Richard Baker Email & Phone Number

I became a lawyer to serve the kingdom of God. The majority of my clients today are churches and religious ministries and my practice has grown to include the areas of:Zoning Law Religious FreedomCivil Rights LitigationReal Estate LawNon-Profit Corporate LawFederal and Real Estate Tax ExemptionProbate and Estate PlanningTrust AdministrationAdoptionMy work in these areas give me an opportunity to help others resolve complicated problems. Often churches and other ministries are not aware of the complexities involved as they attempt to comply with the ever expanding regulations governing not-for-profits. At times government agencies are not responsive to the nature and the needs of religious ministries. Government agencies are bureaucratic in nature and increasingly have a bias against religious organizations. Whether a tax dispute, a zoning challenge, or a church split, often my clients find themselves in the midst of conflict which, if not resolved, could either cripple their ministries or even close their doors for good.

Listed skills include Litigation, Mediation, Civil Litigation, Corporate Law, and 14 others.

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  Partner

  Mauck & Baker, Llc

  2001 - Present - Chicago

  Since 2001, I have been representing churches, religious institutions, businesses, and individuals nationally. I have represented corporations, ministries, and families in zoning applications, real estate transactions, out-of-court settlements, litigation of zoning disputes, litigation of religious liberties, church splits and much more. In addition, I offer services in adoption, mediation, constitutional law, estate planning, real estate and many other areas.Visit my firm's website at MauckBaker.com and connect with us on Twitter @MauckBaker.