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
The Baker Law Blog, published by Baker Law - Design & Construction Counsel, focuses on legal issues related to the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries. It covers topics such as mechanics lien claims, contract negotiation and drafting, risk allocation, intellectual property rights for design professionals, dispute resolution methods including mediation and arbitration, and cost-efficient legal strategies tailored to construction projects. The blog also addresses practical concerns for design builders, architects, engineers, real estate developers, and property owners, providing insights on AIA contract documents, project delivery methods, and legal challenges in various construction sectors. It reflects the firm’s expertise in construction litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and general counsel services for the design and construction community.
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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