
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
About Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC delivers business-focused legal counsel with a legacy of excellence spanning over 130 years. As one of the nation’s largest and most respected law firms, it offers clients access to more than 700 attorneys and public policy advisors, seamlessly integrated across 20+ offices throughout the United States. The firm’s commitment to tailored legal strategies and responsive service positions it as a trusted partner in addressing complex legal and policy needs.
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC approaches legal representation through a client-first lens, focusing on industry insight, strategic foresight, and operational efficiency. Attorneys work across more than 30 practice areas—including litigation, corporate transactions, health care, real estate, intellectual property, labor and employment, cybersecurity, and public policy—to deliver comprehensive, customized solutions. Multidisciplinary teams collaborate closely with clients to support their business objectives and navigate legal challenges with confidence.
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC supports clients globally through a robust international network, helping businesses seize opportunities and manage risks in over 90 countries across six continents. From multimillion-dollar deals and federal regulatory matters to high-stakes litigation and class action defense, the firm’s seasoned professionals offer practical counsel with measurable impact.
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC prioritizes innovation and efficiency, leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance legal operations and client engagement. Its state and federal public policy teams provide real-time legislative and regulatory tracking, while dedicated industry teams ensure agile, informed service across sectors such as financial services, energy, hospitality, life sciences, and construction.
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC has earned widespread recognition for its attorneys and practice groups, reflecting a firm-wide culture of excellence, diversity, and professional integrity. With deep roots in community service, a strong pro bono commitment, and leadership in diversity initiatives, the firm continues to shape the legal landscape with purpose and impact.
Practice Areas
- Antitrust and Competition Law
- Aviation
- Blockchain and Digital Assets Technology
- Business Succession Planning
- Cannabis and Psychedelics Law and Regulation
- Corporate Finance
- Corporate Governance
- Cross-Border Business
- Emerging Companies
- Energy
- Financial Services
- Food and Beverage
- Gaming
- Hospitality
- Manufacturing
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Retail
- Securities
- Seniors Housing and Long Term Care
- Tax
- Data Protection, Privacy and Cybersecurity
- Emerging Companies
- Leveraged Finance
- Technology
- Transportation and Logistics
- Disaster Recovery and Government Services
- Franchise and Distribution
- Cross-Border Business
- Venture Capital
- Private Equity
- Environment, Social and Governance (ESG)
- Environmental, Sustainability, and Product Stewardship
- Advice and Counsel
- Employee Benefits and ERISA Litigation
- Labor & Employment – Health Care
- Labor & Employment Litigation
- OSHA
- Policies and Training
- Reductions in Force
- Restrictive Covenants
- Wage and Hour
- Workers' Compensation
- Copyright Litigation
- Copyright, Media and Entertainment
- FDA Regulatory and Compliance
- Intellectual Property and Technology Litigation
- Patent Litigation
- Patent Post Grant Proceedings
- Patent Prosecution
- Trade Secret Litigation
- Trademark and Branding
- Trademark and Unfair Competition Litigation
- University Technology Transfer and Commercialization
- Drug, Device and Life Sciences
- Government Enforcement and Investigations
- Government Relations and Public Policy
- Governmental Entities
- Citizenship
- Compliance and Audit Representation
- Investors & EB-5 Services
- Permanent Paths and Processing
- Protection and Removal
- Temporary Stays: Categories and Processing
- Visitors and Students
- Employment Based Immigration for Any Industry
- Employment Based Immigration for Specific Industries
- Immigration Based on International Businesses
- U.S. Consular Representation
- Immigration Practice by Robert Divine
- 340B Drug Pricing Program
- Academic Medical Centers
- Antitrust – Health Care
- Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorders
- Digital Health
- Drug, Device and Life Sciences
- Exempt Organizations – Health Care
- Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
- Financing Long Term Care Facilities
- Franchising – Health Care
- Health Care Enforcement Actions and Investigations
- Health Care Bankruptcy and Distress
- Health Care Policy
- Health Care Regulatory
- Health Care Transactions
- Health Information Technology
- Health Systems/Hospitals
- HIPAA
- Home Health and Hospice Organizations
- Hospital-Owned SNFs and Hospital-Affiliated SNFs
- Labor & Employment – Health Care
- Litigation – Health Care
- Managed Care
- Medical Research/Clinical Trials and Risk Management
- Medical Staff, Peer Review and Credentialing
- Organ Donation and Transplant
- Public Hospitals and Health Systems
- Seniors Housing and Long Term Care
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Antitrust and Competition Law
- Affordable Housing
- Appellate Practice
- Bankruptcy and Commercial Restructuring
- Class & Collective Actions
- Commercial/Business Litigation
- Data Protection, Privacy and Cybersecurity
- Directors and Officers Litigation
- eDiscovery, Document Review and Investigation Services
- Eminent Domain
- Financial Services Litigation
- Intellectual Property and Technology Litigation
- Labor & Employment Litigation
- Litigation – Health Care
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability, Class Action and Mass Tort
- Professional Liability
- Real Estate Litigation
- Securities Litigation
- Tax
- Transportation and Logistics Litigation
- Trials
- Trust, Estate and Fiduciary Litigation
- Water Utilities
- Construction
- Affordable Housing
- Condominium Practice
- Economic Development
- Financing Long Term Care Facilities
- Land Conservation and Real Estate
- Office Developments
- Real Estate Finance
- Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)
- Real Estate Litigation
- Retail and Mixed Use
- Telecommunications
Our Attorneys

E. Scott Johnson

Emily R. Billig

Lea Speed

Ian Reagan

Kelsey McKinney

Scott M. Douglass

Luke P. Cantrell

Meagan O. Davis

John R. Branson

Michael B. Chance

Christopher J. Coats

Torri Armstrong

Ben C. Adams

Phyllis G. Cancienne
