About Baker & Harris Law Firm
The firm of Baker & Harris began in 1996 when Dwight E. Baker (now retired) and his associate, Jared Harris, joined together, with Jonathan Harris joining the firm in 2004. The firm’s success is attributed to its reputation for the commitment of its attorneys and staff for effective and personal representation.
our attorneys
The firm of Baker & Harris was established in 1996 by Dwight E. Baker and Jared Harris, founded upon a dedication to integrity, professionalism, and personal service. In 2004, Jonathan Harris joined the firm, further strengthening its longstanding commitment to excellence in the practice of law. Following Mr. Baker’s retirement in 2022 after a distinguished career, Jared Harris and Jonathan Harris continue to uphold the firm’s reputation for providing skilled and effective legal representation across a broad range of practice areas.
Jonathan Harris
Jonathan W. Harris attended the University of Utah College of Law. While there Jonathan clerked for the Child Protection Division of the Utah Attorney General’s Office and interned at the United States Attorney’s Office in Salt Lake City. After graduation in 2000, Jonathan went to work for the Idaho Falls, Idaho law office of Quane Smith, where his practice focused on personal injury litigation and insurance disputes.
Jonathan joined the Blackfoot, Idaho firm of Baker & Harris in April of 2004 as an associate attorney became a partner in 2008. Jonathan’s practice includes:
- Representing injured and disabled individuals in workers compensation, personal injury and insurance disputes. He has argued successfully to the Idaho Supreme Court on behalf of clients whose insurance company refused to compensate them.
- Representing small and medium sized business in their various legal needs including evictions, collections, foreclosures, entity formation and sale transactions.
- Representing individuals in divorce, child custody, adoption and guardianship cases.
- Assisting individuals with probate, will preparation and other estate planning.
Background
Jonathan resides in Blackfoot, Idaho with his wife Katie. They are the parents of three children and three grandchildren. When he is not practicing law he enjoys spending time with his family and is active in his church. He also enjoys youth sports, hunting, fishing and camping. Jonathan remains active in the community and has previously served as president of the Seventh Judicial District Bar Association, president of the Idaho Potato Museum, member of the board of directors for the Greater Blackfoot Chamber of Commerce and director of the Cattle Kids 4-H program. Presently, Mr. Harris is a member of the Idaho Trial Lawyers Association the 7th Judicial District Pro Bono Committee.
Jonathan W. Harris was born in Salmon, Idaho and lived on his family’s cattle ranch near Leadore, Idaho until moving to the Ucon area. He is a graduate of Bonneville High School. After high school Mr. Harris served an LDS Mission in Sweden.
Jared Harris
Education & Experience
Born Shelley, Idaho, 1962; Admitted to bar, 1991, Utah and Idaho. Education: Rick’s College, (AAS) Spori Scholar; Utah State University (B.S.) Summa Cum Laude; Brigham Young University (J.D., 1991) Cum Laude; Law Review. Member: Idaho State Bar; Utah State Bar; Idaho Trial Lawyers Association.
After graduating from law school in 1991, Mr. Harris practiced in Salt Lake City, Utah with the firm of Ray, Quinney & Nebeker, for a short time before accepting a position in Blackfoot with Dwight E. Baker. He is now a partner with Dwight E. Baker in the firm of Baker & Harris.
Mr. Harris’s practice focuses on business litigation, estate planning, real estate and
domestic law.
Family
Mr. Harris and his spouse Sonya, have four children, Holli, Megan, Darrell and Dillon.
Meet our team
At Baker and Harris Law Firm we have an excellent support staff!
Kayla
Paralegal
Christina
Paralegal
Amanda
Paralegal
Maria B.
Jared Harris is one of the best lawyers I have ever used…point blank. Gives good advice and advocates like a professional. It is much easier to feel confident with him in my corner. They work with you with finances and Jared Harris did a ‘more than five star’ job every time on my six or seven different matters. I would use him for all matters if I could. Also, just great people…my experience has been life-changing. I honesty owe them so much more than money so definitely a 5 star rating!
CRP K.
Wendy B.
Tyson M.
“Jared Harris & staff are top notch, friendly & effective professionals!”
Jennifer C.
“Jonathan has been so good to work with! He helped us set up our LLC and he made it easy and smooth. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a great lawyer!”