Atty. Richard C. Baker

Atty. Richard C. Baker

Richard C. Baker is a lawyer practicing commercial, land use & zoning, business formation and 7 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard C. Baker at a glance

Richard C. Baker is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Mauck & Baker, LLC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on formation, residential, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1980), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1980), and U.S. Supreme Court (2004). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1980) and Wheaton College (B.A., 1977). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard C. Baker is a lawyer practicing commercial, land use & zoning, business formation and 7 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Wheaton College in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Richard practices at Mauck & Baker, LLC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Richard C. Baker's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Residential Real Estate

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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.

Richard C. Baker is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Richard C. Baker is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

Richard C. Baker is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

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 Richard C. Baker

Where is Richard C. Baker's law office located?
Richard C. Baker's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Mauck & Baker, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard C. Baker handle?
Richard C. Baker focuses on formation, residential, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Richard C. Baker practiced law?
Richard C. Baker has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Richard C. Baker go to law school?
Richard C. Baker earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Richard C. Baker for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1980
B.A.
Wheaton College
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2004

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