Atty. David H. Baker
Member, George Washington University Law School Journal of International Law and Economics, 1977-1979. Author: "Section 214 of the Staggers Rail Act: Is it Working as Congress Intended," 14 University of Denver Transportation Law Journal 205, 1986; "Third Time's The Charm: The Exemption for Ferry Service," Vol. 41, No. 3, Your Letter of the Law, 1991.
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David H. Baker is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Law Offices of David H. Baker LLC. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1979). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 1979) and L' Institute d'Etudes Politiques, Paris, France (Certificat Pratique, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bar Association of the District of Columbia. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Member, George Washington University Law School Journal of International Law and Economics, 1977-1979
Author
- "Section 214 of the Staggers Rail Act: Is it Working as Congress Intended," 14 University of Denver Transportation Law Journal 205, 1986
- "Third Time's The Charm: The Exemption for Ferry Service," Vol. 41, No. 3, Your Letter of the Law, 1991
- Instructor, Transportation Regulation, University of Maryland and the Department of Defense (Military Traffic Management Command)
- President, Association of Transportation Law, Logistics and Policy, 1997-1998
- Board Member, 2001- and President, 2008-2009, International Consumer Product Safety and Health Organization - ICPHSO
- Hazardous Materials Transportation Editor, Association of Transportation Law Professionals, 2004-2007
- Adjunct Professor, Catholic University School of Law (2012- )
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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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