Seventy-nine attorneys from Baker Donelson have been ranked as leading practitioners in the recently released 2018 edition of Chambers USA, a highly regarded directory of America's leading lawyers for business. Of these attorneys, 19 were included in Band 1, the top tier in Chambers USA; one was ranked as a "Star Individual," a ranking given to attorneys with exceptional recommendations in their field; and six attorneys also received a national ranking.

Daniel Sternthal, a shareholder in Baker Donelson's Houston office, has been ranked in Band 4 in the area of health care in Texas.

Twenty-five of the Firm's practice areas were recognized as leading statewide practices, with nine ranked in Band 1. The Firm's health care practice was also ranked as a leading practice in the country.

Considered a cornerstone directory whose listings are given much weight among business leaders selecting legal counsel, Chambers USAranks law firm practice areas and individual attorneys based on research conducted by the directory's team of researchers, including in-depth interviews with clients and attorneys. Law firms and individual lawyers are ranked in bands from 1 to 6, with 1 being the best.

Recognized by FORTUNE magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For," Baker Donelsonis among the 60 largest law firms in the country, with more than 750 attorneys and public policy advisors representing more than 30 practice areas to serve a wide range of legal needs. Clients receive knowledgeable guidance from experienced, multi-disciplined industry and client service teams, all seamlessly connected across 22 offices in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Washington, D.C.