Brendan Baynes | Albany Personal Injury Lawyer

Mr. Brendan F. Baynes

Mr. Brendan F. Baynes

Over 28 Years of Trial Experience

Experience: 38 years

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About Brendan

Brendan Baynes is an experienced trial lawyer, which encompasses civil litigation, commercial, civil rights and personal injury law. Additionally, he is recognized for his work concerning medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, product liability and various insurance coverage issues. He also counsels clients on corporate and real estate matters and provides pro bono services to the Legal Aid Society. Mr. Baynes is able to practice law in New York State, the United States Second Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States District Court, Northern District of New York. He is an active member of the Albany County Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association. Baynes frequently lectures for the NYS Bar Association at Continuing Legal Education seminars on the topics of automobile liability, no-fault issues, evidence, and expert testimony.

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Experience

Owner/Attorney

Baynes Law

Present

Albany, New York

Admission

Verified Northern District of New York

n/a

Verified United States District Court

n/a

Verified United States Second Circuit Court of Appeals

n/a

Verified New York

1987

Education

St. Lawrence University

Bachelor of Arts (English)

1983

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Member | New York State Bar Association
  • Member Executive Committee, Torts, Insurance & Compensation Law – New York State Bar Association – to ; 3rd Judicial District Reative
    2002 / 2008 / present
  • Member | Albany County Bar Association
  • Member Committee on Character and Fitness for Third Judicial District –
    2009 - present
  • Member House of Delegates, New York State Bar Association –
    2009 - 2012
  • Treasurer Torts, Insurance & Compensation Law Section, New York State Bar Association – to
    2008 / present
  • Alternate House of Delegates, New York State Bar Association – – May 31,
    2008 / 2009

Notable Work

Publications

er: Numerous New York State Bar Association CLE Seminars

Present



NYSBA Hot Topics for Elder Law on Medicare Liens and Set Asides – December

2009


General Auto Liability – May

2009 / 2009


Law School for Claims Professionals – September

2008


Practical Skills Basic Tort and Insurance Law Practice – May

2008


Can the Commercial General Liability Policy Survive? – April

2008


Insurance Coverage Update – Focus on First Party Coverage Issues – May

2007 / 2007


Practical Skills Basic Tort and Insurance Law Practice – May

2006


A Primer on Automobile Litigation – September

2002


Practical Skills – Civil Practice – The Trial – March

2000


The Keys to Effective Trial Advocacy – November

1998


The Trial of an Automobile Accident Case – Spring

1997

Questions & Answers

Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.

A new client arrived in my office with a pro se filed Summons & Complaint; it was filed with one hour left on the statute of limitations. No lawyer would take her case. I brought the matter to trial and obtained a verdict for $900,000.00

How did you build a successful practice?

30 years of hard work building my skills and reputation as a trial lawyer

What should clients look for in a lawyer?

Personal attention, integrity and responsiveness

How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?

Very important to the subtleties of jury selection and local color.

What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?

A general assessment of the case.

What information do you need in a free phone consultation?

Specifics of the case

What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?

Personal attention and follow up

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?

Providing solutions and results to a myriad of clients

What are your other interests in addition to law?

Carpentry

Are you involved in your community?

Yes, coaching, political candidate (judge) and not for profit volunteering

The Baynes Law Firm Highlights

Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Car Accident, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Speeding Tickets, Civil Litigation, Commercial, Civil Rights, Insurance Coverage Issues

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