Alexander Baker is Of Counsel in the Chicago office of Sinars Slowikowski where he focuses his practice on defense of toxic tort/environmental, talc, product liability, premise liability, general litigation, and transportation claims. Alexander is an experienced litigator and has represented both plaintiffs and defendants ranging from individuals to Fortune 500 Companies.

Prior to joining Sinars Slowikowski, Alexander worked at a nation-wide civil litigation defense firm defending toxic tort claims relating to exposure to asbestos, diacetyl, silica, and other toxic chemicals as local, regional, and national coordinating counsel. He also worked for a regional personal injury firm handling personal injury claims involving motor vehicle accidents, slip-and-falls, and premise liability.

Representing clients – on both sides – in a wide variety of civil disputes has helped Alexander hone his craft as a litigator. He has extensive experience, with successful results, in defending clients from initial investigation through trial in court rooms in some of the most challenging jurisdictions throughout the country. 

Alexander has spent most of his life in the Chicago area and currently lives in Oak Park. Outside of work, Alexander enjoys exploring the city, traveling, reading, cooking, golfing, cheering on Chicago sports teams, and spending time with his fiancé and daughter. 

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