Jeremy Baker

Jeremy S. Baker is a distinguished construction attorney located in Chicago, Illinois. In 2019, he established Baker Law Group LLC, where he continues to serve clients by emphasizing dispute prevention and cost-effective claim resolutions. Prior to founding his firm, Jeremy was a partner at Schiff Hardin LLP from 2006 to 2019, contributing significantly to the firm's national Construction Law practice. His earlier experience includes working as an attorney at Cozen O’Connor PC.

Jeremy's legal expertise spans across representing developers, lenders, design professionals, owners, and contractors in various aspects of design and construction. His practice focuses on project structuring, contract review, and negotiation across multiple project delivery methods. He has a robust litigation background, having prosecuted and defended cases in over 30 state and federal court venues. However, he prioritizes resolving disputes through alternative dispute resolution methods.

In addition to his practice, Jeremy is an Adjunct Professor of Law at The John Marshall Law School, where he taught a Construction Law course through the Center for Real Estate Law during the Fall semesters of 2016, 2017, and 2018. Jeremy is an alumnus of Tulane University Law School and the University of California, Santa Barbara. For more information, visit his website at https://buildchicagolaw.com or contact him at 312-621-7184.