Atty. Michael L. "Mike" Baker

Atty. Michael L. "Mike" Baker

Mike Baker began his practice in 1977 in Strong Pipkin’s Beaumont office. Over those years of practice, he handled or tried to conclusion all types of personal injury litigation: worker's compensation, vehicular collision, industrial, retail or commercial premises liability, railroad crossing accidents, FELA, Jones Act, general maritime and offshore rig accidents, and 42 USCA 1983 actions defending local governmental units involving civil rights violations, and/or work place discrimination/harassment, general products liability involving a host of products, medical malpractice, and toxic tort

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Profile Summary

About Michael L. "Mike" Baker at a glance

Michael L. "Mike" Baker is a personal injury, class action, and product liability attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP. Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1976) and Southern Methodist University (BA, 1973). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mike Baker began his practice in 1977 in Strong Pipkin’s Beaumont office
  • Over those years of practice, he handled or tried to conclusion all types of personal injury litigation: worker's compensation, vehicular collision, industrial, retail or commercial premises liability, railroad crossing accidents, FELA, Jones Act, general maritime and offshore rig accidents, and 42 USCA 1983 actions defending local governmental units involving civil rights violations, and/or work place discrimination/harassment, general products liability involving a host of products, medical malpractice, and toxic tort involving asbestos, silica, benzene and other chemical exposures

Practice Areas Explained

Michael L. "Mike" Baker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael L. "Mike" Baker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Class Action

Michael L. "Mike" Baker is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Texas →

Product Liability

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael L. "Mike" Baker

Where is Michael L. "Mike" Baker's law office located?
Michael L. "Mike" Baker's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael L. "Mike" Baker handle?
Michael L. "Mike" Baker focuses on personal injury, class action, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
Where did Michael L. "Mike" Baker go to law school?
Michael L. "Mike" Baker earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (BA, 1973).
How can I contact Michael L. "Mike" Baker for a consultation?
You can contact Michael L. "Mike" Baker directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Michael L. "Mike" Baker received?
Michael L. "Mike" Baker's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation.

Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University
- 1976
BA
Southern Methodist University
- 1973

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Houston’s Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine (2013)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale Hubbell, AV rated
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Texas Super Lawyer," Top 100 Houston Region (2008)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Texas Super Lawyer,” Texas Monthly Magazine (2006-2020)
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Beaumont)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (Beaumont)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (Beaumont)
- 2016
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (Beaumont)
- 2014
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation (Beaumont)
- 2012

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