Atty. Richard E Baker
Richard E Baker is a lawyer practicing estate planning, employee benefits, health care law and 4 other areas of law. Richard received a B.S. degree from University of Michigan in 1966, and has been licensed for 50 years.
Employee Benefits & More Attorney · Serving Southfield, MI · 50+ Years Experience
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About Richard E Baker at a Glance
Richard E Baker is a Member based in Southfield, Michigan, practicing at Seyburn Kahn, P.C.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, employment, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1976) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan and U.S. Tax Court (1976). Educated at University of Detroit (J.D., 1976) and University of Michigan (B.S. Chemistry, 1966). Active member of Detroit and American Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan. Serves clients in Southfield, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Richard E Baker
- Richard E Baker is a lawyer practicing estate planning, employee benefits, health care law and 4 other areas of law
- Richard received a B.S. degree from University of Michigan in 1966, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Richard practices at Seyburn Kahn, P.C. in Southfield, MI
Practice Areas Explained
Richard E Baker's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard E Baker handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Southfield.
Probate in Southfield
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Estate Planning & Probate in Southfield
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Richard E Baker is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Michigan →
Employment Law in Southfield
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Richard E Baker is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →
Business & Corporate Law in Southfield
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Richard E Baker is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →
Tax Law in Southfield
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Richard E Baker is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Michigan →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Southfield
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Southfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Southfield Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Southfield-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 Southfield Choose Richard 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 Richard E Baker's practice in the field of probate, estate planning, employment, business, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Richard E Baker brings 50+ 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 Michigan and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan and U.S. Tax Court, Richard E Baker can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering probate, estate planning, and employment, Richard 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 Southfield
A Southfield-based practice means Richard E 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 Richard E Baker Handles in Southfield
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