Atty. Peter William Baker

Atty. Peter William Baker

Peter William Baker is a lawyer practicing antitrust, civil litigation, civil rights and 2 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 30 Years Experience 30 year
Call (516) 689-0094

Profile Summary

About Peter William Baker at a glance

Peter William Baker is a business, ip, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2001), U.S. Court of Appeals U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit U.S. Supreme Court (2001), and U.S. District Court, New Jersey (2001). Educated at Temple University J.D. (—) and University of Pennsylvania B.A. (—). Serves clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter William Baker is a lawyer practicing antitrust, civil litigation, civil rights and 2 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Peter practices in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter William Baker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter William Baker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Peter William Baker is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

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

Peter William Baker is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Peter William Baker is one of 63,079 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Peter William Baker's law office located?
Peter William Baker's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter William Baker handle?
Peter William Baker focuses on business, ip, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Peter William Baker practiced law?
Peter William Baker has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
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Education

Temple University J.D.
- In Progress
University of Pennsylvania B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2001
U.S. Court of Appeals U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, New Jersey
Admitted: 2001

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