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Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

Litigation: General Commercial

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Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

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Baker Donelson's litigation attorneys bring deep legal knowledge, sound judgment, and business-minded strategy to high-stakes litigation. We listen first understanding our clients' business models and legal goals allows us to tailor case strategies that range from limiting financial exposure to enforcing rights in court. With clients across virtually every industry, including financial services, manufacturing, retail, and professional services, we focus on resolving disputes efficiently, effectively, and with a view toward long-term impact.

Many of our trial lawyers concentrate in specific industries, enabling us to field agile client service teams with the insight needed to anticipate issues and navigate risk. We routinely resolve complex commercial disputes, drawing on experience before state and federal courts nationwide. Our trial attorneys are licensed in more than 20 states and have tried cases in 48. Several are former judicial clerks and are admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court and numerous appellate courts.

Baker Donelson lawyers are recognized in Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, and Super Lawyers, and include members of the American College of Trial Lawyers, ABOTA, IADC, and DRI. Our readiness to take difficult cases to trial and our reputation for success positions clients favorably in negotiations and in court. We also offer flexible fee arrangements tailored to client priorities without compromising quality.

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Litigation: General Commercial - Alabama

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC is highlighted for its expertise across a wide range of commercial litigation and business disputes. The department is well versed in handling class actions, shareholder disputes and construction litigation. It has notable strength acting for clients in the hospitality industry.

Strengths

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  • Baker Donelson is highly responsive, familiar with Alabama jurists and the local bar.

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  • The team is so smart and wonderful to work with, and able to do a great job and keep the temperature down.

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  • The department is extremely attentive to detail, high performing and complex in its thoughts and approach.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Sara Turner
    Band 4Sara Turner

    Sara Turner

    Sara Turner is an experienced litigator recognized for her broad practice, which sees her handle disputes involving the hospitality, life sciences and automotive sector, among others. She chairs Baker Donelson's hospitality industry team.

    • Sara is a litigator who has a very good command on franchise-related issues.

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    • Sara's work is outstanding, with a level of sophistication and commercial awareness that is top notch.

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    • Sara is an out-of-the-box thinker who always looks for the most efficient results for her clients.

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