"Helping Everyday People and Those Who Serve Everyday People"
James Friauf is a native of Franklin, Tennessee and received his undergraduate degree at Middle Tennessee State University in 2005 before attending the University of Richmond School of Law, where he graduated in 2008. He has practiced law for two of the most prominent law firms in Knoxville and Memphis and he served as Labor Counsel to the United States Army. Although James has represented large corporations and insurance companies in the past, he now focuses his practice on assisting individuals in matters that are most important to them as well as assisting charities and nonprofit organizations achieve their mission. James is married to his wife Shanon, who is a Knoxville native, and they have two pets, a Westie (Chloe) and a Siamese cat (Jack).
Memberships:
Tennessee Bar Association
Knoxville Bar Association
Phi Theta Kappa
Tennessee Squire
The mission of the Law Office of James W. Friauf, PLLC is "Helping Everyday People and Those Who Serve Everyday People." Specifically, we assist Everyday People in the areas of the law that are most relevant to them on a daily basis: employment matters, divorce and child custody, civil rights, on-the-job injuries, car and truck accidents, fair housing, insurance disputes, consumer protection, and disability.
We also provide a wide range of legal services to charities and nonprofit organizations at rates oftentimes lower than those of larger firms. We do so because we recognize it is important that these organizations receive quality legal representation while minimizing the expenditure of precious resources used to care for those in our communities.
We practice throughout the State of Tennessee in state and federal court and before state and federal agencies. There is NO CHARGE for an initial consultation and many matters for Everyday People we take on a contingency fee basis, meaning that if you recover nothing, you do not have to pay us for our services. If you are a charity or nonprofit organization, please ask us about our special rates.
Discrimination, Harassment (Race, Color, National Origin, Gender, Religion, Pregnancy, Age, Disability, Genetics, Military/Veteran, and more)
Retaliation, Whistleblower
FMLA, Maternity/Paternity Leave
Reasonable Accommodations (Disability, Religion)
Wage & Hour (Overtime and Minimum Wage Violations, Independent Contractors)
Workers Compensation (Injuries, Retaliation)
Employment Contracts, Non-Compete Agreements, Interference with Business Relations
Government Employees
Employment Benefits
Constitutional Law (Freedom of Speech, Religion, Due Process)
Human Rights
Public Accommodations
Education (Primary and Secondary)
Police, Law Enforcement Misconduct
Jail and Prison Abuse
Unlawful Arrest/Imprisonment
Discrimination (Race, Disability, Familial Status, Religion, Gender)
Reasonable Accommodation/Modification (policies, architectural barriers)
Emotional Support Animals
Service Animals
Retaliation
Steering
Lease Agreements (Tenant and Landlord)
Public, Section 8 Housing
Divorce (regardless of sexual orientation)
Child Custody/Parenting Plans
Child Support
Adoption
Alimony
Property Settlements
Pre-Nuptial Agreements
Non-Profit Organizations and Charities
Automobile Accidents
Trucking Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Wrongful Death
Common Carriers
Slip/Trip and Fall
Criminal Acts
Sexual Assault
Products Liability
Government Liability
Defamation (Libel/Slander)
Outrageous Conduct
Property Injury/Damage
SSI/SSDI
Unfair, Deceptive, and Fraudulent Business Practices
Time Share and Vacation Club Fraud
Auto Repair Fraud
Lemon Law
Breach of Contract
Commercial Law
Insurance Claim Denials
Bad Faith
Fire and Water Losses
Uninsured Motorist/Underinsured Motorist Claims
Long-term, Short-term Disability Benefits
Healthcare Benefits
Life Insurance Benefits
