Donelson. Bearman. Caldwell & Berkowitz. A Professional Corporation Baker

Baker Donelson Law Firm, operating under the legal entity Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, A Professional Corporation Baker, is a for-profit law firm headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee that has been registered to receive federal contract awards since May 2005. The firm specializes in providing specialized legal representation services to federal agencies, particularly within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Baker Donelson Law Firm maintains current federal contractor status and actively engages with government agencies to deliver targeted legal counsel and advocacy services.

The firm has demonstrated expertise in involuntary commitment legal services through its federal contract portfolio. Baker Donelson Law Firm was awarded a definitive contract by Veterans Integrated Service Network 9 (VISN 9) on February 15, 2021, valued at $124,575.55, which provided legal representation for involuntary commitment proceedings through September 30, 2025. This contract was issued without a set-aside designation, despite the original solicitation being advertised as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside opportunity. The scope of work under this definitive contract encompassed legal representation services related to involuntary commitment matters at the Memphis VA Medical Center, reflecting the firm's specialization in healthcare law matters affecting Veterans Affairs operations.

Baker Donelson Law Firm holds a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract with Veterans Integrated Service Network 9, awarded on October 1, 2025, with a total ceiling value of $280,665.00 and a performance period extending through September 30, 2030. Under this IDV, the firm is authorized to provide involuntary commitment legal services, including legal representation and counsel related to involuntary commitment proceedings, competency evaluations, and related healthcare law matters. The contract does not utilize any set-aside designation. A Delivery Order task order was issued under this IDV on October 1, 2025, valued at $54,747.00 with firm fixed price terms, representing the initial work authorization under the broader indefinite delivery vehicle. The primary place of performance for all contract work is Memphis, Tennessee, with the contract leveraging Baker Donelson's legal expertise to support VISN 9's operational and clinical requirements across its service territory.