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20 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Knoxville, TN
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Showing 20 employment lawyers in Knoxville, TN
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Law Office of Joshua S. Reed
12748 Kingston Pike STE 104, Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 450-3333 knoxvilletnlaw.com
The Ebbert Law Firm
9145 Cross Park Dr STE 103A, Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 674-9353 ebbertlaw.com
The Burkhalter Law Firm, P.C.
111 S Central St, Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 524-4974 burkhalterlaw.com
Brown & Roberto, PLLC
8331 E Walker Springs Ln #204, Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 691-2777 brownandroberto.com
Law Office of Jennifer L.Foster, PLLC
1348 Dowell Springs Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37909
(833) 543-0888 tndisabilitylaw.com
ProSearch | MRINetwork
10805 Kingston Pike #110, Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 777-2150 prosearchmri.com
Reynolds, Atkins, Brezina & Stewart, PLLC
606 W Main St Suite 225, Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 500-3121 brezinalaw.com
Hodges, Doughty & Carson, PLLC
445 S Gay St Ste 401, Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 292-2307 hdclaw.com
East Tennessee Employment Law
520 W Summit Hill Dr SW #101, Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 383-1053 nlgattorneys.com
McKinnish Law Group
11826 Kingston Pike # 220, Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 229-9854 mckinnishlaw.com
Wykoff & Sikes, PLLC
135 Fox Rd A, Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 320-9444 wykoffandsikes.com
Hotz & Associates, P.C.
117 Center Park Dr Suite 100, Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 666-2471 askthecarwreckattorneys.com
Morgan & Morgan
800 S Gay St #700, Knoxville, TN 37929
(865) 204-0276 forthepeople.com
Volunteer Law Firm
3217 Garden Dr, Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 288-7764 volunteerlawfirm.com
Fisher Russell PLLC
9950 Kingston Pike Suite 301, Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 259-7777 fisher-russell.com
Bernstein, Stair & McAdams LLP
116 Agnes Rd SW, Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 546-8030 bsmlaw.com
Law Office of James W. Friauf
9111 Cross Park Dr suite d200, Knoxville, TN 37923
Employment lawyers in Knoxville Tennessee help workers with issues like wrongful termination workplace discrimination and unpaid wages. Tennessee is an at-will employment state meaning employers can fire workers for any legal reason. However state and federal laws still protect employees from discrimination based on race gender age or disability and from retaliation for reporting violations.
What Does a Employment Lawyer in Knoxville Cost?
Employment lawyers in Knoxville Tennessee typically charge on a contingency fee basis for cases like wrongful termination or discrimination taking 25 to 40 percent of any settlement or award. For hourly work rates range from 200 to 500 dollars per hour. Some lawyers offer free initial consultations. Costs vary by case complexity and attorney experience. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time limit to file a discrimination claim in Tennessee?
In Tennessee you generally have 180 days to file a charge of discrimination with the Tennessee Human Rights Commission or the EEOC. This deadline is shorter than the federal 300-day limit in some other states so it is important to act quickly.
Can I be fired for no reason in Knoxville Tennessee?
Yes Tennessee is an at-will employment state so your employer can fire you for any reason that is not illegal. However you cannot be fired because of your race religion gender age disability or for reporting illegal activity or filing a workers compensation claim.
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