Baker Donelson's commercial litigation attorneys are highly skilled in advising and defending national and multinational corporations in business disputes across a broad range of industries. Offering creative and efficient solutions that align with our clients' business interests, our team draws on the Firm's multidisciplinary offerings across key industries to aggressively pursue business objectives on behalf of our diverse client base.
Our team. Our team is composed of more than 130 commercial litigators, including former judges and state and federal prosecutors. Our connection to the business, regulatory, legal, and judicial communities in which we live and work across the United States and beyond gives us the advantage of understanding the varying levels of complexity each dispute entails. The breadth of our experience includes trying cases in state and federal courts throughout the country.
Industry Depth. The successful resolution of business disputes requires a cogent understanding of our clients' businesses and industries. We represent clients operating in a wide range of industries and pride ourselves on maintaining comprehensive understanding of the information technology, hospitality, financial services, energy, manufacturing, gaming, higher education, and health care industries.
Negotiated resolution and litigation prevention. Where an alternative solution aligns best with our clients' desired outcomes, we routinely obtain the most efficient and effective resolution possible. We are well positioned to resolve matters and to prevent litigation outside of the courtroom, bringing exceptional experience to alternative dispute procedures, mediations, and other structured settlement vehicles.
Trial practice. Our experience and willingness to try cases informs our strategic advice in every dispute we help to resolve, strengthening our client's position throughout the course of dispute resolution procedures. When a trial is necessary, we bring deep experience to the courtroom. Lawyers on our team have tried hundreds of cases in local, state, and federal courts and know how to try cases using themes and language that resonate with juries, judges, and arbitrators. We are proud of our courtroom capabilities and our record of winning cases early, which minimizes trial costs.
Leaders in the field. We are recognized for our effective, goal-oriented representation of clients' interests across the nation. Best Lawyers in America®, Chambers USA, and Super Lawyers consistently rank our attorneys among the leaders in their fields.