co-chair of the Long Island Land Use Practice and represents clients in land use and zoning matters, general real estate transactions, industrial development agency (IDA) and municipal benefits, environmental matters, tax certiorari and condemnation, corporate law, and civil litigation
- Dan’s clients range from small businesses and local developers to large national and international retailers and shopping center owners
- With deep local business, government and community roots, Dan advises clients on local laws and customs, helping them navigate the real estate and municipal processes
- Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Recipient, Herald Community Newspapers, 'Top Lawyer of Long Island Award,' 2024 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New York Metro Super Lawyers, 2022-2025 •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023 •Listed, Long Island Business News, “Top 25 Power Lawyers,” 2021 •Listed, Long Island Business News, “Who’s Who in Commercial and Residential Real Estate,” 2021 •Recipient, Touro Law Center, “Paul S. Miller Award,” 2019 •Recipient, Touro Law Center, “Law School Service Award,” 2017 •Recipient, Long Island Business News, “Leadership in Law Award,” 2017 •Selected, Touro Law Center, “Public Interest Attorney of the Year,” 2011 •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
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Daniel J. Baker's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel J. Baker handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Bridgehampton.
Real Estate Law in Bridgehampton
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Land Use & Zoning in Bridgehampton
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Bridgehampton
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bridgehampton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Bridgehampton Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Bridgehampton-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Bridgehampton Choose Daniel J. Baker
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel J. Baker's practice in the field of real estate and zoning.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel J. Baker brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate and zoning, Daniel J. Baker can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Bridgehampton
A Bridgehampton-based practice means Daniel J. Baker attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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