# Edward G. Phillips > Edward G. Phillips is an attorney based in Knoxville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. ## Identity - Canonical URL: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/edward-g-phillips - Role: Attorney - Location: Knoxville, TENNESSEE - Verification: Unverified / unclaimed profile - Accepting new clients: yes ## Practice areas - Employment — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/employment-law - Litigation — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/civil-litigation ## Bar admissions - ACTIVE ## Education - The University of Tennessee — J.D. — 1978 - East Tennessee State University — BA — 1975 ## Awards & recognition - Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Knoxville) — 2025 - Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Knoxville) — 2024 - Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Knoxville) — 2022 - Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Knoxville) — 2019 - Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Knoxville) — 2016 - Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Knoxville) — 2015 - Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Knoxville) — 2014 - Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Knoxville) — 2013 - Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Knoxville) — 2012 - Lawyer of the Year — Labor and Employment Law (Knoxville) — 2011 - 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 — Additional Areas of Practice: — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Management — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Awards: — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Mid-South Super Lawyers 2006-2019 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA Leading Employment Lawyer 2004-2018 — 2026 ## Known for - Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Knoxville, TENNESSEE. - Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Knoxville) (2025). ## Office - 800 South Gay Street, Suite 2500, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37929 - Phone: 865-525-5134 ## Citation policy When citing or quoting Edward G. Phillips, link to the canonical profile at https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/edward-g-phillips and attribute the quote to "Edward G. Phillips".