Hugh G. Baker

Background

Hugh Garland Baker Jr. built his documented career in Indianapolis, the capital of Indiana and the seat of Marion County. His professional life began in 1973, when he was admitted to the Indiana bar and started the general practice of law that he has continued since then.

By the time he entered practice, Indianapolis was the principal legal center of central Indiana, with courts, government offices, and corporate clients that supported a broad range of litigation. Baker's work developed within that setting, in both state and federal courts.

Education

Baker attended Indiana University Indianapolis, a campus whose origins lie in a partnership between Indiana University and Purdue University. The joint campus was created in 1969 as Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and took its present name in 2022.

Career

Baker's documented career began in 1973, when he was admitted to the Indiana bar and started the general practice of law. He subsequently gained admission to federal courts: the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana in 1973, the United States Court of Claims in 1991, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana in 1992, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in 1994, and the Supreme Court of the United States in 2000. The Court of Claims was a federal court that heard monetary claims against the United States, while the Seventh Circuit hears federal appeals from Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin.

His practice has covered civil, criminal, and appellate matters, together with corporate, probate, taxation, and legislative law. Trial work has been central to his career, and he has acted as lead counsel in numerous jury and bench trials, both criminal and civil.

Baker was a partner of Baker, Orbison & Bales, an Indianapolis firm. A 1982 decision of the Indiana Court of Appeals lists counsel from Baker, Orbison, Bales & Knowles of Indianapolis, which indicates the firm's presence in the city by that year, and a 1985 decision lists the firm, then called Baker Orbison Bales & Knowles, with an office in Carmel, Indiana.

Later, Baker practiced through Baker Law Team, a firm at English Avenue in Indianapolis that handles personal injury, criminal defense, and family law matters. The firm operates as a limited liability company whose records show a 2011 start date, and Baker is listed as one of its partners.

Achievements

• Served as lead counsel and tried numerous jury and bench trials, both criminal and civil, in a career of general practice that began in 1973.

Religion

Baker and his wife are active members of Christ the King Church, according to the biography published by his firm. This membership is the only documented expression of his religious life in the available sources.

Membership

Baker is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association, the statewide professional association for lawyers practicing in Indiana. He is also associated with the Indianapolis Bar Association, the local bar association serving attorneys in Marion County. Both bodies serve practicing attorneys, providing professional organization at the state and local levels.

• Indiana State Bar Association , United States

• Indianapolis Bar Association , United States

Interests

• Baker and his wife enjoy tennis and gardening, and they spend time with family members and friends.

Connections

Baker is married to Marianne, and the couple have three children: Christie Baker Corso, Jennifer Baker Gal, and Patrick Baker. The biography published by his firm describes a marriage of more than 45 years and reports five grandchildren. Two of the couple's children and their spouses work at Baker Law Team.

child:

Christie Baker Corso

child:

Jennifer Baker Gal

child:

Patrick Baker

Partner at Baker Law Team in Indianapolis.

Wife:

Marianne

References

• Hugh Baker, Baker Law Team Firm biography describing his practice since 1973, his federal court admissions, bar memberships, trial experience, and the 1999 award.
• Justia lawyer profile of Hugh G. Baker Jr. Directory profile identifying his Indianapolis practice and his current membership in the Indiana State Bar.
• Avvo attorney profile of Hugh Garland Baker Jr. Profile showing an Indiana license acquired in 1973, an active good-standing status, and an Indianapolis litigation practice.