Atty. James E. Baker

Atty. James E. Baker

James E. Baker is a lawyer practicing construction law, construction accidents, construction equipment liability and 15 other areas of law.

Garden City Garden City 45 Years Experience 45 year
Call (516) 968-8796

Profile Summary

About James E. Baker at a glance

James E. Baker is an Associate based in Garden City, New York. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and employment. Admitted to practice in New York (1981), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1981), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1981). Educated at Pace University (J.D., 1980) and Fordham University (B.A., 1976). Active member of New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Garden City, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James E. Baker is a lawyer practicing construction law, construction accidents, construction equipment liability and 15 other areas of law
  • James E. received a B.A. degree from Fordham University in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • James E. practices in Garden City, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James E. Baker's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

James E. Baker is one of 44,425 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in New York →

Wrongful Death

James E. Baker is one of 28,053 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in New York →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James E. Baker is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James E. Baker is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Garden City 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 venue, and the substantive 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James E. Baker

Where is James E. Baker's law office located?
James E. Baker's law practice is located in Garden City, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E. Baker handle?
James E. Baker focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James E. Baker practiced law?
James E. Baker has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did James E. Baker go to law school?
James E. Baker earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact James E. Baker for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Pace University
- 1980
B.A.
Fordham University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1981

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