Founded in 1984, the law firm of Baker, Cronogue, Tolle & Werfel, LLP, (formerly Barton, Baker, Thomas & Tolle, LLP) specializes in the areas of Government Contracts, Business and Corporate Law, Small Business Issues, Intellectual Property Rights, Commercial Litigation and Arbitration, Construction Disputes, and Non-Profit Organizations. Our attorneys are dedicated to understanding each client's needs and exploring creative and cost-effective solutions. The firm's attorneys draw on diverse experiences gained from the public sector (primarily DoD departments), private industry and private practice, which provide valuable insights into legal and business problems and solutions.

The firm's clients represent a diverse cross-section of American industry. Its Government Contracts clients include ship overhaul and new construction yards; automotive manufacturers; computer hardware manufacturers; contractors providing services for base maintenance; computer software development; database management; battle management; business and accounting consulting; logistics support; and flight training. In its business and corporate practice, Baker, Cronogue, Tolle & Werfel, LLP, represents both privately owned and publicly held corporations; limited and general partnerships; construction contractors and managers; subcontractors; and franchisees and licensees/licensors. Many of these clients are located outside the immediate Washington, D.C. area and depend upon the firm as their Washington representative in matters before the federal agencies, federal courts and the U.S. Congress.