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Why Diligent Project Owners Should Never Lose Mechanics Lien Claims
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Apr 29
You are a project owner or real estate developer. You want to avoid lien claims. But how? Yes, the Illinois Lien Act – first passed in 1825 – contains arcane and confounding rules. But here is the truth: real estate developers and project owners should...
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Jeremy Baker to Present at AIA Chicago Zoom Webinar April 7th 12pm CST
Jeremy Baker to Present at AIA Chicago Zoom Webinar April 7th 12pm CST
Apr 01
Mechanics liens are a powerful tool to help architects secure payment on Illinois projects. In turbulent economic times, AIA contract type liens can be particularly useful to architects concerned about their clients’ willingness – or ability – to pay for design services. Liens can sometimes...
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POSTPONED – ABA SPEECH: Seeing the Big Picture: Construction Management Under the 2019 AIA CM Contracts – Part 2: Construction
POSTPONED – ABA SPEECH: Seeing the Big Picture: Construction Management Under the 2019 AIA CM Contracts – Part 2: Construction
Mar 18
20/20 Foresight: Effective Project Management & Strategies Forum on Construction Law Annual MeetingApril 22-24, 2020 | Seattle, WASheraton Grand SeattleCo-Sponsored by the Construction Management Association of America VIEW BROCHURE
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POSTPONED – ANATOMY OF INDEMNITY AND COPYRIGHT CLAUSES: WHAT ARCHITECTS NEED TO KNOW
POSTPONED – ANATOMY OF INDEMNITY AND COPYRIGHT CLAUSES: WHAT ARCHITECTS NEED TO KNOW
Mar 18
  Unfortunately, today's presentation has been postponed due to COVID-19. I hope everyone is taking care of themselves and their loved ones. Click here for more on the AIA Chicago website.
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Jeremy Baker to Present at AIA Chicago Lunch-and-Learn March 18th at 12pm CST
Jeremy Baker to Present at AIA Chicago Lunch-and-Learn March 18th at 12pm CST
Feb 26
Jeremy Baker from Baker Law Group LLC (previously a Partner at Schiff Hardin LLP), will present an hour lunch-and-learn that will closely examine two heavily-negotiated and important contract clauses: 1) indemnity, defense, and hold harmless clauses; and 2) intellectual property, copyright, and licensure clauses. Jeremy will examine...
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FCPA Primer for International Design Agencies
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Feb 04
Written by Jeremy Baker in May 2015. Originally posted on https://www.schiffhardin.com/ Introduction to FCPA Settlements Design professionals tempted by the lure of overseas work need to understand the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”). FCPA compliance is an important loss prevention issue. While exchanging gifts and...
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Clients Want Lawyers Who Know How to Settle Disputes Early: Thoughts on Guided Choice Mediation
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Feb 04
This post was written by Paul M. Lurie, one of Jeremy Baker's mentors at Schiff Hardin LLP. Paul helped Jeremy to understand that clients want lawyers who know how to settle disputes early. The discussion that follows first appeared at www.stradley.co - Clients Want Lawyers...
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What Types of Risky Contract Terms Concern Smart Architects and Engineers?
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Feb 04
When negotiating contracts, architects and engineers face a variety of risky contract terms – but a few kinds of clauses stand out as being particularly risky and prone to misuse. Uninsurable Contract Terms First, it is common for project owners to ask architects and engineers...
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Jeremy Baker selected as Leading Lawyer for fourth consecutive year
Jeremy Baker selected as Leading Lawyer for fourth consecutive year
Jan 30
Jeremy has been named a Leading Lawyer in Construction Law for 2020, marking his sixth consecutive year of recognition by Law Bulletin Media. This is the fourth year that Jeremy has been named a Leading Lawyer, which recognizes the top 5% of licensed attorneys in...
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Jeremy Baker recognized as Illinois Super Lawyer again by Thompson Reuters
Jeremy Baker recognized as Illinois Super Lawyer again by Thompson Reuters
Jan 30
Jeremy has been named among the top 5% of lawyers in Illinois with his inclusion in Thompson Reuters’ 2020 list of Illinois Super Lawyers. Jeremy was recognized for his work in Construction Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, marking his second consecutive year as a Super...
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Contact Jeremy S. Baker, a Chicago-based design and construction attorney who served at “big law” firms for nearly 18 years before launching Baker Law.

Phone Number (312) 621-7184

Baker Law, Design & Construction Counsel

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Address Cook County Office 33 N. Dearborn,
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Chicago, IL 60602
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(312) 621-7184
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Deerfield, IL 60015
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