Atty. Lawrence Jay Baer

Atty. Lawrence Jay Baer

Lawrence Jay Baer is a lawyer practicing employment, employment & labor, litigation and 3 other areas of law. Lawrence received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years.

New York New York 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Lawrence Jay Baer at a glance

Lawrence Jay Baer is a Litigation Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New York (1984), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1985), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1987), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York Illinois (1987). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D., 1983) and State University of New York at Albany (B.A., 1980). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Lawrence Jay Baer is a lawyer practicing employment, employment & labor, litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Lawrence received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Lawrence practices at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Lawrence Jay Baer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lawrence Jay Baer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Employment Law

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

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Civil Rights

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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 New York 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 andnue, 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 Lawrence Jay Baer

Where is Lawrence Jay Baer's law office located?
Lawrence Jay Baer's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lawrence Jay Baer handle?
Lawrence Jay Baer focuses on contracts, employment, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Lawrence Jay Baer practiced law?
Lawrence Jay Baer has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Lawrence Jay Baer go to law school?
Lawrence Jay Baer earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Lawrence Jay Baer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1983
B.A.
State University of New York at Albany
- 1980

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York Illinois
Admitted: 1987

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