Atty. Chris W. McCarty
Chris W. McCarty, a shareholder in our Knoxville office, focuses his practice in employment law, education law, and civil litigation.
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Chris W. McCarty is a Shareholder based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Lewis Thomason, P.C.. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on employment, securities, litigation, education, and government. Admitted to practice in Tennessee U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (2006). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 2006) and Maryville College (B.A., 2001). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Chris W. McCarty, a shareholder in our Knoxville office, focuses his practice in employment law, education law, and civil litigation
- He represents clients in both state and federal courts across Tennessee and is recognized as a Rule 31 Mediator
- Chris is also a trained arbitrator
- Prior to his legal career, Chris taught eighth-grade United States history at Seymour Middle School in Seymour, Tennessee
- He now serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Tennessee College of Law
- Chris is passionate about education, school safety, their intersection with the law, and the overall advancement of public education
- Beyond his legal practice, Chris is also a sought-after speaker on employment and education law topics, and he has contributed articles to publications such as Education Week, HR Magazine, the Tennessee Bar Journal, and the Knoxville Business Journal
- Outside of work, Chris enjoys family life in the Farragut area with his wife and three children
- He is actively engaged in his community through his church, Cedar Springs Presbyterian
- PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND ACTIVITIES • Best Lawyers 2025 Employment Law-Management “Lawyer of the Year” in Knoxville • Member, The American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) • University of Tennessee College of Law, Adjunct Professor, 2021 • Tennessee Council of School Board Attorneys, President, 2018-2020 • Best Lawyers 2020 Employment Law - Management “Lawyer of the Year” in Knoxville • Named to The Best Lawyers in America, Employment Law Management and Education Law • Named a Cityview Magazine Top Attorney • Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel, Elected Member, 2018 • Knoxville Bar Foundation, Fellows Program, 2016 • Member, American Arbitration Association (AAA) Panel of Employment Arbitrators • Mid-South Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2015, 2016 • Leadership Sevier, 2015 • Knoxville Zoo, Circle of Friends Leadership Council, 2015 • Nucleus Knoxville, President, 2014 • “40 Under 40”, Knoxville Business Journal, 2013 • Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Law, 2012 • Leadership Tomorrow Sevier, 2010 • Tennessee Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, President’s Award, 2009 • Introduction Knoxville, 2007 • Knoxville Bar Association, Publications Committee COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Following college, Mr. McCarty spent two years teaching eighth grade United States history at Seymour Middle School in Seymour, Tennessee
- He now lives in the Concord area with his wife and their three children, and is actively involved with his church, Cedar Springs Presbyterian
Practice Areas Explained
Chris W. McCarty's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Chris W. McCarty handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Chris W. McCarty is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →
Chris W. McCarty is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Chris W. McCarty is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Chris W. McCarty is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Tennessee →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Knoxville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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