Jay W. Mader

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Jay W. Mader: Attorney with Arnett Baker Draper & Hagood, LLP
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Jay Mader focuses on employment and business litigation. His employment law practice includes cases involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation with allegations relating to age, gender, race, and disability, as well as whistleblower claims. He also handles wage and hour and FMLA litigation. Jay’s experience in business litigation includes cases involving breach of contract and fiduciary duty, fraud and misrepresentation, consumer protection, and other business disputes.

He joined Arnett, Draper & Hagood in 2002 and became a partner in 2005. He is licensed in the state of Tennessee and is a member of the Knoxville Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association and American Bar Association. He is admitted to practice in the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, the United States District Court for the Eastern and Middle Districts of Tennessee, and all Tennessee trial and appellate courts.

He received his B.A. from the University of Tennessee in 1989 and his J.D. from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 1993.

Jay is also a member of the Hamilton Burnett American Inn of Court as a Master of the Bench, and currently serves on the Inn’s Executive Committee. He further is a Rule 31 Listed General Civil Mediator.

Jay has an AV preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubble and has been listed in Best Lawyers in America in the practice areas of Employment Law, Management and Litigation, and Labor and Employment since 2018.

Selected Experience:Lead counsel in two week jury trial in U.S. District Court resulting in verdict for breach of contract, promissory estoppel, Tennessee Consumer Protection ActDirected verdict on behalf of international company during jury trial of ADEA claimsJury trial defending FMLA retaliation and interference claim in U.S. District CourtTrial to verdict in Chancery Court bench trials involving business and discrimination claimsBriefed and argued cases before Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and Tennessee Court of Appeals in employment and business disputesTransactional work involving sale of division, resort development, and general contract and business counseling Complex Litigation Involving:Defense of administrative charges and proceedings involving EEOC, U.S. DOL, and THRCObtaining summary judgement in discrimination cases involving age discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract, false light, intentional interference, and construction defectsLead counsel in complex employment, business, insurance coverage, and construction defect litigation
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Areas of Practice (2)

  • Labor and Employment Law
  • Business Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Tennessee at Knoxville, B.A., with honors, 1989; Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Law School Attended:
University of Tennessee at Knoxville, J.D., with honors, 1993
Year of First Admission:
1993
Admission:
1993, Tennessee; 1994, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee; 2001, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Memberships:
Knoxville, Tennessee and American Bar Associations.
Birth Information:
Lincoln, Nebraska, January 18, 1966
ISLN:
900667099

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Peer Reviews

4.3/5.0 (19 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.5/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.4/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.3/5.0

  • Communication

    4.2/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.4/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/20/19 in Business Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 03/23/15 in Employment Law

    Jay is a credit to the practice of law. I would recommend him without reservation.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 03/16/15 in Litigation

    I have worked with Jay Mader on several occasions over the years and at all times I believe that he exhibits some of the best qualities of professionalism, integrity and temperament as any lawyer I have ever worked with or against.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/16/15 in Labor Law

    Jay and I used to practice in the same firm so I know him well. He is an excellent attorney with the highest ethical standards.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/14/15 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/14/15 in Litigation

    Jay Mader is an excellent lawyer. Well prepared. Always courteous and civil. Very smart. Well versed in the law. I give him my highest recommendation. Feel free to contact me if you wish to discuss or need additional information.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 03/14/15 in Employment Discrimination

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/14/15 in Defense Litigation

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/30/15 in Employment Litigation

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Member on 03/14/15 in Employment Law

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5.0/5.0 (1 review)
Client Champion

JAY MADER is exactly what a lawyer should be. He dots every i and crosses every T. He gives you strong advice and always errs on the side of caution and is concerned only with protecting you. Honest,...

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Location

  • Knoxville, TN
    First Horizon Plaza - Suite 2300 , 800 S. Gay Street Suite 2300-First Horizon Plaza , P.O. Box 300
    Knoxville, TN 37929

    865-284-1552 Phone
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