Baer, Stephen I.
Biography
- Born and raised in Phoenixville.
- Represent clients in the practice areas of Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts, Estate Administration & Probate, Mediation and Family Law.
- Award winning attorney, “Expertise- Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Reading- 2021”, “Main Line Today- TOP LAWYER-2019”.
- Designated an “Advanced Practitioner” Member of the Association of Conflict Resolution.
- I am committed to providing compassionate, zealous, and outstanding representation to my clients and care deeply about our community.
Client Testimonial:
“Stephen’s attitude and his years as an experienced attorney helped give me confidence as I walked my husband and daughter through unfamiliar territory. I knew my family was in good hands with Stephen as our attorney.” Alice B.
Peer Talk/Review:
“Stephen is calm, cool and collected and gets the job done.” David Megay
Education
- Temple University School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- J.D. - 1978
- University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- B.A. - 1974
- Honors: magna cum laude
Professional Associations
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member - Current
- Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member - Current
- Pennsylvania Council of Mediators, Member - Current
- Doris Jonas Free Family Law Inn Court, Member - 1992 - 1998
Pro-Bono Activities
- Pro-Bono Award, Chester County Bar Association - 2007
- Access to Justice Award, Chester County Bar Association - 2015
- Chairman of the Criminal Defense Section of the Chester County Bar Association - 2015-2010
- Board of Directors, New Century Bank, Member - 1992-2002
- Board of Directors, Chester County Bar Association - 1986-1996
- Solicitor for the Borough of Spring City - 1983-1996
- President of the Phoenixville Senior Adult Activity Center - 1982, 1983 and 1986
- Chairman of the Judicial Evaluation Committee, Chester County Bar - 1986-1988
Current Employment Position
- Senior Counsel
Representative Clients
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Certified Legal Specialties
Practice Areas
- Estate Planning
- Wills & Trusts
- Estate Administration & Probate
- Criminal Defense
- Mediation & Family Law
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania, 1978
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1981
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1984
Honors
- Award winning attorney, “Expertise- Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Reading", 2021
- Main Line Today- TOP LAWYER, 2019
- Pro-Bono Award, Chester County Bar Association, 2007
- Access to Justice Award, Chester County Bar Association, 2015