Background
Baer, Joseph Winslow was born on September 15, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph Louis and Gretchen Winslow (Shattuck) Baer.
Baer, Joseph Winslow was born on September 15, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph Louis and Gretchen Winslow (Shattuck) Baer.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Chicago, 1938; Juris Doctor, University of Chicago, 1940.
Partner, Davis, Boyden, Jones & Baer, Chicago, 1947-1985; senior partner, Baer, Davis, Zavett, Kane & Mac Rae, Chicago, 1985-1986; chairman divorcee division, Endispute of Chicago, 1986-1989. Lecturer in matrimonial law. Instructor John Marshall Law School, 1956-1961.
Active amateur theater. Republican candidate for municipal court judge, Chicago, 1956. Member Governor Athletic Supporters Institute, 1946-1975.
President Captiva Island (Florida) Civic Association, 1991-1993. Lieutenant commander of The United States Navy Reserve, 1940-1945, PTO. Fellow American Academy Matrimonial Lawyers (founding). Member American Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association (chairman committee entertainment 1976-1977), AdventurersClub Chicago, Law Club Chicago, Tavern Club Chicago, Psi Upsilon, Phi Delta Phi.
Married Nanette Talbot, June 14, 1952. Children— Richard, Elizabeth, Jennifer.