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Alan Norton Disbarred

  • Wednesday, June 4, 2025

The Supreme Court of Tennessee permanently disbarred Alan Christopher Norton from the practice of law, effective June 4. Mr. Norton delivered to the Board of Professional Responsibility his Declaration in support of Disbarment by Consent, in compliance with Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 23.1 and consented to disbarment because he could not successfully defend himself against charges detailed in pending disciplinary file No. 100694-2024-3-ES-INV.

Mr. Norton forged a chancellor’s signature on three court orders, forged the name of a Tennessee attorney on a fake motion, and forged the deposition transcript he provided to his client in violation of Rules of Professional Conduct 1.4 (communication), 8.4(b) (criminal conduct), and 8.4(c) (conduct involving dishonesty).

On Dec. 16, 2024, the Supreme Court of Tennessee temporarily suspended Alan Christopher Norton from the practice of law upon finding that Mr. Norton posed a threat of substantial harm to the public. Mr. Norton’s temporary suspension was dissolved by the June 4 Order of Enforcement.

Mr. Norton must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 28 (2024), regarding the obligations and responsibilities of disbarred attorneys and is not eligible for reinstatement to the practice of law in this state. 

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