Thomas W. Baker

Thomas W. Baker is an Ohio trial lawyer who focuses on product liability litigation, commercial disputes, and maritime litigation. He defends manufacturers, suppliers, corporations, energy companies, and shipping carriers in complex civil matters. His work includes litigation strategy, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and risk counseling. He helps clients address claims involving products, business conflicts, land use issues, maritime torts, and potential liability exposure nationwide in demanding liability cases.

Thomas earned his J.D. from Cleveland State University College of Law, where he served as Vice Chair of the Moot Court Board of Governors and as an editor of Cleveland State Law Review. He earned his B.A. from Baldwin-Wallace College. His education supports courtroom advocacy, legal writing, case analysis, and strategic planning in product liability, business litigation, maritime cases, and risk prevention matters for corporate clients and manufacturers alike.

Thomas has more than 20 years of experience defending product cases involving elevators, escalators, fall protection equipment, electrical controls, air conditioners, heaters, compressors, electric blankets, industrial hoses, voltage meters, hydraulic motors, pumps, and medical devices. He also represents companies in shareholder litigation and commercial disputes. His practice includes counseling manufacturers on product liability prevention, claim avoidance, and risk mitigation before disputes become more costly and disruptive for businesses involved.

Thomas W. Baker is admitted in Ohio and Pennsylvania, with federal court admissions that include the Sixth Circuit and several district courts. Clients may seek his help with mass tort and product liability matters, business litigation, maritime disputes, oil and gas issues, fire litigation, and transportation-related claims. His work combines trial experience, industry knowledge, and practical counseling for companies facing complex disputes and liability concerns in court settings and negotiations.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Tucker Ellis LLP
• Chair, Maritime Law Association
• Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
• Life Member, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Alumni Association

Licensed State

• Ohio
• Pennsylvania

Education

• Cleveland State University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Baldwin-Wallace College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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