$ 325-395 per hour
Jesse Daniel Nelson
About Jesse
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
90%
20 years
Family
10%
16 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
35%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Tennessee for 20 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
East Tennessee Employment Law, PLLC
520 W. Summit Hill Dr., Suite 101, Knoxville, TN, 37902
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Workers Compensation
Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2014 | Workers Compensation
Best attorney I've ever had the pleasure knowing
I found Jesse while I was in the middle of a messy Workers Comp battle. I was represented by another team of lawyers that were rude and showed no interest in serving me as a client and showed little to no integrity at all. Jesse took over my case and my opinion of attorneys as a whole changed drastic...
Jesse Daniel Nelson's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jesse Nelson served as a mediator for me in a sensitive, contentious Family Law matter. His professional knowledge and demeanor were much appreciated by myself and my client. I would not hesitate to have him mediate my cases in the future, and would recommend him to anyone seeking either a mediator or their own Family Law attorney."
"I would absolutely endorse this lawyer. I handled a divorce matter with Jesse, and he did a great fighting for his client's interest and acting in a professional manner that allowed these parties to get the best result possible."
"I endorse Jesse. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jesse is an excellent employment law attorney. We formerly worked together at the same firm and now collaborate on many matters. He is competent, diligent, and secures excellent results for his clients."
"I have had several cases in which Jesse was opposing counsel. His research and diligence for his clients were impressive. Jesse is a very aggressive, intelligent lawyer and will serve your needs well. I highly recommend him."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Certificate, TN Bar Assoc. Leadership Law
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Member, Nelson Law Group, PLLC
2010 - 2011
Sr. Associate, Wimberly Lawson Wright Daves & Jones
2006 - 2010
Attorney, Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC
Associations
2012 - Present
Tennessee Employment Lawyers AssociationBoard Member
2010 - Present
Knoxville Bar AssociationCommittee member
Jackson-Madison-Henderson County Bar Association
Member
Tennessee Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Hayes v. City of Lexington, TN
Favorable
Education
N/A
University of Mississippi School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Lambuth University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2019
University of TN Non-Credit Course
The Fair Labor Standards Act & How it Applies to You
2018
Speaker series
#MeToo or #NotYou: Screening a Sexual Harassment Case
2016
CLE
A Stork and a Lawsuit: What Employees and Employers Should Know About the Pregnancy Discrimination Act
2011
Annual Employment Conference
Legislative Changes in Workers' Compensation 2011
Publications
2017
Knoxville Bar Association
Tips for Handling Sexual Harassment Complaints
2016
Dicta
Practice Tips for Filing a Complaint: "I Hereby Complain!"
2013
Dicta
Ignorance is Bliss
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is it legal to fire an employee for not wanting to take out the trash in the rain?
18 Feb 2020
Q&A
The company my son works for hired him in as a 1099 employee but now they are wanting him to punch a time clock
29 Jan 2020
Q&A
Can a company refuse to pay you with the 7 minute rule?
20 Jun 2019