Atty. Jennifer C. Baker

Atty. Jennifer C. Baker

Environmental lawyer Jennifer Baker guides commercial and industrial clients and landowners through virtually all phases of remediation projects and environmental litigation. She assists clients in resolving their contaminated site issues, as well as provides strategic, cost-effective approaches to addressing potential and existing environmental liabilities and demands.

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Profile Summary

About Jennifer C. Baker at a glance

Jennifer C. Baker is a litigation and environmental attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1999) and Lewis & Clark College (—, 1999). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026). Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Environmental lawyer Jennifer Baker guides commercial and industrial clients and landowners through virtually all phases of remediation projects and environmental litigation
  • She assists clients in resolving their contaminated site issues, as well as provides strategic, cost-effective approaches to addressing potential and existing environmental liabilities and demands
  • Jennifer practices as part of the firm’s Environmental Department, which has been frequently recognized as Tier 1 for national environmental litigation in the annual "Best Law Firms" ranking by U.S
  • News and Best Lawyers
  • Jennifer's principal area of practice focuses on representing commercial and industrial clients and landowners in remediation projects
  • Jennifer’s experience includes providing assistance with environmental issues arising from active operations during the course of real estate transactions and redevelopment activities, and from legacy environmental concerns
  • Jennifer’s work also includes brownfields projects and underground storage tank matters and environmental and cost recovery litigation in both federal and state arenas
  • Notably, Jennifer worked as a law clerk at the Bonneville Power Administration in Portland, Oregon, and as a summer national forests program assistant at The Wilderness Society in Washington, D.C
  • While at Bucknell University, she was a member of the varsity crew team

Practice Areas Explained

Jennifer C. Baker's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Indianapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana 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 Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jennifer C. Baker

Where is Jennifer C. Baker's law office located?
Jennifer C. Baker's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is Barnes & Thornburg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jennifer C. Baker handle?
Jennifer C. Baker focuses on litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
Where did Jennifer C. Baker go to law school?
Jennifer C. Baker earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (—, 1999).
How can I contact Jennifer C. Baker for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Jennifer C. Baker received?
Jennifer C. Baker's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1999
Lewis & Clark College
- 1999

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
- 2026

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