Av. Jay A. Ebelhar
Jay Ebelhar guides company leadership through lawsuits and administrative proceedings to resolve complex employment disputes. He acts as a go-to resource for the full spectrum of employment matters, from harassment and discrimination claims to wage and hour challenges.
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Jay A. Ebelhar is a employment, real estate, estate litigation, foreclosure, and litigation attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee, practforg at Phelps Dunbar LLP. Educated at The University of Memphis (J.D., 2003). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026). Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jay Ebelhar guides company leadership through lawsuits and administrative proceedings to resolve complex employment disputes
- He acts as a go-to resource for the full spectrum of employment matters, from harassment and discrimination claims to wage and hour challenges
- Utilizing this varied experience, Jay partners with employers to explore options and develop sound strategies that manage risk in line with their organizational goals
- Whether this means taking a case through trial or resolving a dispute by alternative means, employers benefit from Jay’s skill at balancing economic, operational and reputational concerns to resolve issues involving: - Discrimination and retaliation claims brought under federal and state laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act - Wage and hour disputes under the Fair Labor Standards Act - Investigations by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor and other administrative agencies - Whistleblower claims - Restrictive covenants In addition to defending employment matters, Jay provides clients with clear, actionable advice on day-to-day employment decisions
- He collaborates with employers to navigate federal and state law, while also keeping business needs in mind, to find pragmatic solutions that safeguard clients
Practice Areas Explained
Jay A. Ebelhar's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jay A. Ebelhar 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.
Jay A. Ebelhar is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Jay A. Ebelhar is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →
Jay A. Ebelhar is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Tennessee →
Jay A. Ebelhar is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Jay A. Ebelhar is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practforg law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Memphis 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 substantiand 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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