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Ms. Salonus is an Employment and Special Education attorney serving clients throughout Tennessee.
Ms. Salonus zealously represents employees in array of employment matters including cases of age discrimination under the ADEA; leave issues or interference under the FMLA; disability discrimination, retaliation, and failure to accommodate claims under the ADA; discrimination and retaliation under Title VII; and wrongful terminations arising from reporting illegal activities. Ms. Salonus also has an interest in litigating cases involving denial of employee life insurance benefits or interference with pension plan benefits under ERISA.
While she very much enjoys assisting employees and “righting a wrong,” as they say, or assisting employers with legal compliance to prevent claims or illegal treatment of employees, her biggest passion comes from assisting families of children with disabilities in the school environment.
Ms. Salonus has a personal understanding of what it means to be a parent of a child with a disability. Accordingly, Ms. Salonus has an active and dedicated practice securing the services and accommodations a child rightfully deserves under the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (“IDEA”), Section 504, and/or the ADA. She also seeks compensation for physical and/or emotional injuries caused to a child as a result of abuse or illegal actions taken against the child by school officials. Additionally, Ms. Salonus litigates cases involving retaliation against parents or teachers who advocate for the rights of children with disabilities
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Acquired: 2009
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139 Stonebridge Blvd, Jackson, TN, 38305
341 Cool Springs Boulevard, Suite 230, Franklin, TN, 37067
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Posted by Heidi | November 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Caring and Compassionate
Jessica was able to help me navigate the legal system after my special needs child was seriously hurt in our public school system. She battled for my child's rights and got a settlement that is life-changing for my child. She was more than our attorney, she was our friend and stood by us when we were...
Posted by Jackie | November 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Wrongful Termination
Jessica Salonus & her staff were true professionals & kept me informed every step of the way. Their kindness was much appreciated during a difficult time in my life. Should I ever need legal help again the Salonus Firm will be who I call to represent me.
Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Education
Great Attorney!
I hired Jessica Salonus as I was concerned that my child was being excluded from the regular education classroom more than was appropriate. Jessica was able to negotiate a much better IEP for my child than I would have been able to accomplish on my own.
Posted by Rachael | April 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Education
The best representation for Children!
Mrs. Salonus represented our child with compassion and firmness. She is the best lawyer to advocate on behalf of children already facing the challenges of education where SPED and 504’s are in consideration. She won our case and is my go to on any questions pertaining to discrimation or unlawful beha...
Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Education
Do not attempt without legal representation!
I can say that everyone who told me not to attempt to resolve the IEP process on my own, was absolutely right. I truly thought that I could handle it on my own, but I was sorely mistaken. I have never thought of myself as naive, but I had been. Fortunately, it wasn't too late, and we found Jessica Sa...
"Jessica is a caring and very capable attorney. She is my primary referral for any employment or special education matter. I would highly recommend her!"
Social Security & Disability lawyer
2007
Dean's Award for Excellence Best Appellate Brief, University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
2017 - Present
Staff Attorney, Council of Parent Attorney Advocates
2016 - Present
Attorney, The Salonus Firm, PLC
1900 - Present
Associate, McWherter Scott Bobbitt
2009 - 2016
Attorney, Gilbert McWherter Scott Bobbitt, PLC
2013 - Present
Council of Parent Attorneys and AdvocatesMember
2012 - Present
Tennessee Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Jackson-Madison County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2015
Tennessee Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Law CommitteeMember
2013 - 2015
Howell Edmunds Jackson American Inn of CourtMember
2010 - 2015
Jackson-Madison County Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionTreasurer
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
2017
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