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MEMBER PROFILE: Robert F. Baker |
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Robert F. Baker
Arbitration & Mediation Offices
3126 Cornwall Road
Durham, NC 27707
Tel: (919) 489-3553
Fax: (919) 489-0293
Email: rbaker6@nc.rr.com
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ADR SERVICES & CERTIFICATIONS |
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ADR Services:
 Mediation (Superior Court) |
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Mediation (Federal) |
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Mediation (Workers Comp) |
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Mediation (Family) |
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Arbitration (Civil/Commercial) |
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Referee |
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Formal Certifications:
Superior Court Mediator
Family/Financial Mediator
Superior Court Judicial Districts served:
5, 7A, 9, 9A, 10, 12, 14, 15A, 15B, 18, 19A, 21, 26, 28
[ Click for Map of N. Carolina's
Districts ]
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Robert F. Baker has experience in the following areas of Civil
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Commercial/Business |
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Construction |
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Contract Disputes |
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Medical Malpractice |
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Negligence |
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Personal Injury |
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Product Liability |
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Real Estate |
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Torts |
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Workers Compensation |
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Wrongful Death |
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Robert F. Baker has experience in the following areas of Family Law: |
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 Child Support |
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Custody Issues |
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Equitable Distribution |
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Biographical Notes:
Private practice 1963-2000 (Partner in Spears, Barnes, Baker etc.) Practice included criminal defense, civil litigation, family law, product liability, professional malpractice, real estate
Since 2000, my practice has been limited to Arbitration and Mediation, with over 800 mediations and over 50 arbitrations, including complex multi-party cases.
Arbitrator in Federal and State Courts since 1987; certified superior court mediator since 1993.
Education:
Davidson College (A.B. 1958);
Duke Law School (J.D. 1961).
Languages
English
Memberships & Affiliations :
NORTH CAROLINA BAR ASSOCIATION: Member since 1963. President, 1982-83; President-Elect 1981-82; Chairman of Young Lawyers Section, 1971-72; Board of Governors, 1974-77; 1981-84; Chairman, Practical Training Committee, 1972-78; Chairman, Membership Committee, 1977-78; Chairman, Membership Survey
Committee, 1978-79; Member, Local Bar Liaison Committee, 1978-80;
Chairman, Trial Advocacy Committee, 1979-81; Member of
Nominations Committee, 1980-81; Member of Bar Center Planning
Committee 1980-81; Lecturer, Institute on Civil Litigation Techniques,
October, 1980; Member, Trial Practice Curriculum Committee, 1985-89;
Member, John J. Parker Award Committee 1984- (Chairman, 1984-85);
Dispute Resolution Section, (1994-present )
NORTH CAROLINA STATE BAR: Councilor 1990-1998; Member of Grievance Committee (1990-93); Professionalism Committee (1992-1995); Lawyers Trust Accounts Committee (Chairman 1994,1995); Committee to Monitor Lawyer Advertising (Chairman 1995,96); Bylaws, Rules and Policies Committee (1994-1995); Ethics Committee (Chairman 1996-98); Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (1998) Executive Committee (1996-98)
14th Judicial District Bar Association, Member since 1963. Treasurer, 1977-78; Vice President, 1978-79; President, 1979-80; Member of Grievance Committee, 1990
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers, 1981- Present ( State Chairman, 1991-1993.)
North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys, Board of Directors, 1981-84.
Private Adjudication Center, Board of Directors 1994- 2000
Who's Who in American Law.
IOLTA Board of Trustees, 2003-present. (Chairman 2006-2007)
Order of the Long Leaf Pine, February 1979
Member, N.C. Academy of Superior Court Mediators.
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RATES & PAYMENT INFORMATION |
Rates:
$150.00 one time administration fee;
$195 per hour; $350 Postponement/Cancellation Fee with less than 7 days notice
Travel Fee is $75 per hour and $0.505 per mile outside of Durham county.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation/Postponement fee is $350.oo if I receive less than 7 days notice. Exceptions are made for medical reasons, funerals and court conflicts.
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AVAILABILITY & BOOKING INFORMATION |
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Calendar Last Updated: 17 Aug 08
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To book a mediation or arbitration, call Bob Baker @ (919)489-3553
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