Atty. Thomas C. Baird

Atty. Thomas C. Baird

Thomas Baird is a founding shareholder of Baird, Crews, Schiller & Whitaker, P.C. He leads the firm’s Estate Planning, Business Entities, Family Business Succession Planning, and Real Estate practices.

Temple Temple 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas C. Baird at a glance

Thomas C. Baird is a Founding Member & Shareholder based in Temple, Texas, practicing at Baird, Crews, Schiller & Whitaker, P.C.. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, tax, and poa. Admitted to practice in Texas (1978), U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (1980), and U.S. Tax Court (1994). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1977) and Texas Tech University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Texas American Bar Association. Serands clients in Temple, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas Baird is a founding shareholder of Baird, Crews, Schiller & Whitaker, P.C
  • He leads the firm’s Estate Planning, Business Entities, Family Business Succession Planning, and Real Estate practices

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas C. Baird's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas C. Baird handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Thomas C. Baird is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Texas →

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.

Thomas C. Baird is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Thomas C. Baird is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →

Tax Law

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

Thomas C. Baird is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Texas →

Power of Attorney

Thomas C. Baird is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas C. Baird

Where is Thomas C. Baird's law office located?
Thomas C. Baird's law practice is located in Temple, Texas. The firm is Baird, Crews, Schiller & Whitaker, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas C. Baird handle?
Thomas C. Baird focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, tax, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Thomas C. Baird practiced law?
Thomas C. Baird has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Thomas C. Baird go to law school?
Thomas C. Baird earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Thomas C. Baird for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas C. Baird directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Thomas C. Baird received?
Thomas C. Baird's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas
- 1977
B.A.
Texas Tech University
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1994

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