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Michael J. Baker, Partner Attorney
Commercial Litigation, Construction
Phone:714-427-7472
Web:www.swlaw.com
Address: Plaza Tower, 600 Anton Boulevard, Suite 1400, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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Law Firm:Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.
Lawyer:Michael J. Baker
Phone:714-427-7472
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Lawyer Title:Partner
Practice Areas:Commercial Litigation, Construction
Bio:Peer Reviewed | With more than 25 years of experience dedicated to the area of construction law, Mike Baker focuses his practice on the representation of design professionals, engineers, general contractors and public and private owners. His experience includes providing representation for business and contractual matters as well as disputes before arbitration panels, mediators and trial courts. He has also acted in the capacity of mediator, arbitrator, and served on project dispute resolution boards on selected building programs and projects.Mike’s transactional experience in both construction and design-related matters includes drafting contracts related to project delivery methods as well as drafting building program management agreements and construction management agreements for building programs ranging from $200 million to over $1 billion on behalf of contractors, design teams and owners. His experience as a trial lawyer is shown by having brought 20 cases to trial for decision or verdict, including venues in 11 different counties in the State of California and trials in multiple federal circuit court districts in California and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Additionally, Mike has arbitrated numerous cases in private arbitration on behalf of contractors, owners, engineers, architects, construction managers involving building and civil works. Community Involvement•CMAA Southern California Chapter Foundation, Vice Chair of Charity Golf Event Professional
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College:DePaul University, Class of 1981, B.A.
Law School:Pepperdine University School of Law, Class of 1984, J.D.
Membership: Professional Memberships and Activities, State Bar of California , Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), Southern California Chapter (2009-present) , Past Chapter President (2013) , Board Member (2007-present) , CMAA, Southern California Foundation Board , Founding Member… Read more Professional Memberships and Activities, State Bar of California , Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), Southern California Chapter (2009-present) , Past Chapter President (2013) , Board Member (2007-present) , CMAA, Southern California Foundation Board , Founding Member , Board Member (2010-present) , Past Treasurer , Engineering Contractors Association (ECA) , Board of Directors (2019) Read less
Web:www.swlaw.com
Languages:English

Lawyer Michael J. Baker, graduated from DePaul University, Class of 1981, B.A. Pepperdine University School of Law, Class of 1984, J.D., is now employed by Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. at Plaza Tower, 600 Anton Boulevard, Suite 1400 Costa Mesa, CA 92626.

While being a member of Professional Memberships and Activities, State Bar of California , Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), Southern California Chapter (2009-present) , Past Chapter President (2013) , Board Member (2007-present) , CMAA, Southern California Foundation Board , Founding Member… Read more Professional Memberships and Activities, State Bar of California , Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), Southern California Chapter (2009-present) , Past Chapter President (2013) , Board Member (2007-present) , CMAA, Southern California Foundation Board , Founding Member , Board Member (2010-present) , Past Treasurer , Engineering Contractors Association (ECA) , Board of Directors (2019) Read less, Michael J. Baker is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Michael J. Baker as your lawyer, you should consider whether Michael J. Baker offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Michael J. Baker has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Michael J. Baker's office is located at Costa Mesa, CA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Michael J. Baker's practice areas include Commercial Litigation, Construction.

Michael J. Baker's college and law school education includes DePaul University, Class of 1981, B.A., Pepperdine University School of Law, Class of 1984, J.D.. Other biographical background includes Peer Reviewed | With more than 25 years of experience dedicated to the area of construction law, Mike Baker focuses his practice on the representation of design professionals, engineers, general contractors and public and private owners. His experience includes providing representation for business and contractual matters as well as disputes before arbitration panels, mediators and trial courts. He has also acted in the capacity of mediator, arbitrator, and served on project dispute resolution boards on selected building programs and projects.Mike’s transactional experience in both construction and design-related matters includes drafting contracts related to project delivery methods as well as drafting building program management agreements and construction management agreements for building programs ranging from $200 million to over $1 billion on behalf of contractors, design teams and owners. His experience as a trial lawyer is shown by having brought 20 cases to trial for decision or verdict, including venues in 11 different counties in the State of California and trials in multiple federal circuit court districts in California and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Additionally, Mike has arbitrated numerous cases in private arbitration on behalf of contractors, owners, engineers, architects, construction managers involving building and civil works. Community Involvement•CMAA Southern California Chapter Foundation, Vice Chair of Charity Golf Event Professional . You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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