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Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Tennessee

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Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

Rankings

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Private Wealth Law - Tennessee

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Baker Donelson is active in preparing wills, business succession plans and gift and estate tax returns. The firm also serves as longstanding counsel to its corporate clients.

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Strengths

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  • Baker Donelson's team is timely in responses and deliverables and very knowledgeable.

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  • They are very communicative, sensible, and easy to deal with. They follow through with clients and partners in a timely manner and can be trusted and counted on.

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  • Baker Donelson has a deep bench of very talented lawyers. I can work with multiple employees and feel I am getting great solutions and service.

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  • Baker Donelson provides outstanding solutions but not solutions that are aggressive or likely to be challenged or reversed by IRS.

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  • Baker Donelson has deep technical expertise and is a go-to firm for complex matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Christopher J Coats
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    Christopher J Coats

    Memphis-based Christopher Coats assists businesses and families with estates, trusts, wills and tax planning matters.

    • Chris is the ultimate professional. He handles highly complex estate issues. In addition, he is very responsive to any questions that arise.

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    • Chris is able to handle the most complex matters our clients face with a unique ability to create technically sound and innovative solutions.

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    • Chris has good ideas and solutions. He communicates well too.

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  • Charles Goldberg
    Charles Goldberg

    Charles Goldberg

    Charles 'Chuck' Goldberg is an of-counsel in the Baker Donelson team adept at advising wealthy families, beneficiaries and trustees on trust and estate matters.

    • Chuck is extremely responsive and highly competent.

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    • Chuck is extremely easy to work with and does high-quality work.

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Tennessee

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