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also known as Ward Phillips
Edward G. Phillips has a wealth of knowledge and trial experience in his practice areas of Litigation and Employment and Labor and heads the Employment and Labor group. Mr. Phillips has over 38 years of experience representing management in all areas of employment and labor law. He is a forceful, effective litigator. Mr. Phillips has been described by Chambers and Partners USA as, "one of the most talented lawyers in the state with a varied practice of litigation avoidance and successful litigation." Employment law is his passion, and he gives his clients prompt and lawful prospective advice (i.e., how to deal with problem employees and structure policies).
For his Employment and Labor law practice, the prestigious peer-review publication, Best Lawyers in America, selected Mr. Phillips for inclusion to its list each and every year since 1995, and also selected him as Lawyer of the Year in Labor Law - Management, Knoxville for 2016. Mid-South Super Lawyers, another highly respected publication which uses a multi-phased selection process, including independent research and peer nominations and evaluations, selected him to its list for the years 2004-2017 for his Employment Litigation
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Chat withState: Tennessee
Acquired: 1978
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800 S Gay St Ste 2500, Po Box 629, Knoxville, TN, 37929-9702
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"Ward is a tough and knowledgeable attorney when representing his clients. When I oppose him on a case, I know that he will know the law. In fact, I never miss his annual update for lawyers on employment law through the Knoxville Bar Association. I recommend Ward as an attorney for any employer seeking help with an employment matter."
"There are only a few lawyers whose combination of innate skill and work ethic cause them to reach the pinnacle of their profession. Mr. Phillips is one of those lawyers. His sincere concern for his clients, knowledge of the law and dedication to his profession cause him to be one of the most respected lawyers in his field--not just in Tennessee, but in the United States. He and his partners tap every available resource to resolve the client's problems both in and out of the courtroom. I have referred many clients to Mr. Phillips. Every time, I am considered a hero because of Mr. Phillips's work. If you are an employer with an employment issue, don't make the mistake of looking elsewhere. Call Mr. Phillips."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Phillips is a leading educator of other lawyers in employment law, and considered an excellent authority. He deserves AVVO's highest rating."
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2017
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2004
Leading employment lawyer in Tennesse - employment law defense, Chambers USA
1995
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
1978 - Present
Partner, Kramer Rayson, LLP
2005 - Present
Management Labor & Employment RoundtableMember
2000 - Present
Standing Commitee on Admissions U.S. District Court Eastern District of TennesseeMember
1997 - 1998
Labor and Employment Tennessee BarCharirman
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
BS Accounting
2017
2016
2015