Matthew J. Baker

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Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
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Biography

Judge, Kentucky Court of Appeals, 2003. Mr. Baker has been recognized as a
“Superlawyer” for the last 3 consecutive years.

Areas of Practice (4)

  • Civil Practice
  • Appellate Practice
  • Business Law
  • Corporate Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Kentucky, B.A., English, 1983; University of Kentucky, B.A., magna cum laude, 1983
Law School Attended:
Wake Forest University, J.D., 1986
Year of First Admission:
1986
Admission:
1986, Kentucky; U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky; U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky; U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Memberships:
Bowling Green-Warren County (Member, Board of Directors), Kentucky, American and Federal (Secretary, Kentucky Chapter, 2002) Bar Associations.
Military:
Judge Advocate, U.S. Marine Corps, 1987-1990
Birth Information:
Tempe, Arizona, July 5, 1961
Reported Cases:
Richardson v. Dodson, Ky., 832 S.W.2d 888 (1992); Southernland v. Hardaway Management Co., Inc., 41 F.3d 250 (6th Cir. 1994); Eades v. Clark Distributing Co., Inc., 70 F.3d 441 (6th Cir. 1995); Guaranty Nat. Ins. Co. v. George, Ky., 953 S.W.2d 946 (1997); Hardaway Management Co. v. Southerland Ky. 977 S.W.2d 910 (1998); Bowling Green Municipal Utilities v. Atmos Energy Corp., Ky., 989 S.W.2d 577 (1999); Farmland Mut. Ins. Co. v. Johnson. Ky., 36 S.W.3d 368 (2000); Board of Educ. of Estill County, Kentucky v. Zurich Ins. Co., 180 F.Supp.2d 890 (E.D.Ky. 2002); LaFleur v. Shoney's, Inc., Ky. 83 S.W.3d 474 (2002); Nordike v. Nordike, Ky., 231 S.W.3d 733 (2007); Baker v. Jones, Ky.App., 199 S.W.3d 749 (2006); Hill v. Petrotech Resources Corp., Ky., 325 S.W.3d 302, 38 Media L.Rep. 2580, (2010).
ISLN:
909295699

Peer Reviews

4.5/5.0 (3 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® Distinguished Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/31/12 in General Liability

    I practiced with Matt for several years he was appointed to the Kentucky Court of Appeals and then returned to private practice on his own. He is willing to represent the less fortunate. I absolutely recomment for a "AV rating".

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/09/12 in General Practice

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/08/12 in Civil Litigation

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Avvo Client Review
1.0/5.0 (2 reviews)

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Lawyers Client Review
2.3/5.0 (9 reviews)
Silver Client Champion

Matt made me feel like I was his only client. His response and knowledge was outstanding and cost effective.

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270-715-5671  Phone

www.mattbakerlaw.com/attorney/baker-hon-matthew-j

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