Law Office of Thomas E. Baker

THOMAS E. BAKER attended University of California, Irvine, as an undergraduate, with a major in History (B. A., 1972). The following year he received teaching credentials at the same university and began his career as a public school teacher.

During his tenure as a public school educator (1972-1992) he taught at levels ranging from K-12. He has also worked as a part-time instructor at Orange Coast Community College. He attended California State University at Chico to obtain credentials as a "Special Education Instructor" (1980-1981). Later still, he earned a separate "Resource Specialist" credential (1985). In 1998 Mr. Baker returned to Chico State to teach Business Law for two semesters.

Mr. Baker attended Cal-Northern School of Law from 1986-1991 while continuing to teach. He graduated second in his class.

During the summers and after graduation from law school, Mr. Baker worked as a law clerk at the MINASIAN LAW FIRM (1990-1992) Oroville, CA. This firm represents numerous water entities and is engaged in major water litigation throughout the state.

In 1993, Mr. Baker began working for FRUITMAN & ALVEY, Marysville, CA. This firm mainly focused upon litigated Family Law cases and Personal Injury cases.

Within one year, the new firm of POULOS, FRUITMAN, ALVEY & BAKER (1994) was formed. This firm was an attempt to consolidate the law offices of FRUITMAN & ALVEY and CHARLES S. POULOS.

By June, 1994, Mr. Baker formed the LAW OFFICE OF THOMAS E. BAKER, when each of the four partners decided to move in different directions. He maintains an office in Paradise, CA. The areas of practice include: Family Law; Probate; and Personal Injury cases. He has participated in cases in at least eight different California counties. Currently, his practice is mainly in Butte County.

Mr. Baker is very active in his community. He was a coach for Paradise Ridge Youth Soccer Club from 1996-1999, and from 1997-2001 he served as a Director on the Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce. He continues to actively work with the Chamber of Commerce. He is also a member of the Paradise Rotary Club, Paradise Police Chief's Advisory Board, and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Paradise Performing Arts Center.

Mr. Baker also enjoys restoring classic autos, and is actively involved in Cruisin' Classics of Paradise car club. He has been very instrumental in their

successful annual event, "Crusin' Paradise Car Show"

Mr. Baker is also an avid musician, playing both electric and acoustic guitar. He has participated in numerous musical events, including Johnny Appleseed Days (an annual festival), the Paradise Farmer's Market (a weekly summertime event), and musician for the popular, Gold Nugget Days (an annual celebration) Melodrama, "Further Perils in Pair O' Dice" in 2003 to 2008. He continues to participate in this show each year, playing guitar and/or bass in the orchestra.