Brad N. Baker - Hermosa Beach, CA
Attorney at Baker, Burton & Lundy, P.C.
Trusts & Advising Fiduciaries Lawyers in Hermosa Beach, CA
515 Pier Avenue Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
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51
Years
Experience
Hermosa Beach Trusts & Advising Fiduciaries Lawyer
Updated: 03/12/2026
Areas of Practice
- Trusts & Advising Fiduciaries
- Estate Planning
- Probate
- Probate & Trust Litigation
- Class Action
Attorney Information
Overview
Brad Baker has practiced law in the state of California since 1975. His current practice focuses on estate planning and probate/trust litigation.
Brad is one of few attorneys who has had the privilege of arguing twice on breach of fiduciary duty issues before the United States Supreme Court as well as twice being a member of the billion dollar club for his role in the energy class action settlement. He is a member of the California State Bar Association and the Los Angeles County and South Bay Bar Associations.
Estate Planning Experience
Brad is a veteran estate planner. He offers a highly personalized approach that takes into account the individual situation and goals of each of his clients, creating an estate plan that reflects their needs and wishes. Brad's substantial background in family law helps him to understand and anticipate the generational issues involved in developing an effective estate plan.
Because of Brad's extensive work in litigation matters throughout his career, he knows the litigation process and is careful to keep his clients out of the courtroom through strategic drafting.
"I can tell my clients come in apprehensive," he says, "and leave with greater peace of mind. The process wasn't nearly as rigorous and complicated as they'd feared."
Brad has experience in both federal and state courts. Since the late 1980s he has concentrated his practice on trusts, estate planning and probate, including litigation in these areas.
Class Action Experience
Brad has brokered teams of attorneys to bring successful class actions totaling recoveries in the billions of dollars. He believes that his extremely varied legal experience, calm demeanor, and sense of humor, even during stressful times, contributes to his ability to bring together talented teams. Some of his best referrals have come from opposing counsel who have paid the most money to his class members. He enjoys the challenges of the class action world and welcomes your referrals.
Educational Background and Training
Brad graduated with a degree in Social Sciences from the University of California at Irvine in 1972 and lettered three years in Varsity Basketball for their Anteaters. He attended law school at UCLA. He was admitted to the California Bar in 1975. Shortly after graduation, Brad donated six months of his career to the Venice location of the L.A. Legal Aid Foundation, assisting indigent individuals.
Founding the Firm
After Brad's experience with Legal Aid, he embarked on a partnership with classmate Kent Burton and established Baker, Burton & Lundy, P.C. in May of 1976. Albro Lundy III joined the firm in 1993, adding his litigation skills to the team. Five years in Venice and a move to Hermosa Beach in 1980 have provided many fruitful experiences and blessings in the South Bay.
"I prefer to think of myself as a counselor of law," Brad says. He is a third generation Southern California resident and enjoys being with interesting people any time, in any setting. He considers himself to be one of the luckiest and most fortunate people on Earth to get to associate with wonderful clients and to share the journey with marvelous co-workers.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Brad N. Baker
Included on the 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Southern California Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law,
Los Angeles,
California
J.D.
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University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law,
Los Angeles,
California
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Non Legal Education
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University of California,
Irvine,
California, 1972
B.A.
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University of California,
Irvine,
California, 1972
Pro Bono Activities
- Venice Legal Aid Foundation
- Volunteer as Mentor for Law Students
- Mentor Attorneys
- Volunteer Attorney for Mediation
- and Community Involvement:
- Established Acacia Adult Day Services in 1979 (formerly Garden Grove Adult Day Services)
- Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce - Board Member and Advisor
- Kiwanis Member since 1981
- South Irvine AYSO Head Coach 8 Years, Co-Commissioner of Division 2 Years
- Volunteered Weekly in Classroom (K-6)
- Hermosa Beach Community Center Charter Board Member
Bar Admissions
- California, 1975
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1983
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1981
- U.S. District Court Southern District of California, 1980
- U.S. District Court Central District of California, 1975
Other Affiliations
- California State Bar Association (Member)
- Los Angeles County Bar Association (Member)
- South Bay Bar Association (Member)
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Contact
515 Pier Avenue
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Phone: 800-250-1575
Fax: 310-376-7483
Email: Send a message
Website: https://bakerburtonlundy.com/
Hours: Mon to Fri: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
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