Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC
About Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC is a respected presence in 27 local jurisdictions in the US, with 300 of its attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® and 92 of its attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Since receiving its first individual recognition in 1983, the firm has continued to excel across an exceptionally broad range of practice areas, including:
- Arbitration
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Corporate Governance and Compliance Law
- Equipment Finance Law
- Government Contracts
- Litigation - ERISA
- Patent Law
- Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
- Professional Malpractice Law
- Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
*Unactivated firm profiles show a limited selection of up to 10 practice areas.
These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC's skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Locations in America:
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Dallas, Texas
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Houston, Texas
- Iselin, New Jersey
- Jackson, Mississippi
- Johnson City, Tennessee
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Macon, Georgia
- Mandeville, Louisiana
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Nashville, Tennessee
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Orlando, Florida
- Princeton, New Jersey
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Tallahassee, Florida
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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Recognized Lawyers at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC
Drew Felts focuses his practice on commercial real estate transactions. He has extensive experience representing buyers, sellers, developers, investors, landlords, tenants and lenders in all facets of complex commercial real estate deals and financing throughout the Southeast and other parts of the country. Drew also has substantial experience working with renewable energy developers to negotiate and draft site control agreements and handle due diligence review for utility-scale solar energy ...
Paul J. Foley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Venture Capital Law. Paul J., who practices law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kelly Otis focuses her practice on commercial real estate transactions. Kelly regularly represents purchasers, sellers, and developers with the acquisition, development, financing, sale and lease of commercial real estate, including the drafting and negotiation of contracts, leases and loan documents, assistance with due diligence, and drafting of reciprocal easement agreements, covenants, escrow agreements, and other closing documents. She counsels clients on complex title issues and defects...
Bryan Scott focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, construction law, and creditors’ rights.Bryan handles commercial litigation and creditors’ rights matters covering a range of areas, including contract disputes, collections and foreclosures, lender liability, title issues, insurance coverage, warranty claims, secured transactions, patent and trademark infringement, unfair trade practices and competition, shareholder disputes, fiduciary claims, and products liability.
Robert H. Wall is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Robert H., who practices law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
J. Boone Aiken IV is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Commercial Litigation and Municipal Law. J. Boone, who practices law in Charleston, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J. Boone is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Will Curtis is an associate in Moore & Van Allen’s Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring group. Will has experience in a range of bankruptcy and restructuring matters representing creditors and debtors throughout the country and has regularly appeared in bankruptcy court on behalf of banks and financial institutions. Prior to joining the firm, he practiced in the bankruptcy group at an international law firm.
Jasmine Pitt focuses her practice on commercial litigation in state and federal courts. She has experience analyzing and navigating employment issues, general and professional liability, insurance coverage and defense, bankruptcy, and contract disputes. Her clients include school boards, hospitals and medical providers, and other small and medium-sized businesses. Jasmine also has experience handling appellate matters.
Brittany A. Puckett is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Brittany A., who practices law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brittany A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Myles Sonnier is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Insurance Law, Litigation - Construction, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Transportation Law. Myles, who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Myles is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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