Mikel & Hamill PLLC - Chattanooga, TN

Championing Employee Workplace Rights in Chattanooga, Tennessee

A career disruption caused by unlawful employer misconduct can threaten your livelihood, personal dignity, and family security. Practicing from Lindsay Street in downtown Chattanooga, Mikel and Hamill PLLC delivers fearless advocacy for employees throughout Hamilton County and across East Tennessee. Founded in 2019 by trial attorneys Donna J. Mikel, a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, and Doug S. Hamill, an AV Preeminent rated litigator, the boutique firm is dedicated to enforcing workplace protections against unfair employers.

When workers suddenly need an employment lawyer who will stand up to major corporations and institutional employers, this Chattanooga practice provides formidable representation. Having litigated over 300 cases in federal court alongside numerous state court actions, Donna and Doug understand how to build compelling evidentiary records. The firm approaches every dispute with courage, preparing claims for trial from the outset to give clients maximum leverage during negotiations.

Workplace Discrimination and Harassment Advocacy

Unlawful workplace mistreatment violates Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Tennessee Human Rights Act. Operating as dedicated workplace discrimination lawyers and harassment lawyers, the firm defends employees across diverse civil rights claims:

• Workplace Discrimination Lawyers: Defending employees targeted due to race, gender, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, or age in hiring, promotions, demotions, and adverse job actions.
• Harassment Lawyers: Providing discreet, determined legal action for victims of sexual harassment, unwelcome advances, quid pro quo demands, and pervasive hostile work environments.
• Retaliation and Whistleblower Protection: Protecting workers penalized or discharged after reporting corporate misconduct, illegal safety violations, fraud, or internal harassment complaints.
• Disability Accommodations and FMLA: Enforcing employee rights to reasonable accommodations under the ADA and defending medical leave protections under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Wage Violations, Severance, and Wrongful Termination

Ensuring employees receive fair compensation and are shielded from unlawful dismissal is fundamental to justice. Operating as experienced wage and hour lawyers and wrongful termination lawyers, the legal team prosecutes wage shortfalls and reviews employment contracts:

• Wage and Hour Lawyers: Recovering unpaid overtime, minimum wage shortfalls, off-the-clock work, and improper tip pooling under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Wrongful Termination Lawyers: Holding employers accountable when dismissals violate statutory civil rights laws, public policy, or retaliatory discharge protections.
• Severance Agreement Negotiation: Reviewing and negotiating separation packages to maximize financial payouts and release restrictive post-employment covenants.
• Employment and Labor Lawyers: Counseling professionals on exiting non-compete agreements, non-solicitation restrictions, and confidentiality covenants under Tennessee law.

Recognized Trial Excellence and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Mikel and Hamill PLLC has been ranked Tier 1 in Chattanooga for Labor and Employment by Best Lawyers in America and features attorneys recognized by Mid-South Super Lawyers. In addition to vigorous jury litigation, Donna Mikel serves on the American Arbitration Association employment panel and is a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 listed mediator. For workers looking to hire an attorney in Chattanooga who combines compassionate client care with elite courtroom power, Mikel and Hamill PLLC delivers trusted legal representation.