Law Office of James W. Friauf - Knoxville, TN
The Law Office of James W. Friauf is a premier Knoxville employment law and civil rights practice dedicated to Helping Everyday People, fighting aggressively against workplace discrimination, unlawful termination, unpaid wages, and serious personal injury.
Protecting Worker Rights and Everyday People Across East Tennessee
When workers encounter unfair treatment on the job or suffer unexpected injuries, confronting powerful employers and insurers can feel overwhelming. Founded in 2008, the Law Office of James W. Friauf operates under a clear mission of Helping Everyday People. Lead attorney James W. Friauf previously represented large corporations and insurers, providing him with rare insider knowledge of how defense teams operate. Today, that insight is used to protect employees and injury victims across Knox County. Clients who need a lawyer urgently to contest an unlawful firing or recover accident damages find an assertive champion ready to fight for their rights.
Comprehensive Employment Law and Workplace Justice
Federal and Tennessee employment laws guarantee workers fair pay and protection from unlawful treatment. When businesses violate these core rights, the firm intervenes decisively. Individuals who must find a lawyer to challenge abusive employer conduct turn to James Friauf for skilled representation across critical matters:
- Workplace discrimination: Holding employers accountable for discrimination based on race, sex, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, or veteran status.
- Sexual harassment: Protecting employees from unwanted sexual advances, hostile work environments, and toxic workplace practices.
- Wrongful termination: Defending workers who were unlawfully discharged or punished after reporting illegal employer conduct.
- Wage and hour violations: Recovering unpaid overtime, minimum wage shortfalls, and remedies for independent contractor misclassification.
- FMLA and USERRA claims: Defending job rights for military service members and employees taking protected medical leave.
Civil Rights, Fair Housing, and Personal Injury
Beyond employment disputes, the firm defends individual liberties and advocates for injured victims across East Tennessee:
- Civil rights advocacy: Litigating claims involving police misconduct, unlawful imprisonment, and freedom of speech violations.
- Fair housing and tenant rights: Defending tenants against discriminatory practices, accommodation denials, and wrongful eviction threats.
- Personal injury claims: Securing compensation for car accidents, truck crashes, and slip and fall premises injuries on a contingency basis.
- Nonprofit legal services: Assisting charitable organizations and public housing authorities with compliance and contracts at accessible rates.
Why Choose the Law Office of James W. Friauf
When selecting legal counsel in Knoxville, clients benefit from distinctive advantages:
- Extensive trial experience and former corporate defense perspective used to outmaneuver opposing counsel.
- Direct attorney-client interaction rather than delegation to unfamiliar associates or paralegals.
- Recognized among the top employment law attorneys in Tennessee by respected legal directories.
- Free initial consultations and contingency fee arrangements for qualifying employment and injury cases.
Schedule Your Free Consultation Today
If you believe your workplace rights have been violated or you have suffered an injury caused by another party, prompt legal counsel is vital. Located on Cross Park Drive near Cedar Bluff in Knoxville, the firm is prepared to review your case and explain your options with complete confidentiality. Reach out to the Law Office of James W. Friauf today to schedule your free case evaluation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the highly sought-after Cedar Bluff business and retail district of West Knoxville, with rapid access to Interstate 40.
Building Location
The office is located on the 2nd floor of Building D in Cross Park Plaza, a professional 2-story office park complex. It is set in a park-like setting near the local Empty Cup cafe.
Parking Details
Complimentary and abundant public parking is provided for visitors in the surface parking lot directly serving Building D.
Public Transit
Served by Knoxville Area Transit Route 16 (Cedar Bluff); nearest stop is at Ten Mile Rd WB @ Park Village Rd.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main front entrance of Building D. Take the stairs or elevator to the 2nd floor, and proceed into the main reception lobby of the executive suites in Suite D200.