Atty. Michael R. Baker
Year Joined Firm 1982 Certified Legal Specialties Mediator Representative Clients American Family Insurance Company United Fire Insurance Company CNA Insurance Company Safeco Insurance Company Geico Insurance Company Northland Insurance Company Health Systems, Inc. CCMSI Self Insurance Program Administrator National Indemnity Group Classes/Seminars Recurring Faculty Member of the Annual Trial Academy, Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers Recurring Speaker at various Continuing Legal Education Seminars Professional Associations and Memberships AV rating by Martindale Hubbell The Association
Personal Injury & More Attorney · Serving Columbia, MO · 46+ Years Experience
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About Michael R. Baker at a Glance
Michael R. Baker is a Partner based in Columbia, Missouri, practicing at Ford, Parshall & Baker, L.L.C.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Missouri U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri U.S. District Court Eastern District of Mi (1980). Educated at University of Missouri Columbia School of Law, Columbia, Missouri (J.D., 1980) and Southeast Missouri State University (B.S., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Columbia, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael R. Baker
Year Joined Firm 1982 Certified Legal Specialties Mediator Representative Clients American Family Insurance Company United Fire Insurance Company CNA Insurance Company Safeco Insurance Company Geico Insurance Company Northland Insurance Company Health Systems, Inc. CCMSI Self Insurance Program Administrator National Indemnity Group Classes/Seminars Recurring Faculty Member of the Annual Trial Academy, Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers Recurring Speaker at various Continuing Legal Education Seminars Professional Associations and Memberships AV rating by Martindale Hubbell The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys The Missouri Bar American Bar Association Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers Boone County Bar Association Fraternities/Sororities Phi Delta Phi
Practice Areas Explained
Michael R. Baker's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael R. Baker handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Columbia.
Wrongful Death in Columbia
Michael R. Baker is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Missouri →
Personal Injury in Columbia
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.
Michael R. Baker is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →
Product Liability in Columbia
Michael R. Baker is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Missouri →
Civil Litigation in Columbia
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael R. Baker is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →
Health Care Law in Columbia
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Michael R. Baker is one of 66,157 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Missouri →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Columbia
Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri 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 Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Columbia Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Columbia-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 Columbia Choose Michael R. 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 Michael R. Baker's practice in the field of wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, litigation, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael R. Baker brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful death, personal injury, and product liability, Michael R. Baker can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Columbia
A Columbia-based practice means Michael R. Baker attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael R. Baker Handles in Columbia
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