Joshua E. Baker

Josh is a specialist, exclusively in the practice of eminent domain law and exclusively for private property owners. He has two specialties now: ensuring that his clients and all Virginians — through his efforts at reform of condemnation laws — receive just compensation when their property is taken.

Practice Areas:

Attorney and President, The Law Firm of Waldo & Lyle

Josh’s practice is limited to representing property owners in eminent domain proceedings and defending private property rights throughout Virginia and the District of Columbia.

Professional Activities:

- Chairman, CLE International Virginia Eminent Domain Seminar, 2016- Present Presenter, CLE International Virginia Eminent Domain Seminar, Common Areas in Subdivisions: A Study in Highest and Best Use (2017)

- Presenter, CLE International Virginia Eminent Domain Seminar, Rare, Unique and Unusual Easement: What Rights Can Be Taken? (2016)

- Virginia Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2012-2015

- Presenter, CLE International Virginia Eminent Domain Seminar, Property Rights: Are Less Than Fee Interests Worth Anything in Condemnation? (2015)

- Presenter, CLE International Virginia Eminent Domain Seminar, Unity of Lands: Do I Have One Parcel? (2014)

- Presenter, CLE International Virginia Eminent Domain Seminar, Latest Trends in Mediation: New Strategies to Resolve Disputes (2013)

- Presenter, CLE International Virginia Eminent Domain Seminar, Recovering Compensable Costs: What Your Colleagues Do Not Know (2012)

- Member, Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Conference Journal Advisory Board, 2013- Present

- Co-Author (with Joseph T. Waldo), Damages from Transmission Corridors and Transmission Lines, The Practical Real Estate Lawyer, January 2012

- Presenter, CLE International Virginia Eminent Domain Seminar, Housing Authority Projects: New Laws, New Rules, Old Plans (2011)

- Author, Virginia’s Property Owners Are Not Safe From Kelo-Styled Economic Takings, The Fee Simple, Vol. XXX, No. 2, May 2010

- Author, Note “Quieting the Clang: Hathcock as a Model of the State-Based Protection of Property Which Kelo Demands,” Volume 14 William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal Issue 1 (2006) (Available at 14 Wm. & Mary Bill Rts. J. 351).

- Executive Articles Editor, William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal Volume 14

Professional Memberships:

- Virginia Member, Owners Counsel of America

- Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association, 2007-present

- Chair, Young Lawyers Section, 2011-2012

- Treasurer, Young Lawyers Section, 2010-2011

- The Federalist Society

- Virginia State Bar

Civic Involvement:

- Hillsdale College President’s Club Member

- Hillsdale College Admissions Assistance Program, Volunteer

- Alzheimer Association, Alois Society Member