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Jeremy S. Baker recognized as 2026 Illinois Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters, 8th Consecutive Year
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Baker Law Group, LLC is pleased to share that Jeremy S. Baker has been recognized as a 2026 Illinois Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters, marking his eighth consecutive year receiving this distinction. For clients who rely on experienced attorneys in design and construction counsel, this...
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How to Defeat Mechanics Lien Claims in Chicago
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Defeating mechanics lien claims in Chicago, is often possible for experienced construction attorneys. The smallest error or inaccuracy in the recorded document can void the lien. Jeremy has defended property owner, developer, and lender clients from dozens and dozens of lien claims. He has identified flaws with many...
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How Does Value-Based Pricing for Legal Services Work?
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One of my new freedoms – as the owner of a law firm – is the ability to price my services creatively. My billing arrangements are based on what clients consider to be appropriate value-based billing fees. This can be based on time spent or...
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Jeremy Baker recognized as 2025 Illinois Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters 7th Consecutive Year
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Jeremy has been named among the top 5% of lawyers in Illinois with his inclusion in Thomson Reuters’ 2025 list of Illinois Super Lawyers. Jeremy was recognized for his work in Construction Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, marking his sixth consecutive year as a Super...
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Intellectual Property Principles and Rights for Architects
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Jeremy gave a presentation to AIA Chicago entitled “Intellectual Property Principles and Rights for Architects,” which AIA Chicago described on its website as follows: Jeremy S. Baker from Baker Law Group LLC will join the Practice Management Knowledge Community (PMKC) Co-Chairs as he examines design...
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Jeremy Baker Featured on the “Building Scale” Podcast
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We are thrilled to announce that Jeremy Baker, founder of Baker Law Group LLC, recently appeared as a guest on the "Building Scale" podcast. In this insightful episode, Jeremy delves into the intricacies of contract negotiation, risk allocation, and the importance of interpersonal skills within...
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Flat Fee Residential Contracts
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Why Is It Crazy to Start a Home Improvement Project without a Good Contract? Why Are Good Construction Contracts Essential to Completing Projects on BUDGET? Why Are Good Contraction Contracts Essential to Completing Projects on SCHEDULE? Why Are Honest Contractors Sometimes Forced to Misuse Propect...
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Jeremy Baker selected as Leading Lawyer again in 2023
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Jeremy has been named a Leading Lawyer in Construction Law for 2023. This is the sixth year that Jeremy has been named a Leading Lawyer, which recognizes the top 5% of licensed attorneys in Illinois. Before that, he was recognized for two years as an...
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Jeremy Baker recognized as 2024 Illinois Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters 6th Consecutive Year
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Jeremy has been named among the top 5% of lawyers in Illinois with his inclusion in Thomson Reuters’ 2024 list of Illinois Super Lawyers. Jeremy was recognized for his work in Construction Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, marking his sixth consecutive year as a Super...
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Is It Worth Pursuing a Construction Claim in Chicago?
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This article first appeared in Thompson Reuters Construction Accounting & Taxation, July/August 2009 - Vol.19, No. 4, and is reprinted with permission. The decision to proceed may not be clear-cut. This post analyzes some factors potential claimants should consider when determining whether to file a...
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