Atty. W Patrick Baker

Atty. W Patrick Baker

W Patrick Baker is a lawyer practicing securities, banking, finance and corporate law. W received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University and A. and M.

New Orleans New Orleans 38 Years Experience 38 year
Call (504) 497-0511

Profile Summary

About W Patrick Baker at a glance

W Patrick Baker is an Associate based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Pickering & Cotogno. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business and securities. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1988), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana (1990), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. Co (1990). Educated at Southern University (J.D., 1988) and Louisiana State University and A. and M. College (B.A., 1984). Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • W Patrick Baker is a lawyer practicing securities, banking, finance and corporate law
  • W received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University and A. and M. College in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • W practices at Pickering & Cotogno in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

W Patrick Baker's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about W Patrick Baker

Where is W Patrick Baker's law office located?
W Patrick Baker's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Pickering & Cotogno. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does W Patrick Baker handle?
W Patrick Baker focuses on business, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has W Patrick Baker practiced law?
W Patrick Baker has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did W Patrick Baker go to law school?
W Patrick Baker earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact W Patrick Baker for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southern University
- 1988
B.A.
Louisiana State University and A. and M. College
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. Co
Admitted: 1990

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