Atty. James Emmett Baker

Atty. James Emmett Baker

James Emmett Baker is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, trusts law, guardianships law. James received a B.A. degree from The Ohio State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Palm City Palm City 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About James Emmett Baker at a glance

James Emmett Baker is a trusts, estate planning, poa, and elder law attorney based in Palm City, Florida. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1985). Educated at Western State University at San Diego (J.D., 1982) and The Ohio State University (B.A. University, 1977). Serands clients in Palm City, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Emmett Baker is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, trusts law, guardianships law
  • James received a B.A. degree from The Ohio State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • James practices in Palm City, FL

Practice Areas Explained

James Emmett Baker's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James Emmett Baker is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Florida →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James Emmett Baker is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Florida →

Power of Attorney

James Emmett Baker is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Florida →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

James Emmett Baker is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Emmett Baker

Where is James Emmett Baker's law office located?
James Emmett Baker's law practice is located in Palm City, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Emmett Baker handle?
James Emmett Baker focuses on trusts, estate planning, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has James Emmett Baker practiced law?
James Emmett Baker has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did James Emmett Baker go to law school?
James Emmett Baker earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A. University, 1977).
How can I contact James Emmett Baker for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Western State University at San Diego
- 1982
B.A. University
The Ohio State University
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1985

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