Atty. David C Baum
Mr. David C Baum is a lawyer practicing litigation, wills & living wills, real estate and 3 other areas of law.
Litigation & More Attorney · Serving La Grande, OR · 51+ Years Experience
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About David C Baum at a Glance
David C Baum is a Member based in La Grande, Oregon, practicing at Baum Smith & Eyre LLC. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on personal injury, estate planning, business, real estate, and poa. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1975). Educated at Willamette University (J.D., 1975) and Eastern Oregon College (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Union County and American Bar Associations Oregon State Bar Oregon Association of Defense Counsel Oregon Trial Lawyers Association. Serves clients in La Grande, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David C Baum
- Mr. David C Baum is a lawyer practicing litigation, wills & living wills, real estate and 3 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from Eastern Oregon College in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
- David practices at Baum Smith & Eyre LLC in La Grande, OR
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David C Baum's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David C Baum handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in La Grande.
Personal Injury in La Grande
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Estate Planning & Probate in La Grande
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
David C Baum is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Oregon →
Business & Corporate Law in La Grande
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David C Baum is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →
Real Estate Law in La Grande
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
David C Baum is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Oregon →
Power of Attorney in La Grande
David C Baum is one of 32,920 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Oregon →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in La Grande
Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in La Grande are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon 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 Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
La Grande Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a La Grande-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in La Grande Choose David C Baum
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 David C Baum's practice in the field of personal injury, estate planning, business, real estate, and poa.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David C Baum brings 51+ 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 personal injury, estate planning, and business, David C Baum can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in La Grande
A La Grande-based practice means David C Baum 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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Common Legal Issues David C Baum Handles in La Grande
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