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Lifeline · bakerdonelson.com over time
Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
Registered 28 years ago · on AboutUs since 2006 · 1 registrar change since Jan 7, 2008 · 5 registrant changes since 2008 · last checked Oct 31, 2026.
Registration
RegisteredOct 30, 1998bakerdonelson.com was registered on Oct 30, 1998.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 22, 2026
AboutUs record
AboutUs wiki pageAboutUs wiki pageJun 19, 2006 – Apr 12, 2014An AboutUs wiki page described bakerdonelson.com from Jun 19, 2006 to Apr 12, 2014 (4 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Registrar
TUCOWS, INC.TUCOWS, INC.Jan 7, 2008 – Mar 26, 2014Registrar TUCOWS, INC. (IANA 69) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for bakerdonelson.com, from Jan 7, 2008 to Mar 26, 2014.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)GoDaddy.com, LLC
Registrant
Registrant recordsJan 7, 2008 – Mar 4, 2026Registration records for bakerdonelson.com are held from Jan 7, 2008 to Mar 4, 2026 (81 records). 5 changes of registrant name or organization are marked. Privacy-service and redaction changes, renames of the same organization and new contacts at it are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Zone file
No nameserver records held, Apr 2009 – Aug 2010Nameservers: bdbc.comJan 7, 2008 – Apr 15, 2009Registration records listed bdbc.com nameservers (ns1.bdbc.com, ns2.bdbc.com) for bakerdonelson.com from Jan 7, 2008 to Apr 15, 2009.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Certificate
COMODO CA LimitedCOMODO CA LimitedJul 31, 2025 – Oct 20, 2026COMODO CA Limited issued 9 certificates for bakerdonelson.com from Jul 31, 2025, the latest valid until Oct 20, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)Sectigo Limited
200020102020Jan ’26Oct ’26← last 12 months, drawn wider
Every dated fact on this lifeline (27)
Oct 30, 1998Registration: bakerdonelson.com was registered on Oct 30, 1998.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 22, 2026
Jun 19, 2006 – Apr 12, 2014AboutUs record: An AboutUs wiki page described bakerdonelson.com from Jun 19, 2006 to Apr 12, 2014 (4 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Jul 1, 2006AboutUs record: “Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC was ranked in 2004 as one of the 10 fastest growing law firms in the U.S. by The National Law Journal and is one of the 100 largest law firms in the country. Through st…”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Jan 7, 2008 – Mar 26, 2014Registrar: Registrar TUCOWS, INC. (IANA 69) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for bakerdonelson.com, from Jan 7, 2008 to Mar 26, 2014.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Jan 7, 2008 – Mar 4, 2026Registrant: Registration records for bakerdonelson.com are held from Jan 7, 2008 to Mar 4, 2026 (81 records). 5 changes of registrant name or organization are marked. Privacy-service and redaction changes, renames of the same organization and new contacts at it are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Said about itself in 2006
Jul 1, 2006
“Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC was ranked in 2004 as one of the 10 fastest growing law firms in the U.S. by The National Law Journal and is one of the 100 largest law firms in the country. Through st…”
Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Current AboutUs recordJul 7, 2026 – Aug 22, 2026 (latest)Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 22, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
GoDaddy.com, LLC
Sep 15, 2016 – Sep 3, 2026 (latest)
Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC (IANA 146) in the registration data recorded, first on Sep 15, 2016 and most recently on Sep 3, 2026.
Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 22, 2026
Registrant changeNov 7, 2012The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Nov 7, 2012. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Registrant changeMar 7, 2014The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Mar 7, 2014. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Registrant changeSep 15, 2016The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Sep 15, 2016. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Registrant changeJun 26, 2017The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Jun 26, 2017. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Registrant changeMay 10, 2018The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded May 10, 2018. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
5 registrant changes, 2008–2026
Nameservers: bakerdonelson.comSep 1, 2010 – Oct 17, 2013Registration records listed bakerdonelson.com nameservers (ns1.bakerdonelson.com, ns2.bakerdonelson.com) for bakerdonelson.com from Sep 1, 2010 to Oct 17, 2013. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to bakerdonelson.comSep 1, 2010bakerdonelson.com's nameservers moved from bdbc.com to bakerdonelson.com at some point between Apr 15, 2009 and Sep 1, 2010. Last seen at bdbc.com: Apr 15, 2009 (registration record). First seen at bakerdonelson.com: Sep 1, 2010 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 17 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Nameservers: bakerdonelson.comOct 18, 2013 – Apr 3, 2018bakerdonelson.com (ns1.bakerdonelson.com, ns2.bakerdonelson.com) were the nameservers listed for bakerdonelson.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Nameservers: bakerdonelson.comApr 4, 2018 – Jul 26, 2022Registration records listed bakerdonelson.com nameservers (ns1.bakerdonelson.com, ns2.bakerdonelson.com) for bakerdonelson.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Jul 26, 2022. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Nameservers: DNS Made EasyNameservers: DNS Made EasySep 3, 2022 – Mar 4, 2026Registration records listed DNS Made Easy nameservers (ns0.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns1.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns2.dnsmadeeasy.com…) for bakerdonelson.com from Sep 3, 2022 to Mar 4, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to DNS Made EasySep 3, 2022bakerdonelson.com's nameservers moved from bakerdonelson.com to DNS Made Easy between Jul 26, 2022 and Sep 3, 2022. Last seen at bakerdonelson.com: Jul 26, 2022 (registration record). First seen at DNS Made Easy: Sep 3, 2022 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Seen in the .com zone fileJul 28, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 (latest)First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Jul 28, 2026; latest sighting Oct 31, 2026. Nameservers on Oct 31, 2026: ns0.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns1.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns2.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns3.dnsmadeeasy.com….Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Oct 31, 2026
Sectigo Limited
Oct 29, 2025 – Nov 1, 2026
Sectigo Limited issued 14 certificates for bakerdonelson.com from Oct 29, 2025, the latest valid until Apr 22, 2027.
Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
AmazonAmazonJan 10, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Amazon issued 2 certificates for bakerdonelson.com from Jan 10, 2026, the latest valid until Mar 5, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
DigiCert IncFeb 2, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026DigiCert Inc issued 2 certificates for bakerdonelson.com from Feb 2, 2026, the latest valid until Feb 5, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Let's EncryptMar 30, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Let's Encrypt issued 31 certificates for bakerdonelson.com from Mar 30, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 23, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
CLOUDFLAREApr 2, 2026 – Jul 1, 2026CLOUDFLARE issued 2 certificates for bakerdonelson.com from Apr 2, 2026, the latest valid until Jul 1, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
SSL CorporationMay 31, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026SSL Corporation issued 8 certificates for bakerdonelson.com from May 31, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 25, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Jan 7, 2008 – Apr 15, 2009
Zone file: Registration records listed bdbc.com nameservers (ns1.bdbc.com, ns2.bdbc.com) for bakerdonelson.com from Jan 7, 2008 to Apr 15, 2009.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Sep 1, 2010 – Oct 17, 2013Zone file: Registration records listed bakerdonelson.com nameservers (ns1.bakerdonelson.com, ns2.bakerdonelson.com) for bakerdonelson.com from Sep 1, 2010 to Oct 17, 2013. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Sep 1, 2010Zone file: bakerdonelson.com's nameservers moved from bdbc.com to bakerdonelson.com at some point between Apr 15, 2009 and Sep 1, 2010. Last seen at bdbc.com: Apr 15, 2009 (registration record). First seen at bakerdonelson.com: Sep 1, 2010 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 17 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Nov 7, 2012Registrant: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Nov 7, 2012. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Oct 18, 2013 – Apr 3, 2018Zone file: bakerdonelson.com (ns1.bakerdonelson.com, ns2.bakerdonelson.com) were the nameservers listed for bakerdonelson.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Mar 7, 2014Registrant: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Mar 7, 2014. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Sep 15, 2016 – Sep 3, 2026Registrar: Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC (IANA 146) in the registration data recorded, first on Sep 15, 2016 and most recently on Sep 3, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 22, 2026
Sep 15, 2016Registrant: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Sep 15, 2016. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Jun 26, 2017Registrant: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Jun 26, 2017. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Apr 4, 2018 – Jul 26, 2022Zone file: Registration records listed bakerdonelson.com nameservers (ns1.bakerdonelson.com, ns2.bakerdonelson.com) for bakerdonelson.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Jul 26, 2022. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
May 10, 2018Registrant: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded May 10, 2018. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Sep 3, 2022 – Mar 4, 2026Zone file: Registration records listed DNS Made Easy nameservers (ns0.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns1.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns2.dnsmadeeasy.com…) for bakerdonelson.com from Sep 3, 2022 to Mar 4, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Sep 3, 2022Zone file: bakerdonelson.com's nameservers moved from bakerdonelson.com to DNS Made Easy between Jul 26, 2022 and Sep 3, 2022. Last seen at bakerdonelson.com: Jul 26, 2022 (registration record). First seen at DNS Made Easy: Sep 3, 2022 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Jul 31, 2025 – Oct 20, 2026Certificate: COMODO CA Limited issued 9 certificates for bakerdonelson.com from Jul 31, 2025, the latest valid until Oct 20, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Oct 29, 2025 – Nov 1, 2026Certificate: Sectigo Limited issued 14 certificates for bakerdonelson.com from Oct 29, 2025, the latest valid until Apr 22, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Jan 10, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Certificate: Amazon issued 2 certificates for bakerdonelson.com from Jan 10, 2026, the latest valid until Mar 5, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Feb 2, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Certificate: DigiCert Inc issued 2 certificates for bakerdonelson.com from Feb 2, 2026, the latest valid until Feb 5, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Mar 30, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Certificate: Let's Encrypt issued 31 certificates for bakerdonelson.com from Mar 30, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 23, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Apr 2, 2026 – Jul 1, 2026Certificate: CLOUDFLARE issued 2 certificates for bakerdonelson.com from Apr 2, 2026, the latest valid until Jul 1, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
May 31, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Certificate: SSL Corporation issued 8 certificates for bakerdonelson.com from May 31, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 25, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Jul 7, 2026 – Aug 22, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 22, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Jul 28, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Zone file: First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Jul 28, 2026; latest sighting Oct 31, 2026. Nameservers on Oct 31, 2026: ns0.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns1.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns2.dnsmadeeasy.com, ns3.dnsmadeeasy.com….Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Oct 31, 2026
Registered 1998 · site is live · HTTPS valid
BakerDonelson.com is a law firm with locations on the US east coast & London, UK
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC was ranked in 2004 as one of the 10 fastest growing law firms in the U.S.
Authority 62/100— ahead of 62% of the August 2026 scored sampleClear
Why this authority score
62 is a percentile: higher than 62% of sites we score.
How it's calculated
Prominence (Tranco rank #181,669)+6
Verified continuity: 28.0 years (RDAP registration)+11
Identity corroboration (capped)+4
Security & email hygiene+2
Calibration adjustment (published map)+9
Model score: 32/99 — what these reason lines add up to.
Published Authority (percentile): 62/100 — this site's rank against the August 2026 scored sample. Public Authority is capped at 99.
What bakerdonelson.com said about itself, 2006
Quoted from the site's AboutUs wiki page in each year it changed (1 version). These are the page's own words at the time, not AboutUs's assessment. New words · dropped words
2006
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC was ranked in 2004 as one of the 10 fastest growing law firms in the U.S. by The National Law Journal and is one of the 100 largest law firms in the country. Through strategic acquisitions and mergers over the past century, the Firm has grown to include more than 440 attorneys, and public policy and international advisors, in 10 U.S.
Site history
Dated record — historical facts always carry their date.
✓ domain continuity 28 years registered✓ live verified Nov 1, 2026
Safety evidence
No unexpired threat-feed result; name-similarity check available (recorded about 70 days ago); 3/3 transport and email checks available (oldest recorded about 70 days ago). This is evidence coverage, not a probability that a website is safe.
No caution flags in the available scoring observations; this is not a complete safety assessment