On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility announced the permanent disbarment of attorney Alan Christopher Norton from practicing law. The Supreme Court of Tennessee issued the order after Norton submitted a Declaration in Support of Disbarment by Consent, acknowledging he could not defend himself against the disciplinary charges.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Alan Christopher Norton,” with case no. 100694-2024-3-ES-INV.
The charges stemmed from Norton forging a chancellor’s signature on three court orders, falsifying a Tennessee attorney’s name on a fabricated motion, and providing a forged deposition transcript to a client. These actions violated the Rules of Professional Conduct related to communication, criminal conduct, and dishonesty.
Norton’s disbarment follows a temporary suspension issued on December 16, 2024, when the Supreme Court determined he posed a significant risk of harm to the public. The June 4, 2025, Order of Enforcement lifted this temporary suspension upon his permanent disbarment.
Norton must now adhere to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 28, which outlines the obligations of disbarred attorneys. He is ineligible for reinstatement to practice law in Tennessee.
According to Avvo.com, Mr. Norton was a family attorney in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He acquired his law license in Tennessee in 2019.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
