Lawrence M. "Larry" Baker
About Lawrence M. Baker
Lawrence M. Baker is a lawyer based in Charlotte, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Lawrence M. Baker is recognized in the following practice area:
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Current Firm: Willson Jones Carter & Baxley PA
Education: Wake Forest University, J.D., graduated 1990
Location: Charlotte, NC
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