Committed, compassionate and thorough legal counsel
The law office of Dana V. Baker, P.C., L.L.O. has been proudly serving the Lincoln, Lancaster County community for many years, providing high quality, objective and professional legal services to our clients.
We utilize a common-sense approach and strive to serve our clients promptly and effectively in our areas of practice.
About Dana V. Baker
Dana V. Baker has been practicing law in Lincoln, Nebraska for more than 35 years. Mr. Baker is committed to providing thorough, personal and compassionate legal counsel to his clients, their families and businesses.

Bar Admissions
Nebraska, 1979
U.S. District Court District of Nebraska, 1979
Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, 1988
Education
University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln, Nebraska
J.D., 1979 – with distinction
Wayne State College, Wayne, Nebraska
B.S. in Accounting, 1979 – summa cum laude
Honors and Awards
Martindale-Hubbell Rating: BV
Order of the Coif
Nebraska Law Review, 1977-1979
Professional Associations and Memberships
Nebraska State Bar Association Member, 1979 - present
Lincoln Bar Association Member, 1982 - present
Past Employment Positions
Clerk for the Honorable Hale McCown, Nebraska Supereme Court Justice, 1979-1980
Brower, Treadway & Bird, Fullerton, Nebraska, 1980-1982
Barney, Carter, Johnson & Baker, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1982-1989
Johnson & Baker, P.C., Lincoln, Nebraska, 1989-2003
Areas of Practice
Probate & Trust Administration
We handle probate estates and trust administration on an hourly basis rather than a percentage and assist with advice to keep costs low and avoid unnecessary expense. We prepare the needed documents and guide the personal representative (executor) or trustee through the steps involved with final expenses, debts and taxes and distributing the estate or trust assets to beneficiaries in accordance with the intentions of the deceased.We handle probate estates and trust administration on an hourly basis rather than a percentage and assist with advice to keep costs low and avoid unnecessary expense. We prepare the needed documents and guide the personal representative (executor) or trustee through the steps involved with final expenses, debts and taxes and distributing the estate or trust assets to beneficiaries in accordance with the intentions of the deceased.
Business Organization
We advise clients regarding the formation and administration of business entities, which includes the following services:
- Business entity formation, such as an LLC, a sole proprietorship, partnership, S-Corporation, C-Corporation, Professional Corporation or 501(c) (3) Nonprofit Corporation.
- Buy-sell agreements
- Organizing the business, including drafting articles, bylaws and resolutions and securing tax identification numbers
- Drafting and negotiating lease agreements
- Representation in mergers, acquisitions and dissolutions
- General business planning and advice
Estate Planning
We assist in determining and preparing an individualized estate plan utilizing the strategies that are the most beneficial for our client’s personal needs and legal goals, including wills, trusts, probate administration plans and other tools for protecting and allocating assets and establishing guardianships for minor children. We also assist with appointing a power of attorney for financial and health care purposes, drafting a living will or advanced directive, and drafting premarital agreements to preserve estate plans.
Real Estate
We represent our clients in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate transactions, which include preparation of the necessary documents for buying or selling a residence or business, such as agreements for purchase, leases, deeds, mortgages and other documents required to convey title or to maintain a security interest. We also handle landlord and tenant matters for landlords.
Contact
Contact
130 N 16th Street
Suite #100
Lincoln, NE 68508
402.438.8300
dvbakerlaw@aol.com