Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019 
Chris W. McCarty, a shareholder in our Knoxville office, focuses his practice in employment law, education law, and civil litigation. He represents clients in both state and federal courts across Tennessee and is recognized as a Rule 31 Mediator. Chris is also a trained arbitrator.
Prior to his legal career, Chris taught eighth-grade United States history at Seymour Middle School in Seymour, Tennessee. He now serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Tennessee College of Law. Chris is passionate about education, school safety, their intersection with the law, and the overall advancement of public education.
Beyond his legal practice, Chris is also a sought-after speaker on employment and education law topics, and he has contributed articles to publications such as Education Week, HR Magazine, the Tennessee Bar Journal, and the Knoxville Business Journal.
Outside of work, Chris enjoys family life in the Farragut area with his wife and three children. He is actively engaged in his community through his church, Cedar Springs Presbyterian.
Chris W. McCarty is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Education Law and Employment Law - Management.
Chris who practices law in Knoxville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Chris is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
