Atty. David A. Baxter

Atty. David A. Baxter

David A. Baxter is a lawyer practicing municipal law, family law, residential real estate and 2 other areas of law.

Erie Erie 44 Years Experience 44 year
Call (814) 273-4233

Profile Summary

About David A. Baxter at a glance

David A. Baxter is a residential, probate, family law, real estate, and government attorney based in Erie, Pennsylvania. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1982) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (1983). Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1982) and University of Pittsburgh (B.A., 1979). Serves clients in Erie, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David A. Baxter is a lawyer practicing municipal law, family law, residential real estate and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • David practices in Erie, PA

Practice Areas Explained

David A. Baxter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David A. Baxter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Residential Real Estate

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Probate

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Real Estate Law

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

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

David A. Baxter is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Erie are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David A. Baxter

Where is David A. Baxter's law office located?
David A. Baxter's law practice is located in Erie, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David A. Baxter handle?
David A. Baxter focuses on residential, probate, family law, real estate, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has David A. Baxter practiced law?
David A. Baxter has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did David A. Baxter go to law school?
David A. Baxter earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact David A. Baxter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pittsburgh
- 1982
B.A.
University of Pittsburgh
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1983

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