Education & Honors
Univ. of La Verne School of Law (J.D. 1995); University of California Santa Barbara (1991)
Bar Admissions
California State Bar; United States District Court, Central Districts of California
Other Honors
- AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Southern California Super Lawyer
- Cambridge Who’s Who Recognition for Achievement
- AVVO Client’s Choice Award – 10.0 rating
Mr. Baum’s Representative Matters
General Civil Litigation
- Represented renown aerospace supplier in action against United States Air Force alleging unlawful seizure of property, conspiracy, and abuse of process.
- Defended individuals and businesses in actions involving breach of contract, fraud, unfair business practices, defamation, negligence claims.
Administrative, Regulatory, Professional and Business Licensing
- Defended contractors and state regulated businesses in investigation, licensing and enforcement actions brought by the California Department of Consumer Affairs.
- Represented cigar lounges and cannabis cultivators and retailers through the local and state regulatory process.
Labor and Employment Law
- Defended businesses in matters involving claims by former employees for wage and hour violations, sexual harassment, and retaliation resulting in dismissals or favorable settlements.
- Advised clients and drafted agreements for the implementation of incentive and retention bonus plans for management level employees.
- Drafted employment contracts, separation agreements and employee handbooks.
Business Litigation
- Represented Corporate Director and Shareholder in derivative action involving alleged violation of shareholder agreement and misappropriation of corporate assets.
Real Estate Disputes
- Represented commercial real estate owners in boundary disputes and breach of contract cases.
- Represented property owners and tenants in breach of lease of commercial and residential properties.
Contract Negotiation and Asset Sales
- Negotiated multimillion dollar sale of businesses, asset purchase agreements, bulk sale agreements, sale of real property, tangible and intangible assets, business good will and intellectual property.
Criminal Law
- Successfully defended cases alleging both felony and misdemeanor charges, including assault and battery, possession and sale of controlled substance, weapons charges, theft crimes, and domestic violence.