Jeremy has been named among the top 5% of lawyers in Illinois with his inclusion in Thomson Reuters’ 2025 list of Illinois Super Lawyers. Jeremy was recognized for his work in Construction Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, marking his sixth consecutive year as a Super Lawyer. He was honored by Thomson Reuters five times previously as an Illinois Rising Star - an attorney 40 years old or younger or who Read More
Intellectual Property Principles and Rights for Architects
Jeremy gave a presentation to AIA Chicago entitled “Intellectual Property Principles and Rights for Architects,” which AIA Chicago described on its website as follows: Jeremy S. Baker from Baker Law Group LLC will join the Practice Management Knowledge Community (PMKC) Co-Chairs as he examines design professional intellectual property principles and rights. From those beginning to navigate the vast world of AIA Read More
Jeremy Baker Featured on the “Building Scale” Podcast
We are thrilled to announce that Jeremy Baker, founder of Baker Law Group, recently appeared as a guest on the "Building Scale" podcast. In this insightful episode, Jeremy delves into the intricacies of contract negotiation, risk allocation, and the importance of interpersonal skills within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Jeremy's extensive experience with international projects Read More
Jeremy Baker selected as Leading Lawyer again in 2023
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 for two years as an Emerging Lawyer, identifying him among the less than 2% of lawyers in the state under 40 or have been practicing for less than 10 years. Recommended by peers in a Read More
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 consecutive year as a Super Lawyer. He was honored by Thomson Reuters five times previously as an Illinois Rising Star - an attorney 40 years old or younger or who Read More
Is It Worth Pursuing a Construction Claim in Chicago?
This article first appeared in Thompson Reuters Construction Accounting & Taxation, July/August 2009 - Vol.19, No. 4, and is reprinted with permission. Is it worth pursuing your construction claim? The decision to proceed may not be clear-cut. This post analyzes some factors potential claimants should consider when determining whether to file a lawsuit or demand for arbitration. I wrote the Read More
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 Owner-Architect Agreement (B101-2017), Owner-Contractor Agreement (A101-2017), General Conditions of the Contract for Construction (A201-2017), Read More
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 subtle ways, and some of its changes may be controversial. Architect and Owner users of the B101 form may, therefore, wish to reconsider and refresh Read More
Considerations for Drafting Contractual Dispute Resolution Provisions in Chicago
Written by Jeremy S. Baker - 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 arbitration or litigation, which are expensive and hurt business relationships. This article summarizes considerations for drafting contractual Read More
What are the Advantages of Private Arbitration Over Public Court Litigation?
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 privacy of the involved parties. Explore the advantages of arbitration and how it offers a favorable alternative Read More
