Atty. James Edward Baker
James Edward Baker is a lawyer practicing real estate, probate law, estate planning and 1 other area of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years.
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James Edward Baker is a probate, estate planning, business, and real estate attorney based in South Hadley, Massachusetts. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1985), Illinois (1985), and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1985). Educated at Western New England College (J.D., 1985) and University of Wisconsin (B.S., 1980). Serands clients in South Hadley, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Edward Baker is a lawyer practicing real estate, probate law, estate planning and 1 other area of law
- James received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
- James practices in South Hadley, MA
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James Edward Baker's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Edward Baker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
James Edward Baker is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Massachusetts →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James Edward Baker is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Massachusetts →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Edward Baker is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James Edward Baker is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →
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Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in South Hadley are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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