About Peter Harrison

Peter Harrison Baker is a lawyer based in Dundee, New York, with over 4 decades in the field in the legal field. His practice specializes in household law, covering critical regions similar to divorce, parental custody, and help. Additionally, Mr. Baker extends his talent to corporate law, property planning, property law, and elder law. This wide spectrum of services lets in him to cater to clients, addressing a number of legal needs in the network. Mr. Baker earned his Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1978. Shortly thereafter, he was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1979, the place he has maintained an active license since that point.

His professional journey additionally consists of admission to the State Bar of California in 1978; however, he resigned from this license in 2018. This twin admission supports his practicing law in more than one jurisdictions, improving his legal acumen. Throughout his profession, Mr. Baker has been deeply involved in his local legal network. He served because the First Assistant Public Defender for Steuben County from 1989 to 2000, a position that indicates his dedication to public service. His duties covered representing clients who could not afford legal advocacy, demonstrating his commitment to justice and community welfare. From 1999 onwards, he has held the position of Examiner of Accounts for Steuben County, a role appointed by the Appellate Division, 4th Department. This position includes overseeing financial matters related to estates and trusts, in addition showcasing his expertise in property making plans.

In addition to his public service roles, Mr. Baker has been a member in good standing of the Steuben County Bar Association. His contributions to a number of committees and initiatives mirror his dedication to the legal profession and the network at large. Since 2002, he has co-based and served as an officer of the Finger Lakes Collaborative Law Association, promoting opportunity dispute decision techniques within the area. This initiative objectives to offer clients with more amicable and price-powerful legal solutions, particularly in family regulation things. Mr. Baker's practice is housed in two locations: Hunt & Baker, located at 9 Main Street, P.O. Box 7, Dundee, NY 14837, and Peter H.

Baker, located at 51 Main Street, P.O. Box 398, Hammondsport, NY 14840. These offices function the number one venues for his legal offerings, catering to clients across the Finger Lakes region. His knowledge and lively involvement within the legal network underscore his dedication to providing high quality legal representation in family regulation, corporate law, property planning, real estate law, and elder law. Through his work, Mr. Baker continues to make a significant impact on the lives of his clients and the wider network.

Education

Pepperdine Univ School

Accepted Jurisdictions

New York

Court Admissions

New York State Supreme Court State Supreme Court · Admitted 1979

Types of Cases Handled

Family Law Divorce Business Law Estate Planning Real Estate Law Elder Law

Legal Services Scope

Trial Appellate

Office Locations

Main Office

 9 Main Street P.O. Box 7 Dundee NY 14837

Office 2

 51 Main Street P.O. Box 398 Hammondsport NY 14840