About Us

Our Firm

At Baker & Daniels, some things are not negotiable. Honesty. Integrity. Quality. Respect. Trust.

Since 1863, clients have entrusted us with their legal and consulting needs. We have honored that trust every day with courtesy, care and commitment. Our goal is to distinguish ourselves by unmatched client service. Our team of professionals offers a creative approach based on what matters most to each client.

When it comes to effective counsel, there are no substitutes for experience and trusted relationships.

Our Services

A firm is only as good as it is able to understand and respond to clients' needs. Since the beginning, Baker & Daniels has steadily grown to meet the challenges of the times. Today, we offer integrated services in more than 40 practices and industries.

Our legal experience and expertise includes bankruptcy and business restructuring, China, construction, corporate finance, economic development, education, energy and climate change, health care and life sciences, immigration, insurance, intellectual property, international, government services, labor and employment, nonprofit, product liability, real estate, renewable energy, tax and much more.

We have more than 370 lawyers and legal professionals in seven offices. From Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend, Chicago, Washington, D.C. and Beijing, we serve clients in regional, national and international transactions, regulatory matters and litigation.

Our Consulting Division

Sometimes you need more than a legal advisor. B&D Consulting, a division of Baker & Daniels since 1985, is a national advisory and advocacy firm focusing on key sectors of the economy.

Consulting professionals serve clients at the intersection of their purpose and the impact of public policy. Whether developing a business or advancing a mission, the firm's professionals have the multi-faceted skills to help clients succeed.

Based in Washington, D.C., B&D Consulting professionals bring backgrounds and experiences in politics, public policy and private sectors. They provide connections to Capitol Hill in education, government, health and life sciences, insurance and financial services, social services and more.

B&D Consulting expanded its national services to the property tax industry in 2007 with the addition of the B&D Equity Property Tax Group in Chicago. The group, which brought many years of experience in national property tax matters, aligns with the firm's growth initiative and provides entry into the Chicago market.

Our Reach

With two international affiliations, Baker & Daniels assists clients in matters extending around the world. In 1998, we became one of the first 14 U.S. law firms with an office in China. Today, Baker & Daniels remains the only Indiana law firm licensed to practice in China.

Beyond China, our network continues. As Indiana’s exclusive member of Lex Mundi, the world’s leading association of more than 160 independent law firms, our clients are assured of quality legal services in more than 100 countries. Add to that our partnership with TAGLaw, a global alliance of high quality, independent law firms with more than 140 member firms based in nearly 100 countries.

Our History

We're proud of our firm’s heritage dating back to 1863. Our lawyers were among pioneers in the building of America. One of our founders served as Vice President of the United States. Others were elected to the U.S. Congress and Indiana Legislature. Three served as Indiana Governors.

Today, we continue to strengthen the foundation built by the likes of Conrad Baker (and his son, Albert) and Edward Daniels (and his son, Joseph). Baker & Daniels professionals are industry leaders, community activists and pro bono servants within the communities they work and live.