Penny A Arning, Employment Attorney in Knoxville, Tennessee
Over 30 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Employment Contracts, and Litigation · 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
AttorneyatEgerton, McAfee, Armistead & Davis, P.C.
Knoxville, TN
Practicing employment in Knoxville since 1996.
- 30+
- Years practicing
- 4.4 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Penny A Arning is an attorney based in Knoxville, TN. The practice focuses on Employment, Employment Contracts, and Litigation. Penny has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Egerton, McAfee, Armistead & Davis, P.C.. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Knoxville, TN
- Experience
- over 30 years
- Known for
- Employment · Employment Contracts · Litigation
- Handles Employment, Employment Contracts, and Litigation matters from Knoxville, TN.
- Over 30 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About Penny A Arning: Penny A Arning is an attorney based in Knoxville, TN. The practice focuses on Employment, Employment Contracts, and Litigation. Penny has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Egerton, McAfee, Armistead & Davis, P.C.. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Penny A Arning
Penny concentrates on employment, employment contracts, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Penny handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Employment cases in Knoxville, Tennessee
Penny takes employment matters in Knoxville, 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 Penny agrees to represent you.
Employment Contracts cases in Knoxville, Tennessee
Penny takes employment contracts matters in Knoxville, 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 Penny agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Knoxville, Tennessee
Penny takes litigation matters in Knoxville, 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 Penny agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Penny A Arning — Over 30 years of Tennessee employment experience
Penny A Arning is an attorney based in Knoxville, TN. The practice focuses on Employment, Employment Contracts, and Litigation. Penny has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Egerton, McAfee, Armistead & Davis, P.C.. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Penny is an experienced attorney who represents employers in all aspects of traditional labor and employment law, including representation before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. Penny works with employers to craft workplace policies and procedures that comply with current law and are effective in practice. Penny particularly enjoys helping clients find practical solutions to employment issues in the workplace and implementing proactive steps to avoid litigation. Penny’s practice involves all issues that affect the workplace such as employment discrimination, workplace harassment, retaliation, whistleblower claims, wage and hour claims, workplace leave, and enforcement of non-compete agreements. Penny also handles administrative claims before the EEOC, the THRC, the NLRB, the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, and the Knoxville Civil Service Department.
Prior to joining Egerton McAfee, Penny served as a judicial law clerk to two federal district judges for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, Judge Thomas A. Varlan and Judge Thomas W. Phillips. She also worked as a Staff Attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee. Through these experiences, Penny gained a wealth of knowledge of federal court litigation and procedure. While in practice and while working for the federal court system, Penny has been an adjunct professor at the University of Tennessee College of Law, teaching Legal Research and Pretrial Litigation.
Penny received her undergraduate degree from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, and returned home to East Tennessee for law school. While at the University of Tennessee College of Law, Penny served as a student editor of the Tennessee Law Review, a member of the National Trial Team, and as a member of the Moot Court Board. Penny received the Dennis E. Parkhill Memorial Award for Excellence in Oral Advocacy and was admitted to the Order of Barristers. Penny is a member of the Knoxville Bar Association and currently serves as President (2019-2020) of the Hamilton Burnett American Inn of Court. Penny previously served as the President of the KBA Barristers (2007), as a member of the KBA Board of Governors (2006-2008), and as a Board Member for Friends of Literacy (2006-2012).
Outside the office, Penny enjoys running, hiking, and traveling with her husband, son, and their spoiled golden retriever.
How Penny handles employment matters
Penny is an experienced attorney who represents employers in all aspects of traditional labor and employment law, including representation before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. Penny works with employers to craft workplace policies and procedures that comply with current law and are effective in practice. Penny particularly enjoys helping clients find practical solutions to…
The kind of cases Penny takes
Penny reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, employment contracts, and litigation matters in Knoxville and the surrounding Tennessee area.
Credentials
Penny A Arning's legal education and bar admissions
Furman University The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
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Jurisdictions
Penny's state bar admissions
Tennessee United Sta
1996 · ACTIVE
Penny studied at — in Furman University The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
Law school and academic background
Penny completed — in Furman University The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Penny runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Penny A Arning
Penny has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Locations
Penny A Arning's office in Knoxville
Penny's primary office is at Riverview Tower, 14th Floor, 900 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902-1810. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Egerton, McAfee, Armistead & Davis, P.C.
Riverview Tower, 14th Floor, 900 S. Gay Street
Knoxville, TN 37902-1810
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Client reviews of Penny A Arning — 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Penny. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing employment attorneys in Knoxville.
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How to hire Penny A Arning — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Penny usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Penny charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Penny'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; Penny will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Knoxville, 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 Penny
Penny 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. Penny confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Penny'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 Penny A Arning
How much does it cost to hire Penny for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Penny walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Penny offer a free consultation?
Penny charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Penny's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Penny'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. Penny gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Penny take my case if I'm outside Knoxville?
Penny 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 — Penny 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 Penny?
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. Penny will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Penny accepting new employment clients right now?
Penny's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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