John Preston Baker
Partner
Named 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 Rising Star by Law and Politics and published by Texas Monthly magazine.
Practice Emphasis
John Baker practices eminent domain law throughout the State of Texas. He has represented clients in many different types of eminent domain cases, including takings for pipelines, power lines, roadways, and other various projects. Mr. Baker also represents clients in real estate and energy related litigation, including matters such as nuisance and trespass.
Representative Clients
- Chesapeake Energy
- Energy Transfer Partners
- Enterprise Texas Pipeline
- DFW Midstream
- Oncor Electric Delivery Company
- Crosstex Energy
- Devon Energy
- Texas Midstream Gas Services
- Targa Resources
- Pecan Pipeline
- Empire Pipeline
Professional Memberships and Involvement
- State Bar of Texas
- Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
- Tarrant County Bar Association
- Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association
- Dallas Bar Association
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
- Patrick Higginbothom Inn of Court
- International Right-of-Way Association
- SMU Law School Moot Court Coach
Honors and Awards
- Texas Rising Star by Law and Politics and published in Texas Monthly's Texas Super Lawyers - Rising Star Edition, 2010, 2009, 2008 and 2007.
- National Order of Barristers
- SMU Law School Moot Court/Mock Trial Coach of the Year, 2005
Publications and Speeches
- Eminent Domain - Oil & Gas Industry Issues, presented at The Center for American and International Law's Annual Program on Planning, Zoning, and Eminent Domain, December 10-12, 2008
- Procedural Issues in Eminent Domain Law, presented in 2007 and 2008 as part of Lorman Education Services' Eminent Domain for Attorneys CLE Seminar Series
- Overview of Easements and Recent Law Changes including Senate Bill 7, Lorman Educational Seminar (March, 2006)
- The Do's and Don'ts of Witness Statements, Presentation to Insurance Claims Adjusters (2005)
Education and Professional Background
- Judicial law clerk to the Honorable Elizabeth Lang-Miers of the Fifth District Court of Appeals for the State of Texas
- J.D., Southern Methodist University, 2003
- Computer Law Review and Technology Journal, Staff Editor
- President and Chairperson for the School's Board of Advocates
- Outstanding Advocate of the Year Award, 2003
- "Who's Who" Among American Law Students
- B.A., University of Texas at Dallas, cum laude, 2000
- College Master's Award for Leadership and Service in the School of Human Development
- Psi Chi National Honor Society
- Golden Key National Honor Society