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Knoxville Employment Attorneys

your Premier Tennessee Employment/Personal Injury Law Firm

Our employment attorneys in Knoxville, TN focus most of their practice on the uniquely demanding needs of litigation. The skilled, experienced personal injury lawyers at our firm boast a track record that includes hundreds of successful cases. Our clients know our Tennessee employment lawyers for their unwavering commitment to excellence and for the results they achieve.

Why Do I Need a Local Attorney?

When selecting a lawyer to represent you, an employment or personal injury legal matter involves more than just proximity or a shorter commute. Our local Knoxville employment attorneys offer trustworthy, accurate insight grounded in direct experience handling similar cases within your local jurisdiction.

The wrongful termination lawyers at the Burkhalter Law Firm can provide you with information about important topics and questions such as:

What are the usual costs associated with wrongful termination cases in Knoxville, including filing fees, court costs (if necessary), and other case-related costs?
What is the average duration of the legal process for cases involving wrongful termination?
What are the usual results of instances involving wrongful termination in Knoxville and the surrounding areas?
Is it better to address your case in federal court or Tennessee court, if necessary?
If a trial is necessary in your wrongful termination case, what can you anticipate from a judge and other court officials? Attorneys, their clients, and other courtroom participants are subject to slightly varied norms and conventions in each courtroom.
Answers to these questions are vital. The Knoxville employment attorneys at the Burkhalter Law Firm will be able to provide you with the answers you need.

PROTECTING THE MOST IMPORTANT PARTS OF LIFE

our areas of practice

YOUR STOLEN TAX DOLLARS

False Claims Act Cases, Qui Tam or Whistleblower Cases, such as Contractor Fraud, Healthcare Fraud, Medicaid/Medicare Fraud, Kickbacks, Stark Act violations, and so forth, as well as IRS and SEC Whistleblower cases.

YOUR JOB AS A PROVIDER

Employment Law, including any and all employment matters, such as wrongful discharge, discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wage theft, overtime violations, and so forth.

YOUR HEALTH & SAFETY

Serious Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Cases, including, but not limited to, cases involving vehicular and motorcycle wrecks, tractor-trailer wrecks, birth injuries, premise liability, dangerous property conditions, products liability, medical malpractice, dangerous chemicals, physical assaults, etc.

WHISTLEBLOWER

Employment Law

Personal Injury

Why Choose Us?

Selecting the right Knoxville employment personal injury attorney can significantly impact your case. Here’s what makes our law firm unique and why employees throughout Tennessee rely on us to defend their rights.

Our strategy is straightforward and distinctive: success is defined by you, not by us. For every case, we develop a plan based on your priorities as our client. We exist for three reasons: (1) to offer counsel, (2) to properly do it, and (3) to do it more effectively.

We present innovative solutions to today’s complex legal challenges.

We deliver client services of the highest possible standard, based on prompt, personal attention to each client. We provide insights that keep you updated on the new legal developments and trends.

We at The Burkhalter Law Firm are proud to represent only the people, such as employees, including current and former employees; injured individuals and their family members; and whistleblowers. We do not represent employers, corporations, or insurance companies.

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Awards and Recognition

WHEN EXPERIENCE COUNTS YOU CAN COUNT ON US

OUR ATTORNEYS

DAVID A. BURKHALTER II

ATTORNEY

ZACHARY JOSEPH BURKHALTER

attorney

D. ALEXANDER BURKHALTER III

attorney

Our Amazing Clients

ARE SAYING

      EXCELLENT  
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   Hunter  
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I reached out to the Burkhalter Law Firm for consultation on an employment contract. The team was fast, professional, and provided excellent console. Hannah was wonderful to schedule with and David provided sage advice. I am very glad I reached out to Burkhalter!
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I first worked with the Burkhalter Law Firm, and more specifically Alex, several years ago during one of the most difficult and overwhelming experiences of my professional life. From the very beginning, he made me feel heard, supported, and comfortable during a time when I felt anything but. He was compassionate and understanding while also being straightforward, knowledgeable, and incredibly good at guiding me through a situation I never expected to find myself in.

Years later, when my family found ourselves needing employment-law guidance again, Alex was the first person I thought to call. Once again, he took the time to listen, review the situation, answer our questions, and help us understand our options.

What has always stood out to me about Alex is that he treats you like a person, not just a case. Difficult employment situations can feel incredibly personal and isolating, and having someone who makes you feel believed, respected, and supported matters more than I can adequately put into words.

I am genuinely grateful for the kindness and guidance Alex, and everyone that I worked with at the firm, has given me and my family over the years. I would recommend them without hesitation to anyone who finds themselves needing an employment attorney.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wonderful firm and people.  Thank you for taking and winning our case!  On a personal note, you made us feel like family, and we are eternally grateful.
  
 
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   JudeW2  
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The Burkhalter Law  Firm was calm strategic understanding. This was a difficult situation for me, but they helped me through the entire process with open communication the entire time. Very thankful for all their hard work and dedication. The entire staff Really cares about people situations.
  
 
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   Jon  
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The Burkhalter Law Firm is one of the best law firms that I have ever worked with.  The entire team is responsive, knowledgeable, and very respectful.  David Burkhalter provided me with the best legal advice and counsel that I could have asked for.  I recommend this team to anyone in need of straight forward, sound legal counsel and representation.
  
 
  
  
 
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Knoxville Employment Attorneys

Why Do I Need a Local Attorney?

our areas of practice

YOUR STOLEN TAX DOLLARS

YOUR JOB AS A PROVIDER

YOUR HEALTH & SAFETY

Why Choose Us?

We at The Burkhalter Law Firm are proud to represent only the people, such as employees, including current and former employees; injured individuals and their family members; and whistleblowers. We do not represent employers, corporations, or insurance companies.

Get in touch with us!

Awards and Recognition

OUR ATTORNEYS

DAVID A. BURKHALTER II

ZACHARY JOSEPH BURKHALTER

D. ALEXANDER BURKHALTER III

Our Amazing Clients

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