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Investiture Set for Judge Corker

Posted on: Oct 11, 2019

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee is inviting the legal community to attend the investiture of Clifton L. Corker as a new district judge. The ceremony will take place Nov. 1 at 1:30 p.m. at the James H. Quillen U.S. Courthouse at 220 West Depot St. in Greeneville. A reception will follow the ceremony. RSVP here. President Trump announced Corker’s nomination last fall. The U.S. Senate approved his nomination in July. Corker previously served as a U.S. magistrate judge for the Eastern District of Tennessee.

Apply Now for Knox County Criminal Court Post

Posted on: Oct 9, 2019

The Trial Court Vacancy Commission is now accepting applications for a criminal court judge in the 6th Judicial District, which covers Knox County. The vacancy is being created by the retirement of Judge Bob R. McGee on Jan. 1, 2020. Applications are due by noon central time on Oct. 22. Complete application instructions are online.

Annual Memorial Service

Posted on: Oct 1, 2019

Knoxville Bar Association 
Annual Memorial Service
Friday, November 22, 2019
3:00 p.m.
Tennessee Supreme Court Courtroom
505 Main Street, 2nd Floor


We gather, not for the purpose of grieving, but rather to celebrate the careers of, and to honor, applaud, and express our gratitude to, those members of the Knoxville Bar who passed away in the last year.

IN MEMORIAM:

Fred Bright, Jr.
Charles A. Maner, Jr.
John A. McReynolds, Jr.
William (Bill) Pierce Newkirk
Hon. James B. (Buddy) Scott
Pamela G. Steele
Robert M. Stivers, Jr.


Joining KBA President Wynne Caffey-Knight in the reflection and celebration of the lives of these individuals will be Rev. Charles Fels and Hon. Charles D. Susano, Jr., Tennessee Court of Appeals.

Court Solicits Comments on Proposed Changes to Rule 9

Posted on: Sep 19, 2019

ADM2019-01685- The state Supreme Court issued an order soliciting comments to proposed amendments to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 8, 12 and 30. The changes include prohibiting individuals disbarred on or after July 1, 2020, from being reinstated. The deadline for submitting written comments is Dec. 17.

Wyrick Appointed U.S. Magistrate Judge

Posted on: Sep 18, 2019

Sevierville attorney Cynthia Richardson Wyrick was named a federal magistrate judge on September 17, 2019. The appointment was announced by Chief Judge Pamela L. Reeves of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee. Wyrick will fill a vacancy created when former magistrate judge Clifton L. Corker was appointed as U.S. district judge on July 26. The position serves the court’s Northeastern Division, which is based in the federal courthouse in Greeneville. Reeves will administer the oath of office to Wyrick in an informal ceremony at the Greeneville courthouse on Sept. 30. A formal investiture will be scheduled for a later date. Magistrate judges are appointed by the district judges to eight-year terms and are eligible for reappointment. Wyrick currently works for the law firm of Ogle, Wyrick & Associates.

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