Christopher M. Baker

Christopher M. Baker

 
  • Gov & Administrative Law
  • Virginia
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Lawyer Rating and Reviews
Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
Brian M. Latuga
Brian M. Latuga April 30, 2020
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Mr. Baker is not just a phenomenal lawyer. He is a person deserving of the highest ratings in nearly all aspects of life. He lives his life to help others and see other succeed. His friendships, home life, community involvement, and work life are all examples of the "best" that someone can be. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I have known Mr. Baker since sometime in 2010 when he was a prosecutor and I was a police officer. We worked together at the prosecutor's office from 2013-2015.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client
  • Opposing Client

I have been a police officer witness for Mr. Baker when he was prosecuting. Later, I was opposing counsel to Mr. Baker when I was prosecuting and he was defending criminal matters. Currently, Mr. Baker has become a trailblazer in Bankruptcy law and is my go-to Bankruptcy attorney.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I worked with Mr. Baker between 2013-2015.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Mr. Baker is highly intelligent, well spoken, precise, and fluid both in and out of the courtroom.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

There are attorneys that know the basics, and then there are those that dive into the law for the intricacies. Mr. Baker knows the law for his area of practice (and others) with great detail.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

His ability to navigate the law and find solutions is second to none.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Well spoken, effective, open, and precise. Mr. Baker has incredible communication skills.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Mr. Baker is simply a good person. His attention to ethical rules and his moral compass are a breath of fresh air in an otherwise susceptible community.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Bankruptcy
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Business Advising
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Pro Bono and Community Services
  • Transactions
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology
Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
There are few attorneys that I would recommend so highly as Mr. Baker.
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes