J.K. Simms

Lawyer focusing on Employment Law and Non-Compete Litigation | Nashville | Franklin, TN

[Thompson Burton PLLC @ThompsonBurton]

We're thrilled to welcome our 2026 Summer Associates Carol Chen, Ubin Weeks, Lauren Miller and Paul Arrowood to the firm. We're looking forward to a summer of good work, real experience, and genuine mentorship. Please join us in welcoming them to the team.

[J.K. Simms @jksimms]

@HouseLowlights I like the part where he couldn't figure out which "injured" body part to grab.

[J.K. Simms @jksimms]

@KylePorterNS Jude 's group is best.

[J.K. Simms @jksimms]

I enjoyed returning to talk to @seanjmartin on the CLEarly Podcast. This time, I discuss my practice in employment law and spend some time specifically discussing Wage and Hour issues. Business owners, HR pros, C-Suite execs or others in leadership, I would welcome the chance to talk to you about the minefield that is wage and hour compliance.
@cle_legal_llc
@ThompsonBurton
Link to podcast here (Lawyers can receive CLE credit for listening).
https://t.co/Jex5MlT1aL

[J.K. Simms @jksimms]

I work with some phenomenal lawyers at @ThompsonBurton, and Phillip Young is elite. I was able to be there for the oral argument of his case at the US Supreme Court (I had no role in the case whatsoever just a Supreme Court geek who is super proud of his colleagues). This week, the Court ruled 9-0 in his client's favor. Google him. He wins.

[Thompson Burton PLLC @ThompsonBurton]

Congratulations to Phillip Young who won his recent SCOTUS case, in an opinion written by Justice Alito. To quote Phillip, "We were obviously very pleased with the result and felt all along that the Sixth Circuit had the proper reading of Rule 60.

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[J.K. Simms @jksimms]

I enjoyed being a guest on the CLEarly Podcast to discuss noncompete agreements.
@cle_legal_llc
@ThompsonBurton
Link to podcast here (Lawyers can receive CLE credit for listening):
https://t.co/LPZRPMS8vG

[Adam King @AdamKing10TV]

Has anyone tried unplugging college football and plugging it back in?

[J.K. Simms @jksimms]

I can't believe some collegiate programs turned down an opportunity to experience this environment.

[BirminghamSports @BirminghamSport]

Here’s the crowd turnout for the Birmingham Bowl. $53.15 ticket on a Monday.

[Thompson Burton PLLC @ThompsonBurton]

Another great @ThompsonBurton holiday party on the books. Everyone had a great time @brooklynbowl @Burton_Melissa

[J.K. Simms @jksimms]

Can't argue with math. Boomer!

[Johnny OU @OUFball218]

Oklahoma won the national championship in 1950, 1975, and 2000 - every quarter century.

It’s only fate that Oklahoma wins the national championship in 2025.

#BoomerSooner

[J.K. Simms @jksimms]

Not sure how I slipped in there but honored to be included in this class, especially along the likes of my law partner and friend John Hollins, Jr. (who actually deserves this recognition).

[Thompson Burton PLLC @ThompsonBurton]

We're so proud of J.K. Simms and John Hollins, Jr., our two partners who have been named among the top 100 lawyers in Tennessee for 2026 by Super Lawyers.

[Nashville Post @NashvillePost]

Thompson Burton Managing Partner Walt Burton said that the addition of Meridian's six legal professionals, including founder Thomas Shumate, expands the firm's litigation capacity across multiple practice areas.
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[Thompson Burton PLLC @ThompsonBurton]

We are thrilled to announce that Thomas W. Shumate IV and his team from Meridian Law, PLLC will join Thompson Burton in December. Similar and vibrant cultures are just better together.
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[J.K. Simms @jksimms]

Brutal.

[ESPN @espn]

THE FIRST COLLEGE FOOTBALL AP POLL OF THE SEASON HAS ARRIVED 🤩

[J.K. Simms @jksimms]

@ThompsonBurton was well-represented at the Symphony Six Soirèe last night @southallfarms. A wonderful night with friends (old and new), clients and colleagues. @JimKuzmich @MorganHartgrove Jon Field

[Thompson Burton PLLC @ThompsonBurton]

Successful argument at the United States Supreme Court. What a fantastic experience!!! ⁦@waltburton⁩ ⁦@Burton_Melissa⁩ ⁦@jksimms

[J.K. Simms @jksimms]

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[Thompson Burton PLLC @ThompsonBurton]

Congratulations to a stellar team of Thompson Burton employees and family who completed the Spartan Race in Lebanon, TN on Saturday. The team still competitively killing it included Melissa Burton, J.K. Simms, Walt Burton, Jon Field and Kevin Thompson.

[J.K. Simms @jksimms]

I am excited about the Ryder Cup. I am not excited about sneakers with suits. Never have been. Never will be. I am ready for that alleged trend to die. Be honest: which looks better the European team and their dress shoes or the Americans and the sneakers? It's not close. Go USA though!

[GOLF.com @GOLF_com]

The 2025 Ryder Cup Gala 🔥