Brendan F. Baynes
Phone:
518-320-3430
Email:
bbaynes@couchwhite.com
Practice Areas: Commercial and Complex Litigation,Construction,Real Estate,
Education
Brendan is an experienced trial lawyer with more than 35 years of practice. He represents corporations, business owners, contractors, and property owners in a wide range of disputes involving construction, commercial, personal injury, and real estate matters. His expertise is rooted in civil litigation and commercial law, and he is known for delivering practical, strategic counsel tailored to the unique needs of each client.
In addition to his litigation experience, Brendan regularly advises clients on corporate governance, real estate transactions, and trust and estate matters. His deep understanding of both business and legal principles enables him to guide clients through complex legal challenges with confidence and clarity.
Admissions
- New York State Courts
- United States District Court for the Northern District of New York
- United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
Professional Experience
- Experienced trial attorney handling a wide range of complex personal injury, commercial, and criminal matters.
- Successfully tried scores of Supreme Court cases through verdict, with extensive appellate advocacy experience.
- Conducted hundreds of depositions, motion hearings, and mediations.
- Skilled in various aspects of general practice, including real estate transactions, zoning and land use matters, estate administration, vehicle and traffic law, and municipal legal issues.
- Known for strategic case management and effective courtroom advocacy across diverse legal areas.
- Founded The Baynes Law Firm, PLLC in 2009. Prior to that was a Partner at other firms in the Capital Region.
News
Memberships
- Albany County Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association, Treasurer of the Torts, Insurance, and Compensation Law Section, 2008 to present
- New York State Bar Association, Member of House of Delegate, 2009-2011
- New York State Bar Association, Torts, Insurance, & Compensation Law Section Outstanding Service Award 2024
- Appellate Division Third Department, Member of Character and Fitness Committee, 2009-2019
- Capital District Trial Lawyers Association
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
- Greene County Bar Association
- Columbia County Bar Association
- Rated by Super Lawyers; New York State Edition for Personal Injury 2012 to present
- Board of Directors, STARS Intergen, Inc. (501c3), 2012 to 2024
- Board of Directors, Graham Hunter Foundation, Inc. (501c3), 2009 to present