Atty. James Baker
James Baker is a lawyer practicing tax, commercial, litigation and 1 other area of law. James received a B.S. degree from Bentley College in 1999, and has been licensed for 23 years.
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James Baker is a Counsel based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, practicing at Pierce Atwood LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on business, tax, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2003). Educated at University of Connecticut School of Law (J.D., 2004) and Bentley College (B.S. Accountancy, 1999). Serves clients in Portsmouth, NH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Baker is a lawyer practicing tax, commercial, litigation and 1 other area of law
- James received a B.S. degree from Bentley College in 1999, and has been licensed for 23 years
- James practices at Pierce Atwood LLP in Portsmouth, NH
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in New Hampshire
Practicing law in New Hampshire. Legal matters in New Hampshire are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portsmouth are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Hampshire state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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