Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Tennessee
Band 2
Chambers Review
Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete is a respected national firm with considerable expertise in employment litigation, including FLSA collective actions and discrimination cases, alongside noted strengths in administrative proceedings. Particular areas of experience include Title VI investigations, retaliation and breach of contract matters. It is also proficient in advisory work, assisting clients with wage and hour issues and litigation avoidance, as well as wrongful termination matters.
Work Highlights
- Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete represented Nashville Electric Service in a wage and hour collective action in which plaintiffs claimed supervisors were not exempt from overtime requirements as they are not paid a salary.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete provides competent legal advice in dealing with complex employment matters."
"I have not experienced a situation where the Constangy Brooks team has not been able to handle my questions."
"The lawyers at Constangy are able to handle complex matters and provide solid legal advice. I know I can always rely on them to find the right subject matter expert."
"Constangy handles all matters with the appropriate care, research and preparation, and responds to us as needed in a timely fashion."
"Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete provides competent legal advice in dealing with complex employment matters."
"I have not experienced a situation where the Constangy Brooks team has not been able to handle my questions."
"The lawyers at Constangy are able to handle complex matters and provide solid legal advice. I know I can always rely on them to find the right subject matter expert."
"Constangy handles all matters with the appropriate care, research and preparation, and responds to us as needed in a timely fashion."
Notable Practitioners
Mary Dohner Smith has a variety of experience within employment law, including in regard to retaliation investigations, harassment and breach of contract disputes. She is especially well equipped to handle cases arising out of Title VII and the FLSA.
"Mary is an excellent lawyer. She is outstanding!"
"Mary is a rockstar who is methodical in her approach."
Teresa Rider Bult is a fine choice of counsel for employers facing high-stakes claims. She has a notable list of clients, including major corporations in the healthcare and retail sectors.
"Teresa is our go-to resource for any employment law questions alongside her expertise and excellent client communication skills."
William Blue is a Nashville-based trial attorney with significant expertise in employment and labor law, including wrongful termination and FLSA collective action matters. He also advises clients on labor policy and employment-related contractual issues.
"William has a wealth of knowledge."
Ranked Lawyers at
Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP
Tennessee