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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 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.

Main office

Clifford C. Cruze

1327 E. Central Ave.

La Follette, TN 37766

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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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Hiring guide

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

Insurance attorneys serving La Follette, Nashville and Memphis in Tennessee

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