Douglas A. Doug Baker

Douglas A. Doug Baker

Bet-the-Company Litigation

3.0 (1 reviews)
Albuquerque, New Mexico
47+ years experience
Atkinson, Baker & Rodriguez PC
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201 Third Street, NW, Suite 1850, Albuquerque, NM 87102-3348
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Bio

Doug Baker has successfully litigated and tried a number of complicated bet-the-company and other disputes involving commercial, product liability, professional liability, insurance coverage, and tort/personal injury cases, representing local to Fortune 500 Companies. Doug has tried cases to verdict in both state and federal courts, as well as administrative proceedings and arbitrations, achieving favorable verdicts or results for his clients, both plaintiffs and defendants. Doug’s honors include his selection and membership in the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA© as a Rank 1 attorney, Martindale Hubbell as an AV rated attorney for more than twenty years, has been selected as a Lawyer of the Year in Bet the Company cases and Product Liability Litigation by Best Lawyers in America©. He has also been rated as one of the top twenty-five New Mexico lawyers for fifteen years by Super Lawyers.Born in Montclair, NJ, he grew up in New Jersey and Missouri before going to college and law school at the University of Virginia. He moved to New Mexico after law school and has practiced in New Mexico since then. He loves the state and the outdoors.In addition to enjoying trying cases, Doug rises before dawn to train for triathlons and has competed in a number of Ironman 70.3 triathlons across the country. He also enjoys woodworking, golf, his children and grandchildren. Doug Baker has successfully litigated and tried a number of complicated bet-the-company and other disputes involving commercial, product liability, professional liability, insurance coverage, and tort/personal injury cases, representing local to Fortune 500 Companies. Doug has tried cases to verdict in both state and federal courts, as well as administrative proceedings and arbitrations, achieving favorable verdicts or results for his clients, both plaintiffs and defendants. Doug’s honors include his selection and membership in the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA© as a Rank 1 attorney, Martindale Hubbell as an AV rated attorney for more than twenty years, has been selected as a Lawyer of the Year in Bet the Company cases and Product Liability Litigation by Best Lawyers in America©. He has also been rated as one of the top twenty-five New Mexico lawyers for fifteen years by Super Lawyers.Born in Montclair, NJ, he grew up in New Jersey and Missouri before going to college and law school at the University of Virginia. He moved to New Mexico after law school and has practiced in New Mexico since then. He loves the state and the outdoors.In addition to enjoying trying cases, Doug rises before dawn to train for triathlons and has competed in a number of Ironman 70.3 triathlons across the country. He also enjoys woodworking, golf, his children and grandchildren. Doug Baker has successfully litigated and tried a number of complicated bet-the-company and other disputes involving commercial, product liability, professional liability, insurance coverage, and tort/personal injury cases, representing local to Fortune 500 Companies. Doug has tried cases to verdict in both state and federal courts, as well as administrative proceedings and arbitrations, achieving favorable verdicts or results for his clients, both plaintiffs and defendants. Doug’s honors include his selection and membership in the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chambers USA© as a Rank 1 attorney, Martindale Hubbell as an AV rated attorney for more than twenty years, has been selected as a Lawyer of the Year in Bet the Company cases and Product Liability Litigation by Best Lawyers in America©. He has also been rated as one of the top twenty-five New Mexico lawyers for fifteen years by Super Lawyers. Born in Montclair, NJ, he grew up in New Jersey and Missouri before going to college and law school at the University of Virginia. He moved to New Mexico after law school and has practiced in New Mexico since then. He loves the state and the outdoors. In addition to enjoying trying cases, Doug rises before dawn to train for triathlons and has competed in a number of Ironman 70.3 triathlons across the country. He also enjoys woodworking, golf, his children and grandchildren.

Practice Areas

Bet-the-Company Litigation

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Albuquerque (2025)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Banking and Finance, Albuquerque (2020)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Albuquerque (2019)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, Albuquerque (2017)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Albuquerque (2016)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, Albuquerque (2015)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Albuquerque (2014)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Banking and Finance, Albuquerque (2012)
  • Recognized: Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Recognized: Commercial Litigation
  • Recognized: Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Recognized: Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Recognized: Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Practice Area: Personal Injury Litigation
  • Practice Area: Product Liability Litigation
  • Special Focus: Aviation Litigation

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2001

Education

  • University of Virginia, J.D., graduated 1978

Reviews

B

Barbara White

2 weeks ago

A competent, experienced attorney for complex matters

Doug Baker represented our manufacturing company in a significant product liability dispute. His deep experience, including his recent Lawyer of the Year recognition in that field, was evident in his strategic approach. He is clearly a seasoned litigator who knows the New Mexico courts. However, our case sometimes felt deprioritized for his larger 'bet-the-company' clients. Communication could be slow, with responses taking several days. While the outcome was ultimately favorable, the process required more proactive management on our part than expected. He is undeniably skilled, but ensure your expectations on accessibility are aligned from the start.

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