Atty. James Baker

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.

Portsmouth Portsmouth 23 Years Experience 23 year

Profile Summary

About James Baker at a glance

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

James Baker's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

James Baker is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New Hampshire →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Baker is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Hampshire →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Baker

Where is James Baker's law office located?
James Baker's law practice is located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The firm is Pierce Atwood LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Baker handle?
James Baker focuses on business, tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Hampshire.
How long has James Baker practiced law?
James Baker has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did James Baker go to law school?
James Baker earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.S. Accountancy, 1999).
How can I contact James Baker for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Connecticut School of Law
- 2004
B.S. Accountancy
Bentley College
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2003

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