James William Friauf

James William Friauf

4.8
Rating: 5.7

Licensed for 18 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Knoxville, TN
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Litigation, Corporate & Incorporation

9111 Cross Park Drive, D200, Knoxville, TN

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 70%

Represent Employees: Discrimination on basis of Race, Gender, Color, National Origin, Religion, Creed, Age, Disability, Genetics, Military Status (USERRA); Retaliation, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination, FMLA and Leave Rights, Wage and Hour (FLSA), Non-Compete Agreements. Train employers regarding best personnel practices

17 years

70%
Litigation 25%

Landlord/Tenant, Fair Housing, Contracts, Insurance, Neighbor Disputes, Personal Injury

18 years

25%
Corporate and Incorporation 5%

Organizing and reorganizing business entities, preparing bylaws and operation agreements, providing risk management assessments.

17 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 275-325 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 18 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2008

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

Location

Law Office of James W. Friauf

9111 Cross Park Drive, D200, Knoxville, TN, 37923

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James William Friauf's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

51 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 51 reviews

Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Great job!

Friauf Law Office was my first experience with a law firm. I tried contacting another law firm first and they never returned my messages. I appreciate that they took my case even though they weren't going to make a huge profit. I had a dispute with my previous apartment complex over a large sum of fe...es for breaking my lease early. The unsatisfactory conditions that I lived in warranted that I had the right to leave early. Jane was my main contact and was very professional and knowledgeable. It felt good to have someone speak for me and be on my side against a large corporation and win. Thank you for sticking up for the little guy!!

Posted by anonymous | June 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Hire without hesitation! You’ll be in GREAT hands!

From the start Mr Friauf was empathetic, pragmatic, personable, knowledgeable, compassionate, informative, and professional! He was also very creative in solving for problems, including the proximity challenges we had since I was out of State (he did not let that stop him!). , and he was very prudent... with the travel expenses and in managing the budget! I felt like he really cared for me as a person, like I was in great hands and we prevailed! You really cannot expect more from your council!! He also has an extremely responsive, competent and compassionate legal aid Jane who will help you each step of the way. Do not hesitate to hire!

Posted by Danielle | April 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Dr. Danielle

I’m so very glad I was referred to Attorney Friauf!! I was originally referred to another law firm and they sounded great at first but then were wishy washy when the other side neglected to respond or do anything. I wasted an entire year and over $10,000 to only have those attorneys say well… I don’t... know if we can do anything because they don’t want to work it out etc. So they referred me to Attorney James Friauf. It only took the defense knowing that I was now represented by James Friauf to finally respond and try to work things out!! Attorney Friauf and his staff were very professional and responsive. I felt extremely comfortable with them behind me!! If I ever need an attorney again I will definitely be calling him!!!

Posted by anonymous | January 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

STAY AWAY

Find someone else if you want what is best for you!!! This lawyer and his assistant were convinced we had a case when we provided our evidence to begin with. They would never communicate in person or by phone. They said they do everything through e-mail. That is no way to become personally knowledge...able of a person’s case. After a year, Friauf backed out on us saying we didn’t provide evidence for our case. What? It was provided in the beginning. They just lost personal contact and involvement because of the way they communicate.

Posted by Jackie | December 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A team of professionals

I would like to thank the Friauf firm for handling my case. Jane was very professional and knowledgeable and guided us as to what to expect each step of the way. Jane was a pleasure to work with and very precise in understanding my case as well as what the law defined. She went above and beyond what... we expected and we never even stepped foot in the courtroom! I highly recommend this firm.

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James William Friauf's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ariana Mansolino

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"James is one of those rare attorneys who truly and sincerely advocates on his clients' behalf. This is clearly evidenced through his outstanding, passionate and supremely diligent representation. I endorse this attorney without reservation."

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Luke Ihnen

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I worked with James on a number of his employment law cases and found his client-based approach to be refreshing and unique in the profession. James approaches each client's issue with the same diligence and care. His pleadings and professionalism are top notch. His firm is able to provide the expertise of a top 100 law firm, packaged with a personal touch. I would not hesitate to refer clients to him in the future. James is an excellent lawyer."

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Lanis Karnes

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse James Friauf as an effective, hard working, conscientious, tenacious lawyer. I have personally observed him and his staff as they zealously work for their clients."

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Jesse Nelson

Employment and labor lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known James for several years. Not only is he exceptionally smart, I am always impressed by his ability to think outside the box. He doesn't just "work" a case, he "thinks" about it. This sets him apart from many other attorneys. James is a hard-worker, an excellent writer, and a tenacious advocate. I highly endorse him."

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Mary Parris

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Friauf is a very client focused attorney, and I endorse him wholeheartedly."

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Stacie Miller

General practice lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer because he is intelligent and hard working. He advocates vigorously on behalf of his clients while remaining professional."

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Luke Ihnen

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Ariana Mansolino

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Lanis Karnes

Child custody lawyer

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Michael Menefee

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Mary Parris

Wills and living wills lawyer

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Suzanne Roten

Employment and labor lawyer

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Jesse Nelson

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  5.7 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.

Censured issued in TN, 2021

updated on 02/02/2024

When an attorney is censured it means he or she did something wrong but may still practice law. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

James’s comment:

“Regrettably, this was a misunderstanding/miscommunication and not indicative of our firm's reputation. Please see our stellar reviews from many wonderful clients. I look forward to serving you.”

Honors

2019

Excellence in Labor Law, Lawyers of Distinction

2017

Clients' Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner, Law Office of JAMES W. FRIAUF

2012 - 2013

Labor Counsel, United States Army

2009 - 2012

Associate, Wimberly Lawson Wright Daves & Jones

2008 - 2009

Associate, Glassman, Edwards, Wade & Wyatt

Associations

2015 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Knoxville Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Woodson v. Portfolio Recovery

Settled

Story v. The Wilderness of the Smokies

Settled

Williams v. Skvasik

Settled

Hall v. Zoder's Inn

Settled

Bailey v. Sperry Van Ness/R.M. Moore

Settled

Shelton v. Dixie Stampede

Settled

McKelvey v. Enterprise, Alamo, & National, Avis-Budget Group, Hertz Rent-A-Car

Settled

Marsh v. Midway

Settled

Williams v. State Farm

Summary Judgment Denied; Settled

Watson v. Dixie Stampede

Settled

Koenig v. Fraen Machining

Settled

Ellison v. Knox County Schools

Settled

Washington v. Smokey Mountain Getaways

Settled

Fustos v. Knox County

Settled

Long v. Provision Health Partners

Summary Judgment Denied; Settled

Rinks v. Secret City Chrysler, Dodge, & Jeep

Settled

Booker v. AT&T

Settled

Hartley v. B & M Enterprises, Inc.

Settled

White v. City of Gatlinburg

Settled

Barber v. TSI Industrial

Settled

Krueger v. Dollywood

Summary Judgment Denied, Settled

Wells v. US Cellular

Settled

Meyers v. Erlanger Hospital

Settled

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Education

2008

University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Middle Tennessee State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2011

Wimberly Lawson Annual Labor & Employment Law Update Conference

Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)

2010

Wimberly Lawson Annual Labor & Employment Law Update

Violence in the Workplace

Languages

English

Activity

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