Joseph B. Harvey - Kingsport, TN
Attorney at Hunter, Smith & Davis, LLP
Employment Counseling and Litigation Lawyers in Kingsport, TN
1212 North Eastman Road Kingsport, TN 37664
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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22
Years
Experience
Kingsport Employment Counseling and Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Employment Counseling and Litigation
- Labor Relations
- Commercial Litigation
- Non-Compete Counseling and Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
Employers of all sizes in a variety of industries seek Joseph Harvey’s representation and advice in labor and employment matters arising under state and federal law, including the National Labor Relations Act, Title VII, Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act, Equal Pay Act, Drug Free Workplace Act, and Tennessee Human Rights Act.
He regularly assists employers with matters pending with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Department of Labor; employment litigation in federal and state courts; union organizing and decertification campaigns; collective bargaining; arbitration; and unfair labor practice proceedings. Mr. Harvey’s practice includes drafting, review, and enforcement of restrictive covenants including covenants not to compete, non-solicitation provisions, and confidentiality agreements.
Mr. Harvey provides practical and proactive strategies for positive employee relations geared toward litigation and union avoidance. He regularly reviews employment policies and advises managers and human resource professionals on day-to-day compliance with the myriad laws governing the employment relationship.
Mr. Harvey has presented and written for numerous audiences and publications on recent developments and topics of interest in the area of labor and employment law.
Mr. Harvey frequently represents businesses in commercial litigation matters involving contract and sales disputes. He ensures that litigation strategies are consistent with business needs and overall corporate goals.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Selected to Super Lawyers (2021-2024)
- Selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2011-2019)
- Selected to the Business Journal of Tri-Cities Tennessee/Virginia’s “40 Under Forty,” 2013
Other Sources of Feedback About Joseph B. Harvey
Included on the 2025Mid-South Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2024 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Tennessee College of Law,
Knoxville,
Tennessee, 2004
Honors: summa cum laude
Honors: Order of the Coif
Law Review: Tennessee Law Review, Member, 2002 - 2004
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University of Tennessee College of Law,
Knoxville,
Tennessee, 2004
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Non Legal Education
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University of Tennessee, 2001
B.A.
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
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University of Tennessee, 2001
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Pro Bono Activities
- Goodwill Industries of Tenneva, Inc., Past Chair and Board member
- Junior Achievement of Tri-Cities TN/VA, board member, chairman of Kingsport Board
- Holston Conference Personnel Resources Committee, UMC, Member
Published Works
Articles
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“Employer Monitoring of Employees’ Social Networking Activities,” by Stephen M. Darden and Joseph B. Harvey, The Johnson City Business Journal, March 2010
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“Federal Contractors Must Now Post Notice of Employee’s Rights to Unionize,” by Stephen M. Darden and Joseph B. Harvey, The Johnson City Business Journal, August 2010
Bar Admissions
- Tennessee, 2010
- Georgia, 2004
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Tennessee, 2011
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia, 2005
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 2011
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 2011
Other Affiliations
- Tennessee Bar Association and Kingsport Bar Association, member
- Goodwill Industries of Tenneva, Inc., past chair and board member
- Junior Achievement of Tri-Cities TN/VA, former member and chairman of Kingsport Board
- Federal Bar Association, board member
- Holston Conference Personnel Resources Committee, UMC, member
- Civics Committee, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, member
- Salvation Army of Greater Kingsport, Advisory Board member
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Beta Kappa
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