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Jeff Weintraub, Employment Attorney in Memphis, Tennessee

focused on Employment and Litigation

Memphis, TN

Trusted employment attorney serving Memphis.

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Jeff Weintraub is an attorney based in Memphis, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Based in
Memphis, TENNESSEE
Experience
attorney
Known for
Employment · Litigation
  • Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Memphis, TENNESSEE.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026).

About Jeff Weintraub: Jeff Weintraub is an attorney based in Memphis, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Areas of practice

Jeff's practice areas in Memphis

Jeff concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jeff handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in Memphis, Tennessee

Jeff takes employment matters in Memphis, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jeff agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Memphis, Tennessee

Jeff takes litigation matters in Memphis, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jeff agrees to represent you.

Biography

Jeff Weintraub, employment attorney serving Memphis

Jeff Weintraub is an attorney based in Memphis, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Jeff works from Memphis, Tennessee and takes on employment matters across the region.

Jeff Weintraub is the managing partner of the Memphis office. He is a trial attorney who has represented employers in more than 59 jury and bench trials in the private and public sectors in employment-harassment/discrimination and retaliatory discharge lawsuits alleging violations of public policies and statutes, such as the False Claims Act. Jeff also handles Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charges, wage and hour cases, labor cases, and enforcing non-competes in all federal and state courts and agencies, various Courts of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He provides training for employers in avoiding harassment charges and employment litigation and is a frequent speaker at employment and labor seminars around the country. For many years, he has taught the Employee Relations & Labor component in the Society for Human Resource Management's HR Certification course in Memphis. Jeff is admitted to practice in Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas and Missouri.

Jeff was selected for HR Executive’s 2016 Top 20 Lawyers in the United States in Traditional Labor & Employment Law. He has also been included in The Best Lawyers in America since 1995, as well as Mid-South Super Lawyers since 2005. Since 2010, he has been named as a Power Player in Employment Law by Inside Memphis Business. He also has been included in the World's Leading Labour and Employment Lawyers (United Kingdom) for the last ten years and has also been listed in Chambers USA, America's Leading Business Lawyers since 2013.

How Jeff handles employment matters

Jeff Weintraub is the managing partner of the Memphis office. He is a trial attorney who has represented employers in more than 59 jury and bench trials in the private and public sectors in employment-harassment/discrimination and retaliatory discharge lawsuits alleging violations of public policies and statutes, such as the False Claims Act. Jeff also handles Equal Employment Opportunity…

Who Jeff represents

Jeff reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Memphis and the surrounding Tennessee area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Jeff studied and practices

  • The University of Memphis

    J.D. · 1981

Jurisdictions

Jeff's state bar admissions

  • Tennessee, Tennessee

    ACTIVE

  • Mississippi, Mississ

    ACTIVE

  • Arkansas, Arkansas

    ACTIVE

  • Missouri, Missouri B

    ACTIVE

Jeff studied at J.D. in The University of Memphis.

Law school and academic background

Jeff completed J.D. in The University of Memphis. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jeff runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Jeff's legal honors and published work

Jeff has received 6 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Management

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Management (2026).

Locations

Jeff Weintraub's office in Memphis

Jeff's primary office is at 1715 Aaron Brenner Drive, Memphis, Tennessee, 38120. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

1715 Aaron Brenner Drive

Memphis, Tennessee 38120

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Hiring guide

How to hire Jeff Weintraub — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jeff usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Jeff charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jeff's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jeff will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Memphis, Tennessee

A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jeff

Jeff discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jeff confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Jeff's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Jeff Weintraub

  • How much does it cost to hire Jeff for a employment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jeff walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Jeff offer a free consultation?

    Jeff charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jeff's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Jeff's current terms during booking.

  • How long do employment cases in Tennessee typically take?

    Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jeff gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Jeff take my case if I'm outside Memphis?

    Jeff is licensed in Tennessee. Matters governed by Tennessee law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jeff will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Jeff?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jeff will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Jeff accepting new employment clients right now?

    Jeff's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Employment attorneys serving Memphis, Nashville and Knoxville in Tennessee

Jeff handles employment matters throughout Tennessee. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.

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