Employment Discrimination

Race, Color, Sex (including Pregnancy discrimination), Religion, National Origin, Retaliation (for complaining of discrimination), and all forms of harassment on any of the foregoing bases. Also: Disputes in which an employee was terminated for filing a workers comp claim, for refusing to remain silent about (or for refusing to engage in) illegal activities, and claims under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act ("ERISA"). ERISA cases pertain to the denial of employment-related disability benefits, and cases in which an employee has been terminated in retaliation for participation in an employment-related benefit program.

Social Security Disability

Claims for Social Security disability benefits under the Social Security Act and Regulations. Representation of clients at any stage of the disability process throughout East Tennessee.

Family Law

Divorces, Custody, Visitation, Child Support, Powers of Attorney, and Living Wills, Quitclaim deeds. Mr. Hyder is a Notary Public.

Other types of cases: Defamation (libel and slander), Breach of Contract and the Implied Obligation of Good Faith and Fair Dealing, Civil Conspiracy, Personal Injury cases (slip and fall, auto accidents), and the Intentional and/or Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress.