Atty. Marshall Stair

Atty. Marshall Stair

Marshall Stair, a shareholder in the firm’s Knoxville office, concentrates his practice in employment law with an emphasis on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA/wage & hour/overtime), insurance casualty defense, and general commercial and tort litigation. While attending law school, he worked for the United States Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, assisting federal investigations enforcing the Fair Labor Standards Act .

Knoxville Knoxville 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Marshall Stair at a glance

Marshall Stair is a Special Counsel based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Lewis Thomason, P.C.. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on employment, real estate, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2008). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 2008) and Tulane University (B.A., 2000). Active member of AFFILIATIONS •American Bar Association •Knoxville Bar Association •Tennessee Bar Association. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Marshall Stair, a shareholder in the firm’s Knoxville office, concentrates his practice in employment law with an emphasis on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA/wage & hour/overtime), insurance casualty defense, and general commercial and tort litigation
  • While attending law school, he worked for the United States Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, assisting federal investigations enforcing the Fair Labor Standards Act
  • After earning his degree from the University of Tennessee in 2008, Mr. Stair used his knowledge and experience with the FLSA to assist and defend employers of all sizes facing claims of minimum wage and overtime violations in Federal Courts and Department of Labor investigations
  • In addition to FLSA litigation, Mr. Stair has over a decade of experience handling personal injury, insurance and casualty defense claims
  • He has defended transportation, wrongful death, and other catastrophic injury cases throughout the courts of Tennessee
  • With a passion for the community, Mr. Stair served as an elected at-large member of the Knoxville City Council from 2011-2019, serving as Chair of the Audit Committee and P ublic Property Naming Committee
  • He has also served on the board of a number of local non-profits including Central Business Improvement District, East Tennessee Historical Society, Bijou Theatre, Legacy Parks, Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Knoxville History Project, and Appalachian Mountain Bike Club
  • PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND ACTIVITIES •At-large member, Knoxville City Council, 2011-19 •Chair, City of Knoxville Audit Committee •Served as the director of Pro Bono and the Immigrant Assistance Project and on the Public Interest Committee •Recipient, William M. Leech, Jr. Public Service Award for outstanding service to the legal profession, the legal system and the local community, 2008

Practice Areas Explained

Marshall Stair's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Marshall Stair 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.

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Real Estate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Marshall Stair

Where is Marshall Stair's law office located?
Marshall Stair's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The firm is Lewis Thomason, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Marshall Stair handle?
Marshall Stair focuses on employment, real estate, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Marshall Stair practiced law?
Marshall Stair has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Marshall Stair go to law school?
Marshall Stair earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2000).
How can I contact Marshall Stair for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee
- 2008
B.A.
Tulane University
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 2008

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