(Memphis, TN/February 10, 2009) Thirteen attorneys with Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC, have been named to "150 Best Lawyers 2009", BusinessTN magazine's annual listing of top lawyers in the state.

Each of the 13 attorneys was recognized in specific practice areas: Leo M. Bearman Jr. (Civil Litigation), E. Franklin Childress Jr. (Bankruptcy: Business), Richard G. Cowart (Health Care: Transactional), Robert C. Divine (Immigration), Steven J. Eisen (Banking: Regulatory), William H. D. Fones Jr. (Tax), Grady M. Garrison (Intellectual Property), James R. "Josh" Hall Jr. (Trusts & Estates), Robert C. Liddon Jr. (Real Estate), Laurence M. Papel (Real Estate), Robert D. Van de Vuurst (Aviation Law) and Buckner Wellford (Medical Malpractice).

The selections for the list are made by BusinessTN based on peer review by other lawyers, judges, business executives and heads of organizations across the state.