Atty. Scott T. Baken

Atty. Scott T. Baken

Scott T. Baken is a principal in the White Plains, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C.

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Profile Summary

About Scott T. Baken at a glance

Scott T. Baken is a employment and litigation attorney based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Jackson Lewis PC. Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1985). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Scott T. Baken is a principal in the White Plains, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C
  • He has participated in numerous wrongful discharge and employment discrimination trials and appellate proceedings in both state and federal courts
  • Scott also defends employers in administrative proceedings before fair employment practice agencies, lectures and advises clients on subjects such as sexual harassment, reductions in force and the implementation of preventive personnel practices designed to increase productivity, enhance morale and ensure compliance with the many federal, state and local laws that impact the workplace
  • Scott educates employers on the legal and practical implications of workforce reductions, mass layoffs and plant closings, and assists companies in designing and implementing voluntary and involuntary group staffing programs
  • Scott works with experienced Jackson Lewis attorneys throughout the country who utilize an interdisciplinary approach to providing advice and counsel on the cutting edge of the reduction in force and workplace reorganization issues facing employers today
  • These attorneys have experience in: (1) disciplines such as employee benefits, employment and benefits-related litigation, labor relations and immigration law
  • (2) compliance with the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (“OWBPA”), the Worker Adjustment Retraining and Notification Act (“WARN”) and similar state laws
  • and (3) conducting statistical disparate impact analyses
  • In addition to employment law and human rights, Scott is passionate about music, movies and old pinball machines
  • Given the limited time for practice, Scott's schedule permits, he anticipates mastering the guitar by the time his teenage children graduate from college

Practice Areas Explained

Scott T. Baken's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott T. Baken handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

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

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Civil Litigation

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Scott T. Baken

Where is Scott T. Baken's law office located?
Scott T. Baken's law practice is located in White Plains, New York. The firm is Jackson Lewis PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott T. Baken handle?
Scott T. Baken focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Scott T. Baken go to law school?
Scott T. Baken earned their education at (J.D., 1985).
How can I contact Scott T. Baken for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Scott T. Baken received?
Scott T. Baken's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19; Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (White Plains).

Education

J.D.
Fordham University
- 1985

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (White Plains)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (White Plains)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (White Plains)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (White Plains)
- 2020

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