Atty. John M. Baker

Atty. John M. Baker

Mr. John M.

Washington Washington 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About John M. Baker at a glance

John M. Baker is an Of Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Stradley Ronon Stevens And Young Llp. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, zoning, securities, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1985) and District of Columbia (2000). Educated at Harvard University Law School (J.D., 1984) and Centre College of Kentucky (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John M. Baker is a lawyer practicing securities and investment companies, federal and state regulatory compliance, broker-dealer registration and reporting requirements and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Centre College of Kentucky in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • John practices at Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John M. Baker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John M. 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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Land Use & Zoning

John M. Baker is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in District of Columbia →

Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John M. Baker

Where is John M. Baker's law office located?
John M. Baker's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Stradley Ronon Stevens And Young Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John M. Baker handle?
John M. Baker focuses on business, zoning, securities, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John M. Baker practiced law?
John M. Baker has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did John M. Baker go to law school?
John M. Baker earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact John M. Baker for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard University Law School
- 1984
B.A.
Centre College of Kentucky
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1985
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2000

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