Atty. James P. Baker

Atty. James P. Baker

Author: Chapter on Employment Torts, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 1994 Handbook on Employment Termination. Faculty Member, Illinois Estate Administration, 1975 and Creative Financing in Today's Real Estate Market, 1980, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education.

Springfield Springfield 55 J. Erfahrung 55 year
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Profile Summary

About James P. Baker at a glance

James P. Baker is a Member based in Springfield, Illinois, practicing at Baker, Baker & Krajewski, LLC. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on discrimination, probate, estate planning, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1971) and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (1972). Educated at University of Denver (J.D., 1970) and Hanover College (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Sangamon County, Illinois State and American (Member, Section on Labor and Employment Law) Bar Associations Lincoln Douglas Inns of Court. Serands clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Author

  • Chapter on Employment Torts, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 1994 Handbook on Employment Termination
  • Faculty Member, Illinois Estate Administration, 1975 and Creative Financing in Today's Real Estate Market, 1980, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education

Practice Areas Explained

James P. Baker's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James P. Baker is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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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 Springfield 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 James P. Baker

Where is James P. Baker's law office located?
James P. Baker's law practice is located in Springfield, Illinois. The firm is Baker, Baker & Krajewski, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James P. Baker handle?
James P. Baker focuses on discrimination, probate, estate planning, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James P. Baker practiced law?
James P. Baker has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did James P. Baker go to law school?
James P. Baker earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact James P. Baker for a consultation?
You can contact James P. Baker directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James P. Baker received?
James P. Baker's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Denver
- 1970
B.A.
Hanover College
- 1968

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1972

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