Atty. David H. Baum
David H. Baum is a lawyer practicing adoption, conservatorship, guardianship and 2 other areas of law.
Adoption & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 48+ Years Experience
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About David H. Baum at a Glance
David H. Baum is an Attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at The Law Offices Of David H Baum A Professional Law Corporation. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, poa, adoption, and elder law. Admitted to practice in California (1978) and U.S. District Court, Central, Southern, Northern and Eastern Districts of California, U.S. Court of (1978). Educated at Loyola Marymount University (J.D., 1978) and Brandeis University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, San Fernando Valley and American Bar Associations State Bar of California and President, 1997-2006 and 2008—) American Academy of Adoption Attorneys (Fellow, 1992—) Academy of California Family Formation Lawyers (President, 2000-2006 and 2008—, Fellow: Academy of California Adoption Lawyers. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David H. Baum
- David H. Baum is a lawyer practicing adoption, conservatorship, guardianship and 2 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
- David practices at The Law Offices of David H. Baum A Professional Law Corporation in Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas Explained
David H. Baum's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David H. Baum handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Probate in Los Angeles
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Estate Planning & Probate in Los Angeles
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Power of Attorney in Los Angeles
David H. Baum is one of 32,920 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in California →
Adoption in Los Angeles
David H. Baum is one of 15,857 adoption attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adoption attorneys in California →
Elder Law in Los Angeles
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles Choose David H. 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 H. Baum's practice in the field of probate, estate planning, poa, adoption, and elder law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David H. Baum brings 48+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California and U.S. District Court, Central, Southern, Northern and Eastern Districts of California, U.S. Court of , David H. Baum can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering probate, estate planning, and poa, David H. Baum can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means David H. 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 H. Baum Handles in Los Angeles
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