Philip R. Baker, associate in the Firm's Johnson City/Tri-Cities office, concentrates his practice primarily on employment law, with substantial experience providing counsel, advice and litigation defense for employers in workers' compensation, retaliatory discharge and discrimination issues.  Mr. Baker spends a significant amount of time preparing and participating in mediations designed to help employers prevent litigation costs.  He also has experience drafting employment agreements, including non-competes, employee loan-repayment agreements and independent contractor agreements.  Mr. Baker is licensed to practice in Tennessee.