618-244-9544 mharvey@mlh-law.net

Derek Baker

Partner

Location: Mount Vernon, Illinois
Phone: 618-244-9544
Email: dbaker@mlh-law.net

Derek Baker grew up Bourbonnais Illinois, having spent his childhood near Minneapolis Minnesota. He began his legal practice working in the western suburbs of Chicago for a law firm that practiced exclusively family law. He represented clients in divorce, property division, child custody and visitation, adoption, support, modification, and post decree relief matters.

As Derek’s interest in litigation grew, he began working with a general practitioner near Chicago focusing on family, personal injury, criminal, bankruptcy and real estate matters. He regularly would appear in court, advocating on behalf of clients in contested and uncontested family, criminal, and traffic  matters.

While at St Louis University School of Law, he worked for over one and a half years at a high volume civil litigation law firm in downtown St. Louis, which represented clients in both Missouri and southern Illinois. He was responsible for handling hundreds of personal injury cases. He has experience advocating on behalf of plaintiffs in automobile collisions, medical malpractice, slip and fall, and dog bite matters. Furthermore, while at St. Louis University Law School he participated in the law clinic where he appeared in court representing indigent clients in landlord/tenant disputes and contesting fines and tickets for ordinance violations.
 

 

 

CONTACT US

Harvey & Baker, P.C.
2029 Broadway
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Phone: 618-244-9544
Fax: 618-244-9344

 

Areas Of Practice:

Family Law
Appellate Representation
Elder Abuse & Neglect
General Litigation
Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury
Mineral Litigation

 

Attorneys:

Morris Lane Harvey
Derek Baker
Chelbie A Mitchell
Kayli A. Van Houtin

 

 

Areas of Practice

  • Family Law
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Civil and Commercial Litigation
  • Personal Injury – Plaintiff

Honors and Awards

  • 2021 Emerging Lawyer

 

 

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois, 2013

Education

Saint Louis University School of Law, St. Louis Missouri

  •  J.D.
  • Honors: Excellence Award – Ethics

Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois

 

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Illinois State Bar Association, member
  • Rotary Club – Mount Vernon
Based on 16 reviews.
april flexter
april flexter
2020-10-26
Verified
Harvey & Baker, P.C. has represented me through a difficult time on my life. Their professionalism goes above and beyond all expectations I had. The staff is kind, curteous, professional, and knowledgeable. Everyone from the secretary, to para legals, to the attorneys make me feel confident I made the right decision when I chose a law firm. I would highly recommend Harvey & Baker, P.C. to anyone who needs legal representation. You will be highly satisfied with the quality of work they produce, the amount of time dedicated to your case, and their sensitivity to your individual needs.
Alexis Lux
Alexis Lux
2020-06-02
Verified
The team at this firm is amazing! They were all very professional, supportive, and helpful. Most of all honest! I would highly recommend them to anyone! Thank you for helping me!! Alexis Cooksey
Stephanie Nehrt
Stephanie Nehrt
2020-06-02
Verified
I highly recommend Harvey & Baker, P.C. to anyone seeking legal services. Harvey & Baker, P.C. are beyond knowledgeable, honest and will put your best interest first throughout the entirety of your case. During my legal services, they were there to answer my questions and advised me of all my options. Further, they provided me with legal statutes and legal research to show me the material supporting my position. I am very thankful for the services I received from Harvey & Baker, P.C.!!
Russell Fewkes
Russell Fewkes
2020-06-02
Verified
I Have had Harvey and Associates as my lawyers for over seventeen years and I am very pleased with them in every aspect, from their professionalism in their representing me to them keeping me informed on the status of my case. I VERY HIGHLY recommend them! I have the upmost respect and confidence in Lane, you will find no one better to represent you!
jessica cozzello
jessica cozzello
2020-06-02
Verified
They were always well prepared and up to date on everything to do with my case. I could tell they genuinely cared. They were very professional and knowledgeable. Would recommend them to anyone.

Harvey & Baker, P.C.

2029 Broadway
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Phone: 618-244-9544
Fax: 618-244-9344

 

40+ Years Experience | Experienced Civil Litigators

Martindale-Hubbell – Preeminent Rating for over 20 years