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Atty. Ellen L. Baker

Atty. Ellen L. Baker

Member, Board of Trustees and Chair, 2000-2008, Anderson Educational Foundation. Member, Lifetime Honorary Membership of the Anderson Center for Autism/Anderson Center Services.

Millbrook Millbrook 43 yrs experience 43 year
Call (845) 723-2981 Book Appointment

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About Ellen L. Baker at a glance

Ellen L. Baker is a Partner based in Millbrook, New York, practforg at Mackey Catania & Whalen LLP. They haand 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in New York (1983), US District Court, Northern District (1983), and US District Court, Southern District of New York (1986). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1982) and Union College (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Millbrook, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Member, Board of Trustees and Chair, 2000-2008, Anderson Educational Foundation
  • Member, Lifetime Honorary Membership of the Anderson Center for Autism/Anderson Center Services
  • Member of the Poughkeepsie-Arlington Rotary Club
  • Member, Board of Directors of the Dutchess Community College Foundation
  • Member of the Board of Trustees of the Community Foundation of the Hudson Valley

Former Member

  • Board of Directors and Secretary, 2002-2006, Southlands Foundation
  • Children's Fund of the Astor Home

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practforg law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Millbrook 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 substantiand 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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Where is Ellen L. Baker's law office located?
Ellen L. Baker's law practice is located in Millbrook, New York. The firm is Mackey Catania & Whalen LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Ellen L. Baker practiced law?
Ellen L. Baker has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Ellen L. Baker go to law school?
Ellen L. Baker earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
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What awards or recognition has Ellen L. Baker receiandd?
Ellen L. Baker's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Practice Areas

Adult Guardianship Advance Directives Trusts and Estates Aged And Aging Ancillary Probate Contested Trusts And Estates Contested Wills Decedents Estates Elder Care Elder Guardianship Elder Law Estate Administration Estate Planning Estate Planning For Parents Of Handicapped Children Estate Planning For The Disabled Estate Planning For The Elderly Estate Planning For Unmarried Couples Estate Settlements Family Trusts Family Wealth Transfer Fiduciary Law Fiduciary Liability Fiduciary Litigation Guardian Ad Litem Guardianship Guardianship Administration Guardianship and Conservatorship Inheritance Living Trusts Living Wills Medicaid Planning Medicare and Medicaid Personal Planning Pet Trusts Powers Of Attorney Probate Probate Administration Probate Litigation Probate Taxation Special Needs Trusts Surrogates Court Practice Trust Administration Trust Law Trust Litigation Trust Planning Wills Wills and Probate

Education

J.D.
Albany Law School of Union University
- 1982
B.A.
Union College
- 1979

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1983
US District Court, Northern District
Admitted: 1983
US District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1986

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