Atty. Stuart D. Baker
Stuart D. Baker is a lawyer practicing corporate, real estate, litigation and 3 other areas of law.
Corporate & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 66+ Years Experience
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About Stuart D. Baker at a Glance
Stuart D. Baker is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Norton Rose Fulbright. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, tax, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1960), U.S. Court of Appeals, First and Second Circuits and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Distr (1962), New York Court of Appeals (1963), and Connecticut (1996). Educated at Columbia Law School (LL.B., 1960) and Hamilton College (B.A., 1957). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York Westchester County, Suffolk County, New York State, Inter-American and International Bar Associations Union Internationale des Avocats. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stuart D. Baker
- Stuart D. Baker is a lawyer practicing corporate, real estate, litigation and 3 other areas of law
- Stuart D. received a B.A. degree from Hamilton College in 1957, and has been licensed for 66 years
- Stuart D. practices at Norton Rose Fulbright in New York, NY
Practice Areas Explained
Stuart D. Baker's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stuart D. Baker handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in New York
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Intellectual Property in New York
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Tax Law in New York
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Civil Litigation in New York
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 New York 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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-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 New York Choose Stuart D. 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 Stuart D. Baker's practice in the field of business, real estate, ip, tax, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stuart D. Baker brings 66+ 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 New York, U.S. Court of Appeals, First and Second Circuits and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Distr, and New York Court of Appeals, Stuart D. Baker can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and ip, Stuart D. Baker can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Stuart D. Baker attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Stuart D. Baker Handles in New York
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