Atty. Gerald Lee Baker

Atty. Gerald Lee Baker

Gerald Lee Baker is a lawyer practicing trusts & estate administration, age discrimination, business arbitration and 109 other areas of law. Gerald received a B.A. degree from Bowling Green State University in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years.

Canton Canton 58 yrs experience 58 year
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Profile Summary

About Gerald Lee Baker at a glance

Gerald Lee Baker is a Member based in Canton, Ohio, practicing at Law Offices of Gerald L. Baker. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on formation, wills, trusts, contracts, and discrimination. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1968), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1970), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1981). Educated at The Ohio State University (J.D., 1968) and Bowling Green State University (B.A. Political, 1965). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Canton, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Gerald Lee Baker is a lawyer practicing trusts & estate administration, age discrimination, business arbitration and 109 other areas of law
  • Gerald received a B.A. degree from Bowling Green State University in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • Gerald practices at Law Offices of Gerald L. Baker in Canton, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Gerald Lee Baker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerald Lee Baker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Wills

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Trusts

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Contracts

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Workplace Discrimination

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Canton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gerald Lee Baker

Where is Gerald Lee Baker's law office located?
Gerald Lee Baker's law practice is located in Canton, Ohio. The firm is Law Offices of Gerald L. Baker. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerald Lee Baker handle?
Gerald Lee Baker focuses on formation, wills, trusts, contracts, discrimination. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Gerald Lee Baker practiced law?
Gerald Lee Baker has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did Gerald Lee Baker go to law school?
Gerald Lee Baker earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.A. Political, 1965).
How can I contact Gerald Lee Baker for a consultation?
You can contact Gerald Lee Baker directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Gerald Lee Baker received?
Gerald Lee Baker's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Practice Areas

Age Discrimination Business Arbitration Trusts & Estate Administration Banking and Commercial Business & Succession Planning Business Associations Law Business Cooperatives Business Crimes Business Development Business Dissolutions Business Enterprises Business Estate Planning Business Formation Business Fraud Business Law Business Litigation Business Mediation Business Organization Business Planning Business Regulation Business Reorganization Business Start Business Successions Business Syndication Business Taxation Business Torts Business Transactions Business Transfers Business Trusts Business Valuation Buy Buying and Selling of Businesses Closely Held Business Estate Planning Closely Held Business Law Closely Held Business Taxation Commercial Commercial Law Complex Business Litigation Contested Trusts And Estates Contested Wills Contracts & Agreements Cooperative Taxation Decedents Estates Elder Abuse Elder Care Elder Law Elder Rights Emerging Business Law Emerging Growth Companies Entrepreneurial Business Law Environmental Law Estate Administration Estate Bankruptcy Estate Litigation 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 Business Law Family Business Mediation Family Business Successions Family Trusts Family Wealth Transfer Fiduciary Law Fiduciary Liability Fiduciary Litigation Financial Planning Inheritance International Business Law International Estate Planning International Joint Ventures International Trusts And Estates Joint Ventures Limited Liability Company Law Litigation Living Trusts Living Wills Minority Business Law Missing Heir Searches Offshore Trusts Pass Personal Planning Pet Trusts Powers Of Attorney Private Business Law Privatization Probate Probate & Estate Planning Professional Practices Retirement Planning Sell Agreements Small Business Law Sole Proprietorships Special Needs Trusts Strategic Alliances Successions Surrogates Court Practice Through Entities Trade And Professional Associations Trade Association Law Trust Administration Trust And Estate Collections Trust Law Trust Litigation Trust Planning Trusts and Estates Unclaimed Property Ups Wealth Planning Wealth Preservation Wills

Education

J.D.
The Ohio State University
- 1968
B.A. Political
Bowling Green State University
- 1965

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1968
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1970
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1981

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