Atty. Jon A. Baker
Jon A. Baker is a founding member of the firm and his practice focuses on the leasing, acquisition, disposition, financing, and development of various commercial properties, including office buildings, multi-family projects, industrial properties, raw land, and retail projects.
Real Estate Law Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX · 21+ Years Experience
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About Jon A. Baker at a Glance
Jon A. Baker is a real estate attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Walls Landry Baker & Oliver. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas (2005). Educated at University of Denver (J.D., 2005) and Emory University (B.A., 1997). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jon A. Baker
- Jon A. Baker is a founding member of the firm and his practice focuses on the leasing, acquisition, disposition, financing, and development of various commercial properties, including office buildings, multi-family projects, industrial properties, raw land, and retail projects
- Jon also represents institutional lenders in connection with the financing of real estate projects
- Jon was recently honored for his notable achievements in real estate law when he was named to Best Lawyers in America® for 2024
- Prior to founding WLBO, Jon was a partner at a Dallas law firm and he began his legal career as an associate with Powell Coleman & Arnold LLP, where he was later promoted to a partner of the firm
- Jon received his B.A. from Emory University in 1997 and his J.D. from the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law in 2005
- He spent his third year of law school as a visiting student at Southern Methodist University
- He is a member of the State Bar of Texas and the Real Estate Section of the State Bar of Texas
Practice Areas Explained
Jon A. Baker's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jon A. Baker handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dallas.
Real Estate Law in Dallas
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Dallas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Dallas Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Dallas-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Dallas Choose Jon A. Baker
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jon A. Baker's practice in the field of real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jon A. Baker brings 21+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Real Estate Practice
Concentrating on real estate means Jon A. Baker's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Dallas
A Dallas-based practice means Jon A. Baker attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Jon A. Baker Handles in Dallas
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