Clifford C Cruze, Insurance Attorney in La Follette, Tennessee
Over 51 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance, Personal Injury, and Securities · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
MemberatClifford C. Cruze
La Follette, TN
Practicing insurance in La Follette since 1975.
- 51+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Clifford C Cruze is a member based in La Follette, TN. The practice focuses on Insurance, Personal Injury, and Securities. Clifford has over 51 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Clifford C. Cruze. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- La Follette, TN
- Experience
- over 51 years
- Known for
- Insurance · Personal Injury · Securities
- Handles Insurance, Personal Injury, and Securities matters from La Follette, TN.
- Over 51 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About Clifford C Cruze: Clifford C Cruze is a member based in La Follette, TN. The practice focuses on Insurance, Personal Injury, and Securities. Clifford has over 51 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Clifford C. Cruze. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Clifford takes on
Clifford concentrates on insurance, personal injury, securities, workers comp, and ssd. Each area below outlines the kind of case Clifford handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance
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Workers Comp
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SSD
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Insurance cases in La Follette, Tennessee
Clifford takes insurance matters in La Follette, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Clifford agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in La Follette, Tennessee
Clifford takes personal injury matters in La Follette, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Clifford agrees to represent you.
Securities cases in La Follette, Tennessee
Clifford takes securities matters in La Follette, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Clifford agrees to represent you.
Workers Comp cases in La Follette, Tennessee
Clifford takes workers comp matters in La Follette, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Clifford agrees to represent you.
SSD cases in La Follette, Tennessee
Clifford takes ssd matters in La Follette, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Clifford agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Clifford C Cruze — insurance lawyer in La Follette
Clifford C Cruze is a member based in La Follette, TN. The practice focuses on Insurance, Personal Injury, and Securities. Clifford has over 51 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Clifford C. Cruze. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Clifford C Cruze is a lawyer practicing torts, insurance law, personal injury law and 2 other areas of law. Clifford received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1969, and has been licensed for 51 years. Clifford practices at Clifford C. Cruze in La Follette, TN.
Clifford's approach to insurance cases
Clifford C Cruze is a lawyer practicing torts, insurance law, personal injury law and 2 other areas of law. Clifford received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1969, and has been licensed for 51 years. Clifford practices at Clifford C. Cruze in La Follette, TN.
The kind of cases Clifford takes
Clifford reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance, personal injury, and securities matters in La Follette and the surrounding Tennessee area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Memphis State University
J.D. · 1974
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
B.S. · 1969
Jurisdictions
Clifford's state bar admissions
Tennessee
1975 · ACTIVE
Clifford studied at J.D. in Memphis State University and B.S. in University of Tennessee at Knoxville.
Law school and academic background
Clifford completed J.D. in Memphis State University and B.S. in University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Clifford runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Clifford has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Affiliations
Clifford's professional memberships and bar associations
Knoxville and Tennessee Bar Associations Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
membership
Locations
Clifford C Cruze's office in La Follette
Clifford's primary office is at 1327 E. Central Ave., La Follette, TN, 37766. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Clifford C Cruze — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Clifford. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing insurance attorneys in La Follette.
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How to hire Clifford C Cruze — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Clifford usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Clifford charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Clifford's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Clifford will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in La Follette, Tennessee
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Clifford
Clifford discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Clifford confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Clifford's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Clifford C Cruze
How much does it cost to hire Clifford for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Clifford walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Clifford offer a free consultation?
Clifford charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Clifford's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Clifford's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in Tennessee typically take?
Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Clifford gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Clifford take my case if I'm outside La Follette?
Clifford is licensed in Tennessee. Matters governed by Tennessee law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Clifford will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Clifford?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Clifford will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Clifford accepting new insurance clients right now?
Clifford's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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