Position: Member

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Admitted: Tennessee, 1980

Law School: University of Tennessee at Knoxville, J.D.

College: University of Tennessee College of Law, J.D., 1980

Birth Date and Place: Belmont Colle, B.S., 1977, cum laude

Practice Areas: Arbitrators; Mediators & Facilitators; Automotive Litigation; Civil Litigation; Class Action; Consumer Protection; Labor & Employment Litigation; Labor & Employment; Litigation; Non-Compete & Anti Solicitation Agreements; Alternative Dispute Resolution; L

Additional Information: Successfully represented a Fortune 500 company in federal court by developing an innovative defense strategy which effectively decertified an FLSA class/collective action and prevented court-approved notice from issuing, saving the company millions in potential damages and defense costs.

Recently achieved a favorable result for one of nation’s largest medical staffing companies in FLSA class/collective action filed in federal court.

Recently successfully defended a national computer sales company preventing class certification in a federal FLSA class/collective action seeking to reclassify entire sales staff as non-exempt.

Recently drafted and assisted in implementation of an arbitration program for large nationwide computer company, saving significant financial and human resources associated with traditional litigation and reducing future risk and exposure.

Successfully defended against collateral attacks seeking to vacate favorable arbitration awards achieved for clients, including a successful opposition to petition for certiorari filed with US Supreme Court.

Successfully defended national guard staffing company in arbitration actions brought by union alleging breach of collective bargaining agreement in the discipline/discharge of guards.

Firm Members: Robert Bigelow

Firm Members: Martin Holmes

Firm Members: Autumn Gentry

Firm Members: Peter Klett

Firm Members: Darrell West