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.
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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. Serands clients in Bridgehampton, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel J. Baker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Why local counsel matters in New York
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 andnue, 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.
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