Church Law & Religious Liberty

The attorneys at Mauck & Baker have been helping defend the religious liberty of individuals and faith-communities for several decades, and as followers of Jesus, we understand the importance of ministry. Most importantly, we take care to handle conflict using Biblical principles.

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Even the most mindful congregations can encounter unexpected legal issues, so let us help you prepare for and prevent problems before they have the chance to arise.

Areas of Service:

Religious Land Use/Zoning

Right of Conscience

Bylaw Drafting

Employment & Governance

Risk Prevention

Facility Use Agreements

Organizational Structuring

Denominational Splits

Inter-Ministry Splits

Peace-Keeping Mediation

Arbitration

What Our Clients Are Saying:

"This firm helped our church to get a land tax issue resolved. They were efficient and thorough and got it resolved very very quickly. This saved our church over $100,000. This firm is very much about bringing glory to God in their practice."

— Autry Watkins, Pastor of Transformation Church

1 North LaSalle St.

Suite 600

Chicago, IL 60602

info@mauckbaker.com

312-726-1243

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