Atty. Philip B. Byrum
Philip concentrates his practice in the area of Labor & Employment law and has significant employment litigation and arbitration experience representing local, regional, and national clients in the defense of various employment discrimination and other related claims, including a number of class action claims. Throughout his career, he has investigated and successfully defended over 100 charges of discrimination filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and analogous state agencies.
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Philip B. Byrum is a Member based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, practicing at Evans Harrison Hackett, PLLC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1999), Georgia (1999), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgi (1999), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan (2002). Educated at University of Georgia School of Law (J.D., 1999) and Emory University (B.A., 1995). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Chattanooga, Tennessee and Federal Bar Associations State Bar of Georgia. Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Philip concentrates his practice in the area of Labor & Employment law and has significant employment litigation and arbitration experience representing local, regional, and national clients in the defense of various employment discrimination and other related claims, including a number of class action claims
- Throughout his career, he has investigated and successfully defended over 100 charges of discrimination filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and analogous state agencies
- Philip counsels clients on employment issues including hiring, termination, reductions in force, wage and hour compliance, OSHA investigations, disciplinary actions, background checks, employment contracts, and covenants not to compete
- He also prepares employment policies and handbooks and other documents associated with employment decisions, and he assists clients in drafting and maintaining proper documentation to support employment decisions
- Philip advises clients on traditional labor matters, including litigating unfair labor practice charges, litigating grievances at arbitration hearings, formulating and implementing campaigns in National Labor Relations Board and National Mediation Board certification elections, and participating in collective bargaining sessions
- Philip also has developed and presented comprehensive employment law seminars, as well as workshops regarding harassment in the workplace, disability law, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and union avoidance
- Prior to joining the firm, Philip practiced in the Labor & Employment department of a national law firm
Member
- Board of Directors, Chattanooga Room in the Inn
- United Way of Greater Chattanooga
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 Chattanooga 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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