Atty. Derek A. Baker
Derek Baker grew up in Bourbonnais Illinois, having spent his childhood near Minneapolis Minnesota. He began his legal practice working in the western suburbs of Chicago for a law firm that practiced exclusively family law.
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Derek A. Baker is a Partner based in Mount Vernon, Illinois, practicing at Harvey & Baker, P.C.. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, family law, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2013). Educated at St. Louis University School of Law (J.D., 2013) and Northern Illinois University B.S. cum laude (—). Serves clients in Mount Vernon, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Derek Baker grew up in Bourbonnais Illinois, having spent his childhood near Minneapolis Minnesota
- He began his legal practice working in the western suburbs of Chicago for a law firm that practiced exclusively family law
- He represented clients in divorce, property division, child custody and visitation, adoption, support, modification, and post decree relief matters.As Derek's interest in litigation grew, he began working with a general practitioner near Chicago focusing on family, personal injury, criminal, bankruptcy and real estate matters
- He regularly would appear in court, advocating on behalf of clients in contested and uncontested family, criminal, and traffic matters.While at St. Louis University School of Law, he worked for over one and a half years at a high volume civil litigation law firm in downtown St. Louis, which represented clients in both Missouri and southern Illinois
- He was responsible for handling hundreds of personal injury cases
- He has experience advocating on behalf of plaintiffs in automobile collisions, medical malpractice, slip and fall, and dog bite matters
- Furthermore, while at St. Louis University Law School he participated in the law clinic where he appeared in court representing indigent clients in landlord/tenant disputes and contesting fines and tickets for ordinance violations.Derek is an active member Mount Vernon's Rotary Club
- In his free time he enjoys golfing, the outdoors, and attending sporting events.Read less
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 Mount Vernon 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 venue, 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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