Chuck Yezbak

Chuck Yezbak has built a career centered on standing up for people whose livelihoods and dignity were threatened by unlawful workplace practices. He has guided clients through difficult disputes involving unpaid wages, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, delivering steady support and consistent results through strategic litigation and practical advocacy.

Chuck completed his B.S. in Economics at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business, concentrating in Finance and Entrepreneurial Management. He later earned his Doctor of Law from Emory School of Law. This progression shaped his analytical skills and strengthened the foundation he brings to complex employment and civil rights matters.

Chuck has led significant wage-and-hour actions, including major collective and class cases involving thousands of affected workers. His work has included securing multimillion-dollar outcomes for food-processing workers, call-center employees, and restaurant staff who had pay unlawfully withheld. He consistently focuses on maximizing recovery for every client, regardless of the case size.

Chuck regularly assists people from a wide range of industries, offering guidance to day laborers, immigrants, healthcare professionals, truck drivers, retail staff, and high-level executives. Whether a client faces workplace exploitation, contract issues, or harassment, he uses clear communication and a grounded approach to help them understand their rights and pursue fair treatment.

Chuck also handles sensitive cases involving sexual harassment, assault, and whistleblower retaliation. His efforts have resulted in seven-figure and high six-figure resolutions before litigation even began. These outcomes reflect his commitment to pursuing accountability while giving clients confidence at each stage of the legal process.

Chuck Yezbak continues to focus on protecting workers and upholding their rights with determination, clarity, and trusted legal judgment, ensuring every client receives the full attention and advocacy their situation requires. Chuck has earned recognition throughout his career, including being named a Super Lawyer for Labor and Employment Law, included in Best Lawyers in America for Litigation – Labor and Employment, selected among the Top 50 Attorneys in Nashville and Top 100 Attorneys in Tennessee, and honored as Lawyer of the Year for Employment Law – Individuals in 2021.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Yezbak Law Offices
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association

Licensed State

• Tennessee

Education

• Emory School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Pennsylvania
  Bachelor of Science (BS)
  

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