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Robert A. Baxter -- Partner
Practice Areas
Mr. Baxter has represented many municipalities and other public entities in defense of tort, employment and civil rights in the State and Federal Courts of New Jersey. He has served as special counsel to municipalities in litigation involving redevelopment projects. He also represents one of the largest non-profit community agencies in the State of New Jersey which serves the behavioral healthcare needs of children, individuals and families in Southern New Jersey.
Education
Mr. Baxter received his B.A. degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1971 and his law degree from Duke University Law School in 1975.
Bar Memberships
A member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, he was the Chairman of its Executive Committee of the Civil Trial Bar Section. He was appointed by the New Jersey Supreme Court to its Civil Practice Committee.
Bar Admissions
Mr. Baxter is admitted to practice in New Jersey.
Certifications
Mr. Baxter is a Certified Civil Trial Attorney and serves as an arbitrator for the Superior Court.
Decisions
Hogan v. Township of Haddon,
2006 WL 3490353 (D.N.J.)
278 Fed. Appx. 98, 2008 WL 647788 (C.A.3 (N.J.))

Posey ex rel. Posey v. Bordentown Sewerage Authority,
171 N.J. 172 (2002)

Knowles v. Mantua Tp. Soccer Ass’n,
176 N.J. 324 (2003)

Burroughs Corp v. Board of Chosen Freeholders of Camden,
181 N.J. Super. 492 (Law Div. 1981)
Professional
NJ Supreme Court, Committee on Civil Practice, 1990-1993
N.J. State Bar Association - Member Executive Committee

Civil Trial Bar Section, 1988 - present, chair 1990-1992, currently secretary

Appointed Chair of Special Committee for Insurance Defense, N.J. State Bar Association, September 2009
Other Accomplishments
“AV” rating by Martindale - Hubbell

Coach, Varsity Boys Soccer - Camden Catholic High School, 1998 - present

2001 South Jersey Soccer Coaches Association “Coach of the Year”

2001 Philadelphia Inquirer “Coach of the Year”

2001 Soccer Coaches of N.J. “Coaches Award - South”
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