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Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC

Labor & Employment

USA Guide 2026 : Tennessee


Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC

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The firm has extensive experience in representing management in litigation in both state and federal court, as well as counseling and advice regarding a wide range of employment-related issues. We are privileged to enjoy a close relationship with our business clients who know that the firm’s members are always available to provide advice on important and sensitive employment decisions, to defend them in litigation when the need arises, and to ensure that their human resources function remains in compliance with all legal requirements. Examples of the types of matters the Labor & Employment Group handles include: Employment contracts, Employment litigation, Executive compensation, ERISA litigation, FMLA compliance and litigation, internal investigations, Non-Compete and Confidentiality Agreements, FLSA compliance, Class Action defense, Affirmative Action plans, Sarbanes-Oxley & Whistleblower Claims, COBRA and HIPPA compliance, Workers Compensation, Union avoidance, Collective bargaining agreements, Arbitrations and Mediations, defense of NLRB charges, ADA and Title I, II & III compliance and defense of claims, Employment handbooks, forms and documents, training and advice on employee matters.

Members of our law firm regularly conduct training sessions, seminars and feed-back sessions for employers in connection with employment and workers compensation laws.

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Labor & Employment - Tennessee

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Burch, Porter & Johnson is adept at handling a broad range of employment-related matters for both employers and employees. It offers strong litigation expertise, routinely handling retaliation, race and sex discrimination cases, among other such matters. The firm is also equipped to advise on internal investigations, including DOL and EEOC ones. It holds further expertise in wage and hour issues and employee discipline and termination matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Burch, Porter & Johnson served as employment counsel to the City of Germantown on a range of employment-related matters including internal investigations and responding to EEOC charges.

Strengths

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  • We value Burch, Porter & Johnson for the straight forward guidance it provides and its strong representation of our views and how we want to handle things internally from a business perspective.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Jennifer Hagerman
    Band 3Jennifer Hagerman

    Jennifer Hagerman

    Jennifer Hagerman assists clients with internal investigations, terminations and breach of restrictive covenants. Based in Memphis, she regularly handles discrimination cases.

  • Band 3Lisa Krupicka
    Band 3Lisa Krupicka

    Lisa Krupicka

    Memphis-based Lisa Krupicka advises employers on labor relations and employment policy work. She also has a substantial litigious practice covering discrimination claims and wage and hour class actions. Her clients hail from the healthcare, academic and public sectors.

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