Tom Crutchfield

   Degrees Earned

• Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) – University of Tennessee  - 1975
• Bachelor of Arts - University of Tennessee - 1972

Accomplishments

• Rule 31 Listed General Civil and Family Mediator
• Recognized for "Outstanding Dedication and Many Contributions to the cause of Pro Bono (legal services to the disadvantaged)"
• Martindale-Hubbell peer review rating AV (pre-eminent)

Bar Association Memberships

• American Bar Association
• Tennessee Bar Association
• Chattanooga Bar Association

Court Admissions

• U. S. Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
• All Tennessee Courts

Boards / Committee Memberships

• Chattanooga Bar Association – Board of Governors – 1991-1992
• Chattanooga Bar Association – Fee Dispute Arbitration Panelist
• Chattanooga Bar Association – Publications (past member) 
• Chattanooga Bar Association – Social (past member)

Significant Cases

Johnson vs. Dupree Oil Company

Emerson vs. Emerson

Farmers Mutual of Tennessee vs. Athens Insurance Company

McGregor vs. McGregor

The Bank/First Citizens Bank vs. Allied Mortgage Capital Corporation

Pruett Enterprises vs. Hartford SteamBoiler Insurance Company

• Free Initial Consultation
• Typical Retainer Fee: To be discussed with client at initial consult and later.
• Fixed-Priced Services and Fees: To be discussed with client at initial consult and later.
• Hourly Rate Fees: To be discussed with client at initial consult and later.

What influences led you to your primary area of practice and what life experiences made you a better attorney?

Helping people is the greatest reward for any attorney in any area of law. 33 years trial experience in all local courts.