BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2007)
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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
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SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: WILLIAM WARD CRUTCHFIELD, REG. NO. 1394
CONTACT: JAMES A. VICK
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
August 28, 2007
CHATTANOOGA ATTORNEY DISBARRED BY SUPREME COURT
By Order of the Supreme Court of Tennessee entered August 27, 2007, William Ward Crutchfield, a
Chattanooga attorney, was disbarred from the practice of law. Mr. Crutchfield accepted disbarment by consent,
pursuant to Section 15 of Rule 9 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Tennessee.
Pursuant to Section 19 of Rule 9 of the Rules of the Supreme Court, Mr. Crutchfield will be eligible to
apply for reinstatement to the practice of law after five years from the effective date of disbarment.
Reinstatement would be granted only by Mr. Crutchfield demonstrating by clear and convincing evidence that
he has the moral qualifications, competency, and learning required for admission to the practice of law and that
his resumption of practice would not be detrimental to the integrity and standing of the bar or administration of
justice or subversion of the public interest.
The Court further ordered that Mr. Crutchfield pay the costs of the disciplinary proceedings and comply
in all respects with Rule 9 regarding the obligations and responsibilities of a disbarred attorney.
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