Atty. Rodney A. Fields
Rodney A. Fields, managing shareholder of the Knoxville office, joined Lewis Thomason in 1991.
Business/ Commercial & More Attorney · Serving Knoxville, TN · 35+ Years Experience
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About Rodney A. Fields at a Glance
Rodney A. Fields is a Managing Shareholder based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Lewis Thomason, P.C.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1991), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee (1991), U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals (1996), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee (1998). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1991) and Iowa State University (B.B.A., 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of AFFILIATIONS •American Bar Association •Tennessee Bar Association •Knoxville Bar Association •Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Rodney A. Fields
- Rodney A. Fields, managing shareholder of the Knoxville office, joined Lewis Thomason in 1991
- He is Chairman of the firm’s Board of Directors and manages the firm’s Business Practice Group
- Mr. Fields divides his practice between litigation and transactional work
- His practice focuses primarily in the areas of business law, commercial litigation, bankruptcy and casualty defense litigation
- Mr. Fields also serves as legal counsel to multiple local motor vehicle dealerships and national motor vehicle dealership groups
- In doing so, he has been involved in proceedings before various Motor Vehicle Commissions, Dealer Boards, Consumer Affairs Offices, Human Rights Commissions, Employment Offices and Departments of Commerce and Insurance
- His practice in this area has also expanded to the representation of motor vehicle manufacturers and consumer lenders
- PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND ACTIVITIES •Included in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) •Named a Cityview Magazine Top Attorney •Past member, American Judicature Society •Past member, American Inns of Court
Practice Areas Explained
Rodney A. Fields's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rodney A. Fields handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Knoxville.
Employment Law in Knoxville
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Rodney A. Fields is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →
Business & Corporate Law in Knoxville
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Rodney A. Fields is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil Litigation in Knoxville
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Rodney A. Fields is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →
Insurance Law in Knoxville
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Knoxville
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 venue, 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.
Knoxville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Knoxville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Knoxville Choose Rodney A. Fields
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Rodney A. Fields's practice in the field of employment, business, litigation, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Rodney A. Fields brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Tennessee, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee, and U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, Rodney A. Fields can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and litigation, Rodney A. Fields can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Knoxville
A Knoxville-based practice means Rodney A. Fields attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Rodney A. Fields Handles in Knoxville
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