Lawyer R. Gordon Baker, Jr., graduated from Pepperdine University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1974 Hastings College of Law, University of California, J.D., 1977; Golden Gate University School of Law, LL.M., Taxation, 1989, is now employed by R. Gordon Baker, Jr. A Professional Corporation at 1850 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Suite 436 Walnut Creek, CA 94596.

While being a member of Contra Costa County (Taxation Section: President, 2001, Chair, 1993-1994, Vice Chair, 1992-1993, Director, 1991?; Member, Probate, Conservatorship and Guardianship Section) and American (Member, Sections on: Taxation, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law) Bar Associations; State Bar of California (Member, Sections on: Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law; Taxation Section, 1997?)., R. Gordon Baker, Jr. is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing R. Gordon Baker, Jr. as your lawyer, you should consider whether R. Gordon Baker, Jr. 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 R. Gordon Baker, Jr. has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though R. Gordon Baker, Jr.'s office is located at Walnut Creek, CA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

R. Gordon Baker, Jr. has been admitted in 1977, California, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; 1984, U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Tax Court. His or her practice areas include Closely Held Corporations; Estate Planning; Trusts; Closely Held Business Law; Family Wealth Transfer.

R. Gordon Baker, Jr.'s college and law school education includes Pepperdine University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1974, Hastings College of Law, University of California, J.D., 1977; Golden Gate University School of Law, LL.M., Taxation, 1989. Other biographical background includes Phi Alpha Delta; Order of the Coif. Member: Thurston Society; Moot Court Board. Author: "Family Business Entities: Much More than Death and Taxes," Contra Costa Lawyer, November, 2000; "Cut Loose," California Law Business, October 1998; "Split-Dollar Planning: It Still Works," Contra Costa Lawyer, December, 1996; "Planning for Transfers of Patentable Technology," Contra Costa Lawyer, December, 1995; "What is IRC Article 14 and Why Should You Know About It?" Contra Costa Lawyer, April, 1992. Deputy Attorney General, State of California, 1977-1979. Faculty Member, Seminars on Estate Planning, National Business Institute, 1999?. Member, Diablo Valley Estate Planning Council. Accredited Estate Planner, National Association of Estate Planners and Councils. (Certified Specialist, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization). You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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