Atty. Jay W Kiesewetter

Atty. Jay W Kiesewetter

Jay W Kiesewetter is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, elder law. Jay received a A.B. degree from University of Missouri, Columbia, MD in 1967, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Memphis Memphis 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About Jay W Kiesewetter at a glance

Jay W Kiesewetter is a Senior Counsel based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Fisher & Phillips LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on employment and elder law. Admitted to practice in Missouri U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (1974) and Tennessee U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Western District o (1977). Educated at St. Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, MO (J.D., 1974) and University of Missouri, Columbia, MD (A.B. University, 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Activities Member, Memphis Bar Association Member, Federal Bar Association Member, Bar Association of Metropolitan St and Louis Member, Missouri Bar Association Member, Tennessee Bar Association Member, American Bar Association Member, ABA Labor & Employment Law Section's Committee on the Development of the Law Under the National Labor Relations Act. Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jay W Kiesewetter is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, elder law
  • Jay received a A.B. degree from University of Missouri, Columbia, MD in 1967, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Jay practices at Fisher & Phillips LLP in Memphis, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Jay W Kiesewetter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jay W Kiesewetter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Jay W Kiesewetter is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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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 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jay W Kiesewetter

Where is Jay W Kiesewetter's law office located?
Jay W Kiesewetter's law practice is located in Memphis, Tennessee. The firm is Fisher & Phillips LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jay W Kiesewetter handle?
Jay W Kiesewetter focuses on employment, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Jay W Kiesewetter practiced law?
Jay W Kiesewetter has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Jay W Kiesewetter go to law school?
Jay W Kiesewetter earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (A.B. University, 1967).
How can I contact Jay W Kiesewetter for a consultation?
You can contact Jay W Kiesewetter directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Jay W Kiesewetter received?
Jay W Kiesewetter's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
St. Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, MO
- 1974
A.B. University
University of Missouri, Columbia, MD
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1974
Tennessee U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Western District o
Admitted: 1977

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