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Firm Counsels Architect in Mortgage Foreclosure Lawsuit
Firm Counsels Architect in Mortgage Foreclosure Lawsuit
Oct 08
We counseled a high-profile architect, and her architecture firm, as defendants in a complex commercial real estate foreclosure action. The lawsuit involves a loan secured by multiple properties and includes claims against several individuals and entities, including our client, which provided both a corporate guaranty...
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License Agreement for Mountain Project Transition
License Agreement for Mountain Project Transition
Oct 08
We prepared a tripartite license and release agreement to facilitate a smooth and friendly transition for our architecture firm client from a residential project in the Mountain West. The agreement granted a non-exclusive license to the new property owner licensee to use the architect's final...
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Design-Build Agreement Negotiated for Cannibis Grow Facility
Design-Build Agreement Negotiated for Cannibis Grow Facility
Oct 08
We represented an architecture firm to negotiate an agreement with a design-build firm for the first phase of a multi-phased, $6 million cannabis grow facility renovation project, using owner-specified equipment for a temporary grow room, and covering about 25,000 sq ft of an existing 57,000...
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Mobile Network and Architect Master Services Agreement
Mobile Network and Architect Master Services Agreement
Oct 08
We represented an architecture firm to negotiate a master services agreement with a publicly traded mobile network operator for ongoing architectural and professional design services, with particular emphasis on confidentiality, privacy, and data security.
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Firm Negotiates Agreement for $7.2M Police Facility
Firm Negotiates Agreement for $7.2M Police Facility
Oct 08
We represented an architecture firm to negotiate a two-phase Owner-Architect Agreement for a new police facility with an estimated construction cost of $7.2 million and an architect's professional services fee of about $325,000 for design and construction administration services, using AIA Document B103–2017, Agreement Between...
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$24M Religious School Renovation Agreement Negotiated
$24M Religious School Renovation Agreement Negotiated
Oct 08
We represented an architecture firm to negotiate AIA Document B133–2019, Agreement Between Owner and Architect, Construction Manager as Constructor Edition, for a major renovation and addition project at a private school. The $23.5 million project encompasses a multi-phase approach to renovating existing buildings, including classrooms,...
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$18M Historic Renovation Agreement Negotiated
$18M Historic Renovation Agreement Negotiated
Oct 08
We represented an architecture firm to negotiate an AIA Document B101-2017, Agreement Between Owner and Architect, for the extensive renovation and restoration of an $18 million historic landmark mansion. The project involved a multi-story mansion and adjacent structure on expansive grounds, featuring original designs by...
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Firm Negotiates $165M Science and Healthcare Project Contract
Firm Negotiates $165M Science and Healthcare Project Contract
Oct 08
We represented an architecture firm to negotiate AIA Document B103-2017, Agreement Between Owner and Architect for a Complex Project, for a project involving the design of a new, six-story, about 200,000 sq ft building for healthcare and scientific research programs, with our client’s total basic...
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Firm Negotiates $45M Historic Theater Renovation Contract
Firm Negotiates $45M Historic Theater Renovation Contract
Oct 08
We represented an architecture firm to negotiate an AIA Document B101-2017, Agreement Between Owner and Architect, for the renovation of an historic theater with the project owner. The $45 million project, part of a nearly $90 million redevelopment, involved the restoration and adaptive reuse of...
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Firm Negotiates $15M University Project Contract
Firm Negotiates $15M University Project Contract
Oct 08
We represented an architecture firm to negotiate an AIA Document B103–2017, Agreement Between Owner and Architect for a Complex Project, with a major university for the adaptive reuse and renovation of an approximately 50,000 sq ft, six-story concrete building. The $15.5 million project, with a...
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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

Baker Law, Design & Construction Counsel N/a
Address Cook County Office 33 N. Dearborn,
Suite 1000
Chicago, IL 60602
Office meetings by appointment only.
(312) 621-7184
Address Lake County Office 790 Estate Drive,
Suite 200
Deerfield, IL 60015
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(312) 621-7184