Scott L. Baker

Practice areas

Business Litigation, Construction Litigation: Business, General Litigation, Transportation/Maritime

Focus areas

Construction Defects, Litigation, Trade Secret, Transportation Law

Scott L. Baker is the leading attorney at Baker & Associates, a legal firm situated in Los Angeles, California. Within the dynamic landscape of the legal profession, Mr. Baker specializes in the areas of business litigation, construction law, insurance law, and transportation law, catering to a diverse clientele across the expansive Los Angeles vicinity. His adeptness extends to both contentious and non-contentious legal affairs, encompassing the formulation and negotiation of contracts, as well as matters pertaining to intellectual property and trade secrets.

Mr. Baker boasts an extensive legal tenure spanning over thirty years, indicative of his seasoned and proficient status in the field. His competence is underscored by a profound understanding of intricate details and an unwavering commitment to advocating for his clients’ interests. He holds a notable track record in various legal forums, including litigation, arbitration, mediation, and administrative hearings, encompassing both trial and appellate stages.

Beyond his stewardship of the law firm, Mr. Baker actively engages in pro bono initiatives and volunteer work. His role as a founding panel mediator for the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Mediation Program and his contributions as a pro bono arbitrator and mediator for the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, underscore his dedication to fostering access to justice. Additionally, his philanthropic endeavors extend to organizations such as Bet Tzedek legal services and causes dedicated to dog rescue.

Before establishing the framework of Baker & Associates, Mr. Baker’s professional journey included a clerkship under a federal judge and legal practice within California-based enterprises focusing on business and entertainment law. Notably, he held the prestigious position of former chief west coast counsel for Agency Rent-A-Car, Inc.

Educationally, Mr. Baker graduated with distinction from the Ohio State University, achieving a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He further honed his expertise at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, where he earned his law degree, subsequently obtaining his license to practice law in 1985. His legal acumen is acknowledged through active licenses in the states of Ohio, California, and the District of Columbia.