William Dennis Massey

Senior Partner, Massey McClusky Fuchs & Ballenger

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Defender Circle

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

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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