Baker Manock & Jensen, PC

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Baker Manock & Jensen is one of the oldest and most widely respected law firms in Central California.

Although we are located in Fresno, many of our specialty practices are statewide. Our primary focus is on serving private businesses, their owners and executives. We are known for our expertise in a variety of industries such as agriculture, food processing and manufacturing, and in disciplines from water law to complex tax and business planning. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and integrity.

The history of Baker Manock & Jensen is an integral part of California judicial history from the turn of the 20th Century until now. Our family tree began when two men established practices in California: Henry E. Barbour, a New Yorker, and William A. Sutherland, a San Franciscan. Mr. Barbour had a private practice, and Mr. Sutherland worked as an assistant district attorney in Fresno County. In 1906 the two men formed a partnership that lasted for seven years. The two branches split in 1914 and remained separate until they again merged in l955.

In those early years, the Messrs. Barbour and Sutherland became the two main branches of our family tree. Henry E. Barbour, a prominent Fresno lawyer, may be most remembered for his seven terms in the U.S. Congress. In those days, the job of congressmen was part-time and Mr. Barbour maintained his law practice. William A. Sutherland was a true Renaissance man who was a prominent lawyer, a banker, author of the then leading practice guide for California lawyers, a politician, a civic leader, and a world traveler.

In the 20s, William Sutherland joined with Gilbert H. Jertberg, a former deputy district attorney, to form a partnership. Mr. Jertberg was later appointed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to serve as U.S. District Court judge for the Southern District of California. Judge Jertberg's first law clerk was Kendall L. Manock; his last law clerk was Douglas B. Jensen.

In the late 50s, Kendall Manock, a nationally renowned expert on agricultural marketing orders, agricultural cooperatives, and reclamation law, teamed up with John H. Baker, one of Fresno's top trial lawyers, to lead our firm's transformation from a small partnership to one of Fresno's largest law firms. What is today known as Baker Manock & Jensen was established in l974, and in l979 the partnership was transformed into a corporation.

Today, our primary focus is on serving private businesses, their owners and executives. We are known for our expertise in a variety of industries such as agriculture, food processing and manufacturing, and in disciplines such as water, tax, trusts and estates, and for our commitment to quality and integrity. Although we are located in Fresno, many of our specialty practices are statewide. With over 35 practicing attorneys, Baker Manock & Jensen is one of the largest and most well respected law firms in Central California.

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Areas of Practice (178)

  • Civil Litigation
  • Trial Practice
  • Appellate Practice
  • Agricultural Law
  • Bankruptcy
  • Cooperative
  • Corporate Law
  • Eminent Domain
  • Employment Compliance
  • Litigation
  • Environmental Law
  • Health Care
  • Professional Negligence Defense
  • Oil And Gas Law
  • Copyrights
  • Patents
  • Trademarks
  • Real Estate
  • Reclamation
  • Water Law
  • Securities Arbitration
  • Taxation
  • Trust Law
  • Estate Planning
  • Administrative Law
  • White Collar Criminal Defense
  • Personal Injury
  • Government Affairs
  • Farm Equipment Liability
  • Farm and Ranch Law
  • Agricultural Finance
  • Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA)
  • Agricultural Bankruptcy
  • Agricultural Litigation
  • Agricultural Cooperatives
  • Agribusiness
  • Crop Damage
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Mediation
  • Arbitration
  • Business Law
  • Business Arbitration
  • Business Litigation
  • Business Transactions
  • Business Fraud
  • Bankruptcy Litigation
  • Construction Litigation
  • Employment Law
  • Employment Litigation
  • Employment Defense
  • Discrimination
  • Disability Discrimination
  • Race Discrimination
  • Sex Discrimination
  • Age Discrimination
  • Age Discrimination in Employment
  • Employment Discrimination
  • National Origin Discrimination
  • Harassment
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Wrongful Termination Defense
  • ERISA
  • ERISA Litigation
  • Environmental Litigation
  • Superfund
  • California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
  • Endangered Species
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Business Formation
  • Business Planning
  • Incorporation
  • Corporate Partnerships
  • Partnership Law
  • Limited Liability Partnerships
  • Limited Liability Company Law
  • Limited Partnerships
  • Shareholder Agreements
  • Securities Law
  • Business Development
  • Business Organization
  • Business Reorganization
  • Business Regulation
  • Business Start-Ups
  • Buy-Sell Agreements
  • Buying and Selling of Businesses
  • Business Dissolutions
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Accidents
  • Automobile Accidents
  • Automobile Negligence
  • Bicycle Accidents
  • Boating Accidents
  • Bodily Injury
  • Brain Injury
  • Catastrophic Injury
  • Commercial Vehicle Liability
  • Head Injury
  • Electrical Injury
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Pedestrian Injuries
  • Personal Injury Defense
  • Plaintiffs Personal Injury
  • Severe Burns
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Slip and Fall
  • Spinal Injury
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Wrongful Death
  • Creditors Rights
  • Creditors Rights in Bankruptcy
  • Bankruptcy Reorganization
  • Human Resources Law
  • Employee Drug Testing
  • Labor and Employment
  • Wage and Hour Law
  • Employment Mediation
  • Employment Arbitration
  • Employment Claims
  • Employee Discipline
  • Americans With Disabilities Act
  • Air Pollution
  • Air Quality
  • Clean Air Act
  • Clean Water Act
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Environmental Dispute Resolution
  • Environmental Liability
  • Environmental Mediation
  • Hazardous Materials Transportation
  • Water Pollution
  • Water Quality
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Living Trusts
  • Living Wills
  • Wills
  • Contested Wills
  • Estate and Gift Taxation
  • Asset Protection
  • Family Limited Partnerships
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Advance Directives
  • Trust Administration
  • Estate Administration
  • Trust Litigation
  • Fiduciary Law
  • Winery Law
  • Land Use
  • Zoning, Planning and Land Use
  • Environmental Land Use
  • Tax Law
  • White Collar Crime
  • White Collar Fraud
  • Hospital Liability Defense
  • Dental Malpractice Defense
  • Medical Malpractice Defense
  • Professional Liability Defense
  • Public Law
  • Real Estate Acquisitions
  • Real Estate Sales
  • Real Estate Title
  • Real Estate Taxation
  • Real Property
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate Development
  • Real Estate Contracts
  • Land Acquisitions
  • Loan Workouts
  • Water Rights
  • Food and Agriculture
  • Criminal Defense
  • Embezzlement
  • Tax Evasion
  • Election Law
  • Sexual Assault
  • Fraud
  • Corporate Reorganization
  • Antitrust
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Diane E. Coderniz: Attorney with Baker Manock & Jensen, PC
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Fresno, CA

Agribusiness, Civil Litigation, Water Law

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3.7
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Fresno, CA

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Matthew E. Hoffman: Attorney with Baker Manock & Jensen, PC
Matthew E. Hoffman
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4.2
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Fresno, CA

Business Law, Taxation, Trusts and Estates

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Lauren D. Layne: Attorney with Baker Manock & Jensen, PC
Lauren D. Layne
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4.2
10 Reviews
Fresno, CA

Farm and Ranch Law, Water Law, Environmental Law, Public Law, Land Reclamation, Real Estate, Eminent Domain View More

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Joseph M. Marchini: Attorney with Baker Manock & Jensen, PC
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4.9
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Fresno, CA

Business Litigation, Appellate Practice, Probate Litigation, Water Rights, Agribusiness View More

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Dirk Brian Paloutzian: Attorney with Baker Manock & Jensen, PC
Dirk Brian Paloutzian
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4.5
2 Reviews
Fresno, CA

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Mark S. Poochigian: Attorney with Baker Manock & Jensen, PC
Mark S. Poochigian
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4.8
65 Reviews
Fresno, CA

Trusts and Estates, Estate Planning, Estate and Gift Taxation, Probate, Probate Litigation, Business Law, Real Estate View More

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Kenneth J. Price: Attorney with Baker Manock & Jensen, PC
Kenneth J. Price
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4.4
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Fresno, CA

Water Law, Public Agency Law, Environmental Law, Business Litigation View More

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Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (104 reviews)

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  • Analytical Capability

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  • Judgment

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  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Mark S. Poochigian by a Partner on 07/30/15 in Nonprofit Organizations Law

    I have worked with Mark on a nonprofit board. His insight, knowledge, judgment and diligence have been invaluable.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Mark S. Poochigian by a Partner on 07/30/15 in Civil Practice

    I have worked with Mark on a nonprofit board. His insight, knowledge, judgment and diligence have been invaluable.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Mark S. Poochigian by a Partner on 07/29/15 in Estate Planning

    Mark is an exceptional attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Mark S. Poochigian by a Partner on 07/27/15 in Estate Planning

    He is an excellent lawyer. I give my highest recommendation.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Mark S. Poochigian by a Partner on 07/27/15 in Trusts and Estates

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Mark S. Poochigian by a Other Legal Professional on 07/27/15 in Trusts and Estates

    I have been very impressed by Mark's legal knowledge and analysis, as well as his attention to detail. He demonstrates the highest level of competence and ability. I have had the privilege of serving on the State Bar Trusts & Estates Executive Commit... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Mark S. Poochigian by a Senior Associate on 07/27/15 in Estate Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Mark S. Poochigian by a Managing Partner on 07/27/15 in Trusts and Estates

    Mark is a highly gifted lawyer who navigates the complexities of trusts and estates work for his clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Mark S. Poochigian by a Sole Practitioner on 07/27/15 in Estate Planning

    I work with Mark on the Trust and Estate Executive Committee for the State Bar of California. I am always impressed by his thoughtfulness and knowledge of the law.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Mark S. Poochigian by a Partner on 07/26/15 in Trusts and Estates

    Mark is an excellent lawyer and a fine person. He is deserving of the highest ratings.

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