Joshua Baker

Josh Baker is a Partner at Day Carter & Murphy LLP with two decades of experience practicing California real property law. His practice centers on transactional matters in the energy sector, with particular expertise in oil and gas, geothermal and emerging carbon sequestration projects.Mr. Baker advises energy developers, operators and landowners on the full range of real property issues that arise in project development and operations. He drafts and negotiates oil and gas, geothermal (including enhanced geothermal) and carbon sequestration leases and easements, related land use agreements (including surface use agreements, operating agreements and purchase and sale agreements) and conveyances of various types of real property interests. He also has substantial experience in title review and the preparation of title opinions, both in the context of specific energy-development projects and title due diligence associated with acquisition and divestiture projects. Mr. Baker strives to provide his clients with clear, practical solutions that support project efficiency and mitigate long-term risk.In addition to his transactional work, Mr. Baker monitors legislative and regulatory developments affecting the energy industry and regularly updates clients on issues impacting their operations and land portfolios. He is also actively involved with various industry groups and enjoys giving presentations—both at conferences and in-house to clients—on topics at the intersection of real property and energy law.