Tennessee & Georgia Employment Litigation Attorneys

Treated Unfairly at Work? We'll Make Sure Your Employer Answers for It

If you've been wrongfully terminated, discriminated against, denied wages you earned, or retaliated against for standing up for yourself, you may have legal options — and you don't have to face your employer alone. From our offices in Chattanooga and Winchester, Tennessee, and Dalton, Georgia, Davis & Davis represents employees across Tennessee and Georgia, and we don't back down when employers try to sidestep the law.

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Employment Litigation Services We Handle in Tennessee & Georgia

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Wrongful Termination

We evaluate whether your termination violated an employment contract, public policy, or anti-discrimination law, and pursue the compensation you're owed.

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Workplace Discrimination

We represent employees facing discrimination based on race, sex, age, disability, or other protected characteristics, and hold employers accountable through negotiation or litigation.

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Sexual Harrassment

We handle claims involving unwanted advances, comments, or conduct at work, building a strong case while protecting your privacy throughout the process.

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Hostile Work Environment

We help clients document a pattern of severe or persistent harassment or discriminatory conduct and pursue the claim it supports.

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Retaliation

We hold employers accountable when they punish employees for reporting misconduct, filing a complaint, or exercising a legal workplace right.

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Whistleblower Claims

We help employees who reported fraud, safety violations, or other illegal conduct understand their protections and fight back when an employer retaliates anyway.

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Unpaid Wages & Overtime

We go after the wages, overtime, and other compensation employees are owed under state and federal wage laws.

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Wage & Hour / Misclassification Disputes

We evaluate whether you've been misclassified as an independent contractor and pursue the overtime, benefits, and protections you should have received as an employee.

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FMLA Violations

We hold employers accountable when legally protected medical or family leave is denied, interfered with, or met with retaliation.

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Non-Compete Agreement Disputes

We help employees challenge overly broad or unenforceable non-compete agreements and push back on terms that shouldn't hold up.

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Severance Agreement Review

We review severance agreements before you sign, explaining what you'd be giving up and negotiating better terms when appropriate.

Why Employees Choose Davis & Davis

Standing up to an employer — especially a larger one with its own legal team — takes an attorney who won't be outmatched or intimidated. That's where we come in:

Judicial Experience

Floyd Don Davis has practiced law for over four decades, including 22 years as Franklin County General Sessions Judge. His son Robert now carries that judicial perspective forward, currently serving as Municipal Judge in Decherd, TN.

Trial-Ready Advocacy

Employers rarely take a claim seriously until they know you're prepared to see it through. We are. When an employer won't make things right, we're ready to litigate rather than settle for less than you're owed.

Negotiation & Mediation Skills

Robert Davis's LL.M. in Mediation and Dispute Resolution from Chapman University School of Law means many workplace disputes can be resolved through direct negotiation, sparing clients the cost, time, and public exposure of a formal lawsuit.

Family-Led, Locally Rooted

Floyd, Robert, and Andy Davis all grew up in this community and returned home to practice law where they were raised — attorneys who genuinely know the local employers and workplaces our clients are up against.

Nationally Recognized Trial Attorneys

Outside recognition backs up what clients experience firsthand: attorney Andy Peters Davis has been named to The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 four years running and recognized among Tennessee's 10 Best Attorneys by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys.

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What to Expect From the Employment Litigation Process

  1. We start with a conversation about what happened — the events leading up to your termination, discrimination, unpaid wages, or retaliation, and what outcome you're looking for.
  2. We evaluate your claim, including which laws apply and whether negotiation, a formal complaint, or litigation is the right next step.
  3. We handle the process directly with you, keeping you informed at each stage rather than leaving you to track down updates.


Employment claims often come with strict filing deadlines — including short windows to file with government agencies before a lawsuit can proceed — so don't wait to talk to an attorney if you believe your rights at work were violated.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I sue my employer for wrongful termination?

    It depends on why you were fired. Tennessee and Georgia are generally at-will employment states, but there are important exceptions — including termination based on discrimination, retaliation, or breach of contract. A free consultation is the fastest way to find out where you stand.

  • What counts as workplace discrimination?

    Workplace discrimination generally means being treated differently in hiring, pay, promotion, discipline, or termination because of a protected characteristic like race, sex, age, disability, or religion. If you've noticed a pattern like this, or were told something that suggests it, an attorney can help evaluate whether it rises to a legal claim.

  • What should I do if my employer isn't paying me correctly?

    Start by documenting what you're owed — hours worked, pay stubs, and any communication about your pay. Wage and overtime laws can be technical, especially around exempt vs. non-exempt status and misclassification, so it's worth having an attorney review the details before you decide how to proceed.

  • Is my non-compete agreement enforceable?

    Not necessarily. Whether a non-compete holds up generally depends on factors like how reasonable its scope, duration, and geographic limits are, and what legitimate business interest it's protecting. An attorney can review your specific agreement and explain where you stand.

  • What is retaliation, and how do I prove it happened?

    Retaliation is when an employer punishes you — through firing, demotion, discipline, or other negative treatment — for engaging in a legally protected activity, like reporting discrimination or filing a wage complaint. Proving it typically involves showing the timing and circumstances connect your protected activity to the employer's action, which is easier to evaluate with the full picture of what happened.

  • Should I sign a severance agreement before talking to a lawyer?

    It's worth having an attorney review a severance agreement before you sign, since these agreements often ask you to give up your right to bring claims in exchange for the severance offered. A quick review can confirm the terms are fair or identify room to negotiate.

Know Your Rights — We're Ready to Fight for What You're Owed

Whether you've been wrongfully terminated, harassed, denied wages, or retaliated against, you deserve honest answers and an attorney who will fight for you. Contact Davis & Davis for a free, no-obligation consultation.