Construction, Design & Real Estate

Through extensive experience in the construction industry and construction defect disputes, Baker & Associates has developed a distinguished reputation representing owners, architects, contractors, developers, artisans, designers, homeowners' associations and management companies in mediation, arbitration and litigation of construction and real estate matters such as claims of defective workmanship, breach of contract, hillside failures, and neighbor disputes. We also negotiate, consult and litigate issues ranging from purchase and sale transactions (office buildings, shopping centers, movie theatres, country clubs, restaurants, hotels, apartment, condominium projects), leasing work for owners, tenants and lenders, to general and specific plans, zoning regulations and variances, local commissions, conditional use permits, environmental impact reports and mechanic's liens.

To achieve optimal results for our clients, we have assembled a team of esteemed industry experts including engineers in all major disciplines, architects, contractors, critical path methodology and cost-estimators. Their knowledge and insight enhance our leverage to achieve the most favorable outcome possible for our clients such as California Landmark Group; Fain-Walker Partnership; Phill Vonk Fine Cabinetry; Bartlein Property Management; Jack Little Company (Surveyors); Norman Colburt, Interior Consultants, Ltd.; London Chimney; Walker Construction; American Technologies; and Studio 3 Designs (Architects). In addition, Mr. Baker, an avid art collector himself, represents artists and galleries (Mark Edward Harris; Ed Ruscha, Terry Dooley, What? Designs; Amaral Metal Fabrications) in contractual and litigation matters.