Name: James G. Frierson
Current Employment: Professor of Business Law, Department of Management & Marketing, East Tennessee State University
Narrative: As a college professor with a law degree who writes employment law books and articles, I have consulted with over 200 employers throughout the nation. I have presented approximately 200 speeches and seminars on employment law topics, and served as an expert witness in several federal and state court lawsuits, and before the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and other organizations. Currently I am working with issues involving the Americans with Disabilities Act's application to employers, government, and places of public accommodation; sexual harassment; reductions-in-force; absenteeism; performance evaluations; and the interplay of the Family and Medical Leave Act, ADA and workers' compensation laws.
Practice Area: Employment Law
Street and Mailing Address: Department of Management & Marketing, P.O. Box 70625, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN 37614
Telephone Number: (423) 439-5384
Telefax Number: (423) 439-8297
E-Mail Address: Frierson@mail.etsu.edu
Bar Admissions: Arkansas Bar
Education: MBA and JD, University of Arkansas
Classes/Seminars Taught: Legal Environment of Business, Management & Social Responsibility, Personnel Law (University Courses); Sexual Harassment Seminars; Americans with Disabilities Act Seminars (Business Network and others); Hiring, Discipline and Discharge (Business Network and others); Health Care Personnel Law and Management (Business Network and others); Employment Laws for Administrators (Alliance for Business and Training); ADA and Other Hiring Laws (Alliance for Business & Training); Corporate Compliance Principles under the Criminal Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations
Published Books: Employer's Guide to the Americans with Disabilities Act, 1st and 2nd editions; Preventing Employment Lawsuits: An Employer's Guide to Hiring, Discipline and Discharge (both published by the Bureau of National Affairs). Also, co-authored or wrote chapters for several other books.
Published Articles: Over 150 journal articles in journals such as the American Bar Association Journal, Journal of Accountancy, Employee Relations Law Journal, Labor Law Journal, Employee Relations Today, The Judge's Journal, Employment Discrimination Report, and the Preventive Law Reporter.
Honors and Awards: East Tennessee State University's Teaching Award and Research Award
Prior Employment: Frierson, Walker and Snellgrove, Jonesboro, Arkansas; Arkansas State University
Personal Information: Married, two children
Birth Information: April 9, 1940 Jonesboro, Arkansas
Disclaimer: James G. Frierson consults with businesses and others as a professor in the Management & Marketing Department of East Tennessee State University. Questions concerning specific legal problems and disputes should be directed to a licensed, practicing attorney.