Administrative & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 43+ Years Experience
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About Mary E. Baker at a Glance
Mary E. Baker is a Harris Co. Atty.'s Off. based in Houston, Texas. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on litigation, civil rights, and government. Admitted to practice in New York Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court (1983), Texas (1986), US Supreme Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (1991), and U.S. District Court, Northern Districts of Texas (1993). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1982) and Canisius College (B.A., 1973). Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mary E. Baker
- Ms. Mary E. Baker is a lawyer practicing administrative, civil rights, federal practice and 2 other areas of law
- Mary E. received a B.A. degree from Canisius College in 1973, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Mary E. practices in Houston, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Mary E. Baker's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mary E. Baker handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Civil Litigation in Houston
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Civil Rights in Houston
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Mary E. Baker is one of 69,634 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Texas →
Government & Administrative Law in Houston
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Mary E. Baker is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
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 Houston 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.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-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 Houston Choose Mary E. 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 Mary E. Baker's practice in the field of litigation, civil rights, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mary E. Baker brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court, Texas, and US Supreme Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, Mary E. Baker can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering litigation, civil rights, and government, Mary E. Baker can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means Mary E. 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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