Courtney Leyes, Employment Attorney in Memphis, Tennessee
focused on Employment and Litigation
Memphis, TN
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Courtney Leyes 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 Courtney Leyes: Courtney Leyes is an attorney based in Memphis, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Courtney takes on
Courtney concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Courtney handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Memphis, Tennessee
Courtney 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 Courtney agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Memphis, Tennessee
Courtney 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 Courtney agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Courtney Leyes — employment lawyer in Memphis
Courtney Leyes is an attorney based in Memphis, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Courtney Leyes is a partner in the firm's Gulfport, Memphis and Nashville offices. She represents employers throughout Mississippi and the greater Memphis-metropolitan area, with particular focus on the burgeoning industrial areas in the northern part of the state.
Courtney has experience representing employers in litigation related to discrimination and harassment in the workplace, in particular, federal jury trial experience. She also has experience representing employers on wage and hour issues in both the court system and before the Department of Labor’s Wage & Hour Division (WHD). Specifically, Courtney has represented employers in several Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) collective actions over the past couple of years.
Courtney has experience handling traditional labor matters, including labor arbitrations, unfair labor practices charges, and elections. Courtney also advises her clients regarding a variety of employment matters, including employee handbooks and policies, severance agreements, and other employee contracts. While in law school, Courtney clerked for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) Office of Legal Counsel.
Courtney is a frequent speaker on LGBT issues in the workplace.
Courtney is AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been listed in Mid-South Super Lawyers – Rising Stars since 2014. She is also the recipient of the Memphis Business Journal's 2017 Best of the Bar awards for Ace Associate.
How Courtney handles employment matters
Courtney Leyes is a partner in the firm's Gulfport, Memphis and Nashville offices. She represents employers throughout Mississippi and the greater Memphis-metropolitan area, with particular focus on the burgeoning industrial areas in the northern part of the state. Courtney has experience representing employers in litigation related to discrimination and harassment in the workplace, in…
The kind of cases Courtney takes
Courtney reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Memphis and the surrounding Tennessee area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Mississippi
J.D. · 2009
Courtney studied at J.D. in University of Mississippi.
Law school and academic background
Courtney completed J.D. in University of Mississippi. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Courtney runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Courtney has received 3 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
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).
Locations
Courtney Leyes's office in Memphis
Courtney's primary office is at 1715 Aaron Brenner Drive, Memphis, Tennessee, 38120. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Client reviews of Courtney Leyes
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How to hire Courtney Leyes — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Courtney usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Courtney charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Courtney'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; Courtney 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 Courtney
Courtney 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. Courtney confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Courtney'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 Courtney Leyes
How much does it cost to hire Courtney for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Courtney walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Courtney offer a free consultation?
Courtney charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Courtney's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Courtney'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. Courtney gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Courtney take my case if I'm outside Memphis?
Courtney 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 — Courtney 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 Courtney?
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. Courtney will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Courtney accepting new employment clients right now?
Courtney'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
Courtney 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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