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
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Jeremy Baker recognized as 2024 Illinois Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters 6th Consecutive Year
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…
Understanding The New Role of the AIA Forms Digital Practice Documents
The AIA’s 2013 Digital Practice Documents play a prominent – yet little understood – role in the AIA’s newest Contract Documents. While previously optional, Digital Practice Document use is now expressly required by the unedited standard form language of the…
Business Considerations for Owners and Architects Regarding AIA B101-2017 Documents
The AIA’s “new” B101-2017, the latest version of its flagship Owner-Architect Agreement, carries over concepts from its widely-used predecessor, B101-2007. Users of the 2007 form will find the 2017 revision familiar. But the new B101-2017 is different in important and…
Considerations for Drafting Contractual Dispute Resolution Provisions in Chicago
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Dispute resolution clauses in contracts should be drafted to promote the negotiated resolution of disputes in a fair, timely, and cost-effective manner before the parties must resort to binding dispute resolution methods, such as…
Jeremy Baker Featured on The Quit Getting Screwed Podcast
It’s time for another breakdown of lien laws in the U.S.! This week, Karalynn is taking a trip back to her home state of Illinois with Jeremy Baker, a clever and committed construction attorney in IL. From your Illinois…
Jeremy Baker Featured on The Law Entrepreneur Podcast
Starting your own practice isn’t something they teach in law school. Join me as I sit down with legal professionals to hear firsthand accounts of just how they did it.
In this episode, Neil and Jeremy discuss:
- Lessons
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Jeremy Baker recognized as Illinois Super Lawyer again by Thomson Reuters
Jeremy has been named among the top 5% of lawyers in Illinois with his inclusion in Thomson Reuters’ 2022 list of Illinois Super Lawyers. Jeremy was recognized for his work in Construction Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, marking his fourth…
Baker Authors “Checklist 67: Considerations in Suing an Architect” in “A Guide To Frequently Encountered Construction Issues,” ABA Forum on Construction Law (2022)
Construction Checklists, Second Edition: A Guide To Frequently Encountered Construction Issues presents a unique collection of essential checklists that address the wide-ranging aspects of a construction practice.
The construction lawyer regularly faces a wide variety of legal issues, some of which…
Jeremy Baker Featured on The Maximum Lawyer Podcast
In this episode, Jeremy chats with Jim and Tyson about the journey of leaving the big law firm and going solo. If you’ve been thinking about making a similar move, this episode talks about Jeremy’s experience, journey, and advice.
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