$ 250-350 per hour
Heather Gunn Anderson
also known as Heather G. Anderson
About Heather
Biography
Born and raised in West Tennessee, Heather has practiced law since 1998. Since 2003, she has worked in Knoxville, Tennessee where she helps people and small businesses. For five years after graduating law school, she practiced with Young & Perl, PLC in Memphis, Tennessee where she focused on labor and employment defense work. In Knoxville, she has focused on general civil litigation and gained a wealth of experience in many areas.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with high honors from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville where she was a Phi Beta Kappa and a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the University of Memphis School of Law where she received the Dean's Award of Academic Excellence in Trial Advocacy.
In Knoxville, she is very active in the community and has served on the Board of Directors of The Sertoma Center and the Knoxville YWCA. She is currently serving on the Knox County/City of Knoxville Public Building Authority Board.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Construction and Development
45%
23 years
Employment and Labor
25%
28 years
Real Estate
20%
23 years
Landlord or Tenant
10%
23 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Tennessee for 28 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Bernstein, Stair & McAdams LLP
116 Agnes Road, Knoxville, TN, 37919
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Posted by Jonathan | November 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
The utmost professional!!
When my career was altered by my company's decision to release me, I was devastated. I felt like it was wrong and reached out to an attorney friend of mine. She recommended Heather as an expert in the field. She could not have been more correct. Heather was amazing. She communicated with me in every ...
Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Owner
I needed help with company policy and procedures and a few other HR issues. Heather did a great job at creating the company policy and procedures and gave great insight as to how to handle a few on going issues.
Posted by anonymous | November 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Business
Excellent Attorney - highly recommend!
Heather is a fantastic attorney that I would highly recommend. She has assisted our company with business disputes, contract revision and general business matters. We have found her to be very knowledgeable in her practice area and a consummate professional. In the dispute she handled for our compan...
Posted by Charles | October 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law
Competent and supportive
Heather was an excellent choice to assist our family dealing with issues of elder care, estate issues and medical directives. She approached sensitive subjects with clarity, tact and good humor. She brings energy and a positive nature to the client conversation.
Posted by Dave | September 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Great Council
I contacted Mrs. Anderson about a real estate contract issue. She was able to resolve the matter quickly and provided me with an extremely beneficial outcome. I was very pleased with her services and would recommend her without hesitation.
Heather Gunn Anderson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worker with Heather Anderson on several matters. She is ethical, competent and compassionate. Good lawyer and a zealous advocate for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Heather is a brilliant lawyer who always represents her clients zealously. She communicates with her clients and has compassion for them. If I needed an attorney, I'd probably hire her."
"Heather is always prepared. She is simultaneously a strong advocate for her clients and a friendly kind person - a potent combination that produces better results. Heather's experience in litigation makes her an excellent advocate in today's mediation heavy environment - she can counsel her clients and challenge opposing counsel using her experience as a litigator to guide your case to a swift and positive result."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known and worked with Heather Anderson for at least eight years on real estate and business litigation matters. She is a top-notch lawyer who knows the ins and outs of the system. You could not ask for a better advocate."
"Heather is a very good lawyer. Very involved in the community. She cares about her clients and their rights. She works tirelessly for her clients and would recommend her without hesitation."
"Heather is one of the finest lawyers and people I know. She fights relentlessly for her clients and I would entrust a family member or loved one to her care without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Kristi Bennett
Construction and development lawyer | May 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I strongly endorse Heather Anderson for any litigation involving construction or real estate. I have worked as opposing counsel on a number of cases with Heather, and I am also familiar with her work generally. Heather is tenacious but always professional and is respected by her peers. She works hard and efficiently for her client, and she is reasonable. I have had opportunities to recommend Heather to friends, and I do so wholeheartedly and without reservation. And I'm pleased to report that those friends have turned out to also be very happy with the results Heather's been able to get for them. Heather is also just a good person - she is ethical and forthright, and we need more lawyers like her in the profession."
"I endorse Heather Anderson. She is a competent, knowledgeable, trustworthy and hardworking lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2016
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top Attorney, Employment Law, City View Magazine
2015
Top Attorney - Employment & Labor, CityView Magazine
2014
Top Attorney, Employment Law, City View Magazine
2013
Top Tennessee Atttorney, Legal Leaders - ALM
2012
Top 40 Under 40, Knoxville Business Journal
2012
Rising Star - Real Estate, SuperLawyer
2011
Rising Star - Real Estate, SuperLawyers
2010
Rising Star - Real Estate, SusperLawyers
2002
Top 40 Under 40, Memphis Business Journal
1994
Member, Phi Beta Kappa
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Of Counsel, Bernstein, Stair & McAdams LLP
2013 - 2017
Manager, Miller Anderson Law Group, PLLC
2012 - 2013
Attorney, Reeves, Herbert & Anderson, P.A.
2003 - 2012
Attorney, Howard & Howard
1998 - 2003
Attorney, Young & Perl, PLLC
Associations
2017 - Present
MyLife Foundation Board (Sertoma Center)President
2011 - Present
Supreme Court Historical SocietyMember
2010 - Present
Hamilton Burnett American Inn of CourtMaster
2003 - Present
Knoxville Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
East Tennessee Lawyers Association for WomenMember
1998 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Phi Beta KappaMember
2016 - 2017
Knoxville Bar AssociationCo-Chair, Solo & Small Firm Committee
2016 - 2017
MyLife Foundation (Sertoma Center)President-Elect
2013 - 2014
Knoxville Bar FoundationFellow
2012 - 2015
Knoxville YWCABoard Member
2011 - 2014
Sertoma CenterBoard Member, Office of Secretary
2002 - 2011
Tennessee Lawyers Association for WomenMember/Former Board Member
1998 - 2003
Memphis Bar AssociationFormer Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Employee Settles Case Against Employer for Deceptive Hiring Practices
Settled to Employee's(Client's) Satisfaction
Anderson v. Wilder, 2003 WL 22768666
Revis v. McLean, 31 S.W.3d 250 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2000)
Tennessee Supreme Court ruled for employer
Lawhon v. Mountain Life Insurance Co.
Judgment for insurer
Estate of Howard v. First Community Bank and Mountain Life Insurance Company
Plaintiff's case dismissed; affirmed on appeal
Aboulata v. Davis
Trial court granted involuntary dismissal, affirmed by court of appeals
Gross v. McKenna
Judgment for Gross affirmed
Gross v. McKenna
Judgment for Gross affirmed
Inner Images, Inc. v. Newman
Education
1998
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
Univerity of Tennessee
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Health Care Reform Primer
Health Care Reform
2013
Handling Difficult Employee Issues
Employment Law
2013
Commercial & Residential Landlord Tenant Law
Residential Landlord Tenant Law
2012
McCalla Dental Conference
Employment Law
2011
Employment Law Update
Employment Law
2008
Employment Law
Employment Update: Privacy in the Workplace
2006
Commercial & Residential Landlord Tenant Law
Landlord - Tenant Law
Publications
2012
Knoxville Bar Association - Dicta
R.I.P. Annual Performance Reviews
2008
Dicta
Ten Hut: What you need to know about the SCRA
1998
Tennessee Journal of Practice and Procedure
Exercising Personal Jurisdiction Based on Internet Contacts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
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12 Feb 2021
Q&A
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15 Jan 2021
Q&A
What can I do when my supervisor is holding my paycheck and is creating a hostile work environment?
19 Oct 2020
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Tennessee Law on Whistleblowers - Update on Changes
15 Nov 2016
Legal Guide
How to File a Charge of Discrimination with the EEOC
11 Nov 2016
Legal Guide
Have a Disability? When and How Do you Ask for Help?
10 Nov 2016