Atty. Daniel Walter Baker

Atty. Daniel Walter Baker

Daniel Walter Baker is a lawyer practicing asset based lending, commercial lending and real estate, commercial lending and 6 other areas of law. Daniel Walter received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Chicago Chicago 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Daniel Walter Baker at a glance

Daniel Walter Baker is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Chapman And Cutler Llp. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, elder law, and agriculture. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1995). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1995) and Amherst College (B.A. Phi, 1992). Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American (Member, Business Law Section) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Daniel Walter Baker is a lawyer practicing asset based lending, commercial lending and real estate, commercial lending and 6 other areas of law
  • Daniel Walter received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Daniel Walter practices at Chapman and Cutler LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel Walter Baker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Walter Baker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Elder Law

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Agricultural Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Daniel Walter Baker

Where is Daniel Walter Baker's law office located?
Daniel Walter Baker's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Chapman And Cutler Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel Walter Baker handle?
Daniel Walter Baker focuses on business, real estate, elder law, agriculture. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Daniel Walter Baker practiced law?
Daniel Walter Baker has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Daniel Walter Baker go to law school?
Daniel Walter Baker earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A. Phi, 1992).
How can I contact Daniel Walter Baker for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 1995
B.A. Phi
Amherst College
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1995

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