Alison P. Baker
she/her/hers
Partner
Alison Baker is an experienced commercial and real estate litigator with a reputation for delivering strategic, results-oriented solutions to complex business and real estate disputes. As a Partner in our Litigation practice, Alison brings strategic insight and proven experience to complex business and real estate disputes. Known for her pragmatic approach and business-minded solutions, Alison excels at understanding the specific needs of each client, as well as the broader context in which a dispute arises, to help advance their interests and ultimately obtain a favorable resolution.
Alison’s practice spans a wide range of disputes, including:
- Partnership and joint venture disputes
- Breach of contract
- Statutory violations
- Fraudulent transfers
- Unfair trade practices
- Breaches of fiduciary duty
- Business torts
She also maintains a sophisticated real estate litigation practice, representing clients across industries such as finance, healthcare, insurance and technology. Alison’s experience includes handling matters such as:
- Complex commercial foreclosure and lien proceedings
- Landlord-tenant disputes
- Construction defect claims
- Easement disputes
- Claims of adverse possession
Alison’s ability to quickly grasp the nuances of each case and its broader business context makes her a trusted advisor to clients seeking pragmatic, efficient, and effective legal counsel. She is experienced in both state and federal courts, as well as in mediation, domestic and international arbitration, and administrative hearings. Alison is admitted to practice in Connecticut, New York, Florida, and the District of Columbia.
An active member of the firm’s pro bono committee, Alison has dedicated hundreds of hours advocating for vulnerable populations, including refugees, veterans, Holocaust survivors, children, and the elderly. Alison also serves as a Judicial Liaison for the Craig S. Barnard Inn of Court, where she actively engages in professional development and mentorship across legal practice areas.
Outside of work, Alison is an avid trail runner and ultra-marathon competitor with a passion for endurance sports. She enjoys these activities with the support of her husband and two daughters.
Credentials
Education
- Fordham University School of Law, J.D., 2008
- Middlebury College, B.A., 2000, magna cum laude
Bar Admissions
- Connecticut, 2008
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- New York
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of FL
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of FL
- U.S. District Court, District of CT
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of NY
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Distinctions
- Listed as a Washington, D.C. Super Lawyer® Rising Star: Business Litigation (2018)
- Listed as a Connecticut Super Lawyer®: Rising Star: Business Litigation (2012-2013)
- 40 Under 40, Fairfield County Business Journal (2014)
- Fordham University School of Law Moot Court, Managing Editor
- Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law Moot Court Competition, Pepperdine University, Semifinalist (2006)
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Connecticut Bar Association
- New York Bar Association
- Craig S. Barnard American Inn of Court