Robert Charles Baxter, Lawyer at Baxter Smith & Shapiro, P.C.

Robert Charles Baxter, Member Attorney
Insurance Defense, Labor Law, Products Liability, Negligence, Toxic Torts, Litigation, Arbitration, Appeals

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Address: 99 North Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801

Law Firm:	Baxter Smith & Shapiro, P.C.
Lawyer:	Robert Charles Baxter
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Lawyer Title:	Member
Practice Areas:	Insurance Defense, Labor Law, Products Liability, Negligence, Toxic Torts, Litigation, Arbitration, Appeals
Bio:	Robert C. Baxter is among the most experienced and formidable trial attorneys in the New York Metropolitan area. Mr. Baxter is also admitted to the United States Supreme Court and various Federal Appellate Courts. From 1989 to 1995, Mr. Baxter served as senior trial attorney for two major defense firms in New York City. In 1995, he left to form Baxter & Smith, P.C.; the predecessor firm to Baxter Smith & Shapiro P.C. Mr. Baxter has been involved in the defense of many construction accident cases including the March 15, 2008 crane collapse case. Also, he regularly lectures on a variety of topics involving the litigation and trial of complex torts. He is currently trial and appellate counsel to the State Insurance Fund of the State of New York for cases involving “grave injury” and has appeared on their behalf in the Court of Appeals, in the matter of Largo-Chiciaza v. Westchester Scaffold Equipment Corp. He previously served on the Executive Committee for the Torts, Insurance & Compensation Law (TICL) Section of the New York State Bar Association. Mr. Baxter lectures extensively for the New York State Bar Association and recently was a speaker at the Labor Law/Construction Accidents in New York – The Law and the Trial seminar where he conducted the cross examination of the plaintiff. He previously was a speaker at a seminar on Recent Developments in the Court of Appeals held in Killarney, Ireland. He also spoke at the New York State Bar Association’s 2002 Annual Meet
Admitted:	1989, New York; 1992, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York; 1992, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York;
College:	Long Island University, Class of 1982, B.A.
Law School:	Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, Class of 1986, J.D.
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Languages:	English

Lawyer Robert Charles Baxter, graduated from Long Island University, Class of 1982, B.A. Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, Class of 1986, J.D., is now employed by Baxter Smith & Shapiro, P.C. at 99 North Broadway Hicksville, NY 11801.Robert Charles Baxter is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Robert Charles Baxter as your lawyer, you should consider whether Robert Charles Baxter 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 Robert Charles Baxter has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Robert Charles Baxter's office is located at Hicksville, NY, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Robert Charles Baxter has been admitted in 1989, New York; 1992, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York; 1992, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York;. His or her practice areas include Insurance Defense, Labor Law, Products Liability, Negligence, Toxic Torts, Litigation, Arbitration, Appeals.

Robert Charles Baxter's college and law school education includes Long Island University, Class of 1982, B.A., Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, Class of 1986, J.D.. Other biographical background includes Robert C. Baxter is among the most experienced and formidable trial attorneys in the New York Metropolitan area. Mr. Baxter is also admitted to the United States Supreme Court and various Federal Appellate Courts. From 1989 to 1995, Mr. Baxter served as senior trial attorney for two major defense firms in New York City. In 1995, he left to form Baxter & Smith, P.C.; the predecessor firm to Baxter Smith & Shapiro P.C. Mr. Baxter has been involved in the defense of many construction accident cases including the March 15, 2008 crane collapse case. Also, he regularly lectures on a variety of topics involving the litigation and trial of complex torts. He is currently trial and appellate counsel to the State Insurance Fund of the State of New York for cases involving “grave injury” and has appeared on their behalf in the Court of Appeals, in the matter of Largo-Chiciaza v. Westchester Scaffold Equipment Corp. He previously served on the Executive Committee for the Torts, Insurance & Compensation Law (TICL) Section of the New York State Bar Association. Mr. Baxter lectures extensively for the New York State Bar Association and recently was a speaker at the Labor Law/Construction Accidents in New York – The Law and the Trial seminar where he conducted the cross examination of the plaintiff. He previously was a speaker at a seminar on Recent Developments in the Court of Appeals held in Killarney, Ireland. He also spoke at the New York State Bar Association’s 2002 Annual Meet. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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