Jay A. Ebelhar
Recognized since 2017
Memphis, Tennessee
Employment Law - Management
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Litigation - Real Estate
Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law
Jay Ebelhar guides company leadership through lawsuits and administrative proceedings to resolve complex employment disputes. He acts as a go-to resource for the full spectrum of employment matters, from harassment and discrimination claims to wage and hour challenges. Utilizing this varied experience, Jay partners with employers to explore options and develop sound strategies that manage risk in line with their organizational goals. Whether this means taking a case through trial or resolving a dispute by alternative means, employers benefit from Jay’s skill at balancing economic, operational and reputational concerns to resolve issues involving:
- Discrimination and retaliation claims brought under federal and state laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act
- Wage and hour disputes under the Fair Labor Standards Act
- Investigations by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor and other administrative agencies
- Whistleblower claims
- Restrictive covenants
In addition to defending employment matters, Jay provides clients with clear, actionable advice on day-to-day employment decisions. He collaborates with employers to navigate federal and state law, while also keeping business needs in mind, to find pragmatic solutions that safeguard clients.
- E-mail: jay.ebelhar@phelps.com
- Lawyer Page: https://www.phelps.com/professionals/jay-a-ebelhar.html
- 999 South Shady Grove Road, Suite 500
Memphis, TN 38120
- The University of Memphis, J.D., graduated 2003
178 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
21 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
- Litigation - Real Estate, Memphis (2022)
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law
- COVID-19
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