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Scott Simmons, Business Attorney in Chattanooga, Tennessee

focused on Business, Employment, and Litigation

Chattanooga, TN

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Scott Simmons is an attorney based in Chattanooga, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Litigation.

Based in
Chattanooga, TENNESSEE
Experience
attorney
Known for
Business · Employment · Litigation
  • Handles Business, Employment, and Litigation matters from Chattanooga, TENNESSEE.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).

About Scott Simmons: Scott Simmons is an attorney based in Chattanooga, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Litigation.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Scott Simmons

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

Business cases in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Scott takes business matters in Chattanooga, 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 Scott agrees to represent you.

Employment cases in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Scott takes employment matters in Chattanooga, 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 Scott agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Scott takes litigation matters in Chattanooga, 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 Scott agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Scott Simmons — Attorney of Tennessee business experience

Scott Simmons is an attorney based in Chattanooga, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Litigation.

Scott Evan Simmons focuses his practice on employment litigation and preventative counseling in the firm's Labor & Employment practice. Mr. Simmons regularly counsels clients on a wide range of employment-related topics, including wage-and-hour compliance, hiring, termination and creation and modification of general personnel policies. He also has significant experience defending a wide variety of employment-related lawsuits in front of a variety of employment-related forums, including state and federal courts in multiple states, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, similar state agencies, and the National Labor Relations Board.

As a former business owner with a master’s degree in business administration, Scott draws on his business-management background in communicating with clients on day-to-day legal issues, including risk management, employee relations, labor negotiations, and employer-compliance matters. Previously, Scott spent several years as a partner, chief operating officer, and licensed agent in an independent commercial insurance agency, where he managed operational and legal risks as well as regulatory compliance. In this role, he became well-versed in state insurance laws and regulations, and assisted with compliance with the agency’s multi-state insurer licensing, as well as negotiation of contracts with clients, carriers and other industry partners. He also regularly worked with underwriters to evaluate the agency’s policy risk for its clients. Putting this experience to work for the firm’s insurance industry clients, he is able to assist with state-specific licensing and other regulatory inquires.

Scott has served on Miller & Martin's hiring committee and as co-chair of the firm's Workplace Environmental, Health & Safety/OSHA practice group.

Related Experience:

  • Obtained summary judgment for employer in arbitration proceeding on race and disability discrimination claims.
  • Negotiated a favorable settlement for employer in front of TOSHA relating to a workplace death claim.
  • Obtained defense verdict as lead counsel in bench trial on claim of unpaid wages by terminated employee.

Working with Scott on a business matter

Scott Evan Simmons focuses his practice on employment litigation and preventative counseling in the firm's Labor & Employment practice. Mr. Simmons regularly counsels clients on a wide range of employment-related topics, including wage-and-hour compliance, hiring, termination and creation and modification of general personnel policies. He also has significant experience defending a wide variety…

Clients Scott works with

Scott reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, employment, and litigation matters in Chattanooga and the surrounding Tennessee area.

Credentials

Scott Simmons's legal education and bar admissions

  • The University of Tennessee

    — · 2010

  • The University of Tennessee

    M.B.A. · 2008

  • The University of Tennessee

    B.S. · 2005

Jurisdictions

Scott's state bar admissions

  • Tennessee, Tennessee

    ACTIVE

Scott studied at — in The University of Tennessee, M.B.A. in The University of Tennessee, and B.S. in The University of Tennessee.

Law school and academic background

Scott completed — in The University of Tennessee, M.B.A. in The University of Tennessee, and B.S. in The University of Tennessee. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Scott runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Scott Simmons

Scott has received 16 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — in America

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — from 2023-2025 for work in:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2025

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management - 2025

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment - 2025

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2024

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management - 2024

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment - 2024

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2023

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management - 2023

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment - 2023

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026). Best Lawyers in America — from 2023-2025 for work in: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2025 (2026).

Locations

Scott Simmons's office in Chattanooga

Scott's primary office is at 832 Georgia Avenue, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37402-2289. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

832 Georgia Avenue

Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402-2289

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Hiring guide

How to hire Scott Simmons — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Scott charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Scott'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; Scott will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Chattanooga, Tennessee

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Scott

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business 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. Scott confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Scott Simmons

  • How much does it cost to hire Scott for a business case?

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

  • Does Scott offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do business cases in Tennessee typically take?

    Simple business 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. Scott gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Scott take my case if I'm outside Chattanooga?

    Scott 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 — Scott 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 Scott?

    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. Scott will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Scott accepting new business clients right now?

    Scott'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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