1 /5 B Houseworth: I initially had a positive impression of Baker & Baker Law Firm, largely due to the exceptional professionalism and warmth of their secretary, Brenda, who guided me through the initial steps of my employment law case in Illinois. Mr. Baker, my attorney, exuded confidence in our likelihood of success and provided me with a discovery form to complete. I informed him that gathering the necessary information would take time due to the emotional toll of the circumstances, and he assured me this would not be an issue, stating he would communicate my situation to the commission.
However, after months of waiting, I reached out to the firm for an update, only to be told they had no new information. Concerned, I contacted the commission directly and learned that my case had been dismissed. Shockingly, I was informed that Mr. Baker had been notified of the dismissal but failed to act, missing the 30-day window for an appeal. This oversight was particularly frustrating, as I had repeatedly communicated potential delays in submitting evidence, and Mr. Baker never once warned me that failure to submit by a specific deadline could result in the case being dropped.
As a business owner, investor, and someone who dedicates significant time to volunteer and spiritual activities, I was deeply disappointed by this outcome, which cost me a substantial financial opportunity. To add to my frustration, Mr. Baker offered to refund half of my payment but failed to follow through, leaving me with no compensation after weeks of waiting. This experience leads me to question Mr. Baker’s diligence and competence in managing critical case details, such as monitoring communications from the commission. I strongly advise others to seek legal representation elsewhere to avoid similar mishandling.
