The beliefs that drive Baker Donelson today can be traced back to when James F. Baker hung out his shingle in Huntsville, Tennessee. The year was 1888, a time when professional service meant providing focused, individualized attention to every client. 130 years later our Firm has experienced several mergers, numerous name changes and tremendous growth. It has expanded from James Baker's Courthouse Square office to 21 offices with a presence in Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Virginia and Texas, as well as Washington, D.C. Through it all, we have remained committed to helping our clients make smarter decisions, and becoming a valuable business partner.