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William is a Life Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Life Membership recognizes a demonstrated commitment to criminal defense and the mission of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Contact Information
- Memphis, TN
- masseymcclusky.com
Biography
Parliamentarian, NACDL (2003-04)
Member, NACDL Board of Directors (2002-08) Executive Committee, NACDL (2006-07)
Past President, TN Assoc. of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Sr. Instructor at Tennessee Criminal Defense College (2000-2019)
Listed, Best Lawyers in America (2008-2025)
Listed, Mid-South Super Lawyers (2007-2025)
Listed, Top 100 Lawyers, Lifetime Achievement
Certified Criminal Trial Advocate, National Bd. of Trial Advocacy
Criminal Trial Specialist in TN
Fellow, American Board of Criminal Lawyers
Fellow, American Bar Foundation
Fellow, Memphis Bar Association
Education
- Undergraduate: University of Tennessee, Bachelor of Arts, 1978
- Law School: University of Memphis Law School, JD, 1981
Bar Information
Tennessee, 6th Cir., 8th Cir., US Supreme Ct.
Practice Areas
- Controlled Substances
- Federal Practice
- Juvenile Defense
- Sex Crimes
- White Collar Crime
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