How much does it cost to hire Frederick for a class action case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Frederick walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Frederick offer a free consultation?

Frederick charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Frederick's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Frederick's current terms during booking.

How long do class action cases in South Carolina typically take?

Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Frederick gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Frederick take my case if I'm outside Mount Pleasant?

Frederick is licensed in South Carolina. Matters governed by South Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Frederick will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Frederick?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Frederick will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Frederick accepting new class action clients right now?

Frederick's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Frederick C. "Fred" Baker, Class Action Attorney in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Over 32 years of legal practice · focused on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability

Mount Pleasant, SC

Practicing class action in Mount Pleasant since 1994.

32+: Years practicing
2: Bar admissions

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Frederick C. "Fred" Baker is an attorney based in Mount Pleasant, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Frederick has over 32 years of legal experience.

Based in: Mount Pleasant, SOUTH CAROLINA
Experience: over 32 years
Known for: Class Action · Personal Injury · Product Liability

Handles Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability matters from Mount Pleasant, SOUTH CAROLINA.
Over 32 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026).

Areas of practice

Legal matters Frederick takes on

Frederick concentrates on class action, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Frederick handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Class Action cases in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Frederick takes class action matters in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Frederick agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Frederick takes personal injury matters in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Frederick agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Frederick takes product liability matters in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Frederick agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Frederick C. "Fred" Baker — class action lawyer in Mount Pleasant

Fred represents individuals, institutional investors, and governmental entities in a wide variety of cases. He leads the firm’s tobacco litigation, and was a member of the legal team that litigated the groundbreaking tobacco litigation on behalf of several State Attorneys General. Fred has also participated in the litigation of individual tobacco cases, entity tobacco cases and a tobacco class action.

In addition to his tobacco casework, Fred is part of the opioid litigation team which represents dozens of states, cities, towns, counties and townships in litigation targeting the alleged misrepresentation of harmful and addictive opioids by manufacturers and distributors.

Fred was also a key member of the firm’s representation of people and businesses in Gulf Coast communities suffering as a result of the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill. He held a central role in the negotiation process involving the two settlements reached with BP, one of which is the largest civil class action settlement in U.S. history. In addition, his environmental experience also includes representing a state government in a case against poultry integrators that alleged poultry waste polluted natural resources.

Fred has served as counsel in a number of class actions, including the two class action settlements arising out of the 2005 Graniteville train derailment chlorine spill. He was also closely involved in the litigation surrounding the statutory direct action settlement reached in the Manville bankruptcy court and a related West Virginia unfair trade practices insurance class action.

Fred began practicing with Motley Rice attorneys in 1994 and chairs the firm’s attorney hiring committee.

* Please remember that every case is different. Any result we achieve for one client in one matter does not necessarily indicate similar results can be obtained for other clients.

Working with Frederick on a class action matter

A veteran litigator with strong roots in complex litigation, Fred Baker has worked on a broad range of environmental, medical costs recovery, consumer and products liability cases and holds numerous leadership roles within the firm. Fred represents individuals, institutional investors, and governmental entities in a wide variety of cases. He leads the firm’s tobacco litigation, and was a member…

Clients Frederick works with

Frederick reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, personal injury, and product liability matters in Mount Pleasant and the surrounding South Carolina area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

Duke University
J.D. / L.L.M. · 1993
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.A. · 1985

Jurisdictions

Frederick's state bar admissions

New York
1994 · ACTIVE
South Carolina
1994 · ACTIVE

Frederick studied at J.D. / L.L.M. in Duke University and B.A. in The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Law school and academic background

Frederick completed J.D. / L.L.M. in Duke University and B.A. in The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Frederick runs in South Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Frederick has received 10 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Protection Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon
2026
Best Lawyers in America — South Carolina Lawyers Weekly
2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Protection Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities (2026).

Locations

Frederick C. "Fred" Baker's office in Mount Pleasant

Frederick's primary office is at 28 Bridgeside Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, 29464. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

28 Bridgeside Boulevard

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464

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Hiring guide

How to hire Frederick C. "Fred" Baker — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Frederick usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Frederick charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Frederick's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Frederick will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a class action attorney in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Frederick

Frederick discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every class action matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Frederick confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Frederick's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Frederick C. "Fred" Baker

How much does it cost to hire Frederick for a class action case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Frederick walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Frederick offer a free consultation?
Frederick charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Frederick's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Frederick's current terms during booking.
How long do class action cases in South Carolina typically take?
Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Frederick gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Frederick take my case if I'm outside Mount Pleasant?
Frederick is licensed in South Carolina. Matters governed by South Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Frederick will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Frederick?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Frederick will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Frederick accepting new class action clients right now?
Frederick's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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