Multiple Forgeries Draw Permanent Disbarment By Consent

Notice posted on the web page of the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility

Effective June 4, 2025, the Supreme Court of Tennessee permanently disbarred Alan Christopher Norton from the practice of law. 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 December 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, 2025, Order of Enforcement.

Our prior coverage is linked here. (Mike Frisch)