JK Simms

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JK Simms

also known as James Kendrick Simms IV

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Franklin, TN
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Discrimination, Wrongful Termination, Sexual Harassment

One Franklin Park, 6100 Tower Circle Suite 200, Franklin, TN

About JK

Biography

Advocating for Tennessee Employers and Employees for nearly 20 years.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Discrimination 25%

25%
Employment and Labor 25%

My practice is 100% devoted to labor and employment law. I am an experienced litigator, having handled litigation in state court and every federal district in the state of Tennessee. I have also handled matters at the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati, Ohio. I also devote a great deal of time conducting training for my clients and advising them in identifying potential employment-related legal issues and resolving day-to-day management and operations issues.

26 years

25%
Sexual Harassment 25%

25%
Wrongful Termination 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 25 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Thompson Burton, PLLC

One Franklin Park, 6100 Tower Circle Suite 200, Franklin, TN, 37067

thompsonburton.com/labor-employment/

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Posted by Theresa | May 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Best Attorney

10 Stars go out to JK Simms, his staff and firm. I hired JK Simms to represent me on a wrongful termination, labor laws, ETC back in 2017. I went in totally scared and nervous cause I’ve never had to have an attorney for anything. From day one till the end JK made me feel totally comfortable, safe an...d assured me I was within my rights. Not only did I come out a winner in the end but JK never ever failed me on any communications, emails, etc. I cannot day enough about how great and professional JK Simms is. If I ever in the future need an attorney for anything I will definitely call JK and firm. Sincerely Theresa M.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

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2023

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2022

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2021

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2020

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2019

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2018

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2018

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2017

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2017

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2016

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2015

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2014

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Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney/Partner, Thompson Burton

Associations

2018 - Present

Federal Bar Association, Middle Tennessee Chapter

President

2013 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Law Committee

Executive Committee

2015 - 2018

Tennessee Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Law Committee

Co-chair

Education

2001

University of Tennessee

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Lipscomb University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

National Business Institute

Employment Issues Discussion

Publications

2003

Tennesee Bar Journal Anthrax Scare & Employer Liability

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