Alison P. Baker

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
• Construction disputes
• 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
• Bid protests
• 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.

In addition, Alison provides guidance to small and medium-sized businesses on a variety of topics, helping them navigate a spectrum of legal issues as they grow their businesses. Using the resources of the firm, she provides her clients with access to advice on a broad range of matters, including business formation and organization, operations, governance, finance and joint ventures, and mergers and acquisitions. Alison seeks to resolve contested cases as early in the process as possible, in order to minimize the costs and risks associated with prolonged litigation, and when that is not possible, she brings a deliberate, thoughtful approach to representing her clients, balancing costs of litigation with the needs of the client.

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.