Francis W. Baker

Background

Baker, Francis W. was born on May 30, 1924 in Victoria, Texas, United States.

Education

Saint Mary"s University (Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude, 1948. Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, 1949). Delta Theta Phi.

Career

Worked at Wells Pinckney & McHugh A Professional Corporation. Admitted to the bar, 1949, Texas. Delta Theta Phi. Lecturer: Saint Mary"s University School of Law, 1956-1963 and University of Texas Medical School, San Antonio, Forensic Psychiatry-an interface between psychiatrists and the legal process, 1974-1983.

President, San Antonio Bar Association, 1971-1972.

Director, State Bar of Texas, 1976-1979. Member of Council, State Bar of Texas, Sections on Military Law, 1972-1974 and Litigation, 1983-1989 (Chairman, 1988-1989).

Trustee: Saint Mary"s University, 1983-1992 (Secretary) and Texas Center for Legal Ethics & Professionalism, 1989— (Chairman, 1989-1994). Member: American Board of Trial Advocates (Advocate).

Defense Research and Trial Lawyers Association.

Texas Association of Defense Counsel. Fellow: American Bar Foundation. Texas Bar Foundation (Trustees Chairman, 1981-1982.

Fellows Chairman, 1988-1989).

Military: Colonel, United States Air Force, Retired.

Achievements

• Francis W. Baker has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member: American Board of Trial Advocates (Advocate). Defense Research and Trial Lawyers Association. Texas Association of Defense Counsel.

Fellow: American Bar Foundation.

Texas Bar Foundation (Trustees Chairman, 1981-1982. Fellows Chairman, 1988-1989).

Military: Colonel, United States Air Force, Retired.