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
Baker Law Group LLC is a law firm specializing in design and construction law, serving clients primarily in Illinois and other selected U.S. jurisdictions. The firm provides legal counsel on contract negotiation, project delivery methods, dispute resolution including mediation and arbitration, and mechanics lien issues. Its clients include design builders, architects, engineers, real estate developers, institutional investors, contractors, and owners across various project types such as commercial, residential, industrial, and institutional. The firm publishes content focused on practical legal guidance for construction disputes, contract management, intellectual property rights in architecture, and value-based legal service pricing. It also shares insights on risk management and dispute avoidance tailored to the architecture, engineering, and construction industry.
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…
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…
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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…
Discover the advantages of private arbitration over litigation in a court of law. Private arbitration provides several benefits, including its predominantly private nature. Unlike public court litigation, arbitration ensures confidentiality without leaving behind a public record of filings, preserving the…
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…
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:
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