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Joseph Thomas Baum, American lawyer. Bar: New York 1973, United States District Court (northern district) New York 1973. Recipient Distinguished Pro Bono Service award Legal Aid Northeastern New York, 1987, 98.

Background

Baum, Joseph Thomas was born on May 25, 1944 in Amsterdam. Son of Joseph W. and Margaret M. (Wilt) Baum.

Education

Siena College (Bachelor of Arts, 1966). Syracuse University; Albany Law School (Juris Doctor, 1972).

Career

Instructor Alfred University, New York, 1973-1974. Assigned counsel Allegany County, Belmont, 1973-1974, law secretary Family Court, 1974. Assistant attorney general New York State, Albany, 1974-1979.

Clinical director Albany Law School, since 1981.

Membership

Town attorney Town of Sand Lake, New York, 1980-1982, 84, 98-2000, town councilman, 1992-1996. Board directors Young Men’s Christian Association, Albany, 1984-1987. Member American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Rensselaer County Bar Association, American Association Law Schools (clinical section), Adirondack Mountain Club.

Connections

Children: Jason, Daniel.