(Memphis, TN/September 26, 2007) One hundred forty-four attorneys with Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2008 (copyright 2007 by Woodward/White, Inc. of Aiken, SC). Based on the number of attorneys named to the list, Baker Donelson ranked eighth in the U.S. The Firm was ranked first in the nation in three specific practice areas: Personal Injury Litigation, Product Liability Litigation and Professional Malpractice Law.
"The Firm's strategic plan calls for putting our clients first and foremost, and attracting leading attorneys to the Firm who can provide excellent client service," said Ben C. Adams, chairman and chief executive officer of Baker Donelson. "So we're gratified to see so many of our lawyers recognized by their peers as among the finest in the profession, and we are particularly pleased to have secured such high national rankings. Best Lawyers listing is but one of many markers that let us know we are on the right track."
The Best Lawyers in America® is produced by Woodward/White Inc., a professional research firm in Aiken, South Carolina. The listing is compiled through a peer-review survey in which thousands of the top lawyers in the U.S. confidentially evaluate their professional peers. Attorneys are chosen for inclusion based solely on a vote by other attorneys. No fee is part of the selection criteria. Because of this selection process, Best Lawyers is generally regarded as an unbiased source of legal referrals. The current, 14th edition will be published in December.