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.
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.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
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 attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Jennifer C. Baker is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Indiana →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Jennifer C. Baker is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Indiana →
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.
Looking for additional Indiana attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Indianapolis or all attorneys in Indiana.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Jennifer C. Baker
Where is Jennifer C. Baker's law office located?
What practice areas does Jennifer C. Baker handle?
Where did Jennifer C. Baker go to law school?
How can I contact Jennifer C. Baker for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Jennifer C. Baker received?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Reviews
No reviews yet.