Atty. Richard E Baker

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.

Southfield Southfield 50 Years Experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

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 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 Practice

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

Probate

Richard E Baker is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Michigan →

Estate Planning & Probate

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 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Michigan →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Richard E Baker is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Richard E Baker is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Richard E Baker is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard E Baker

Where is Richard E Baker's law office located?
Richard E Baker's law practice is located in Southfield, Michigan. The firm is Seyburn Kahn, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard E Baker handle?
Richard E Baker focuses on probate, estate planning, employment, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Richard E Baker practiced law?
Richard E Baker has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Richard E Baker go to law school?
Richard E Baker earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.S. Chemistry, 1966).
How can I contact Richard E Baker for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Detroit
- 1976
B.S. Chemistry
University of Michigan
- 1966

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1976

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