Atty. Gary Michael Baum

Atty. Gary Michael Baum

Atty. Gary Michael Baum is a lawyer practicing municipal law, land use law, environmental law and 4 other areas of law.

Cupertino Cupertino 42 Years Experience 42 year

Profile Summary

About Gary Michael Baum at a glance

Gary Michael Baum is a Member based in Cupertino, California, practicing at Law Offices of Gary M. Baum. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on tax, zoning, litigation, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in California (1984), U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1986), and Wisconsin (1995). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1984) and Whittier College (B.A., 1981). Active member of Beverly Hills, Long Beach, Los Angeles County (Chair, Legislative Review Subcommittee, 1988— Member: Executive Committee, Environmental Law Section, 1988— Attorney-Client Relations Volunteer Arbitrator, 1988—) State Bar of California Long Beach Barristers. Serves clients in Cupertino, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Atty. Gary Michael Baum is a lawyer practicing municipal law, land use law, environmental law and 4 other areas of law
  • Gary received a B.A. degree from Whittier College in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Gary practices at Law Offices of Gary M. Baum in Cupertino, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Gary Michael Baum's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary Michael Baum handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax Law

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Land Use & Zoning

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Gary Michael Baum is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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 Cupertino 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gary Michael Baum

Where is Gary Michael Baum's law office located?
Gary Michael Baum's law practice is located in Cupertino, California. The firm is Law Offices of Gary M. Baum. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary Michael Baum handle?
Gary Michael Baum focuses on tax, zoning, litigation, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Gary Michael Baum practiced law?
Gary Michael Baum has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Gary Michael Baum go to law school?
Gary Michael Baum earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Gary Michael Baum for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1984
B.A.
Whittier College
- 1981

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1986
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1995

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