as of 6/18/2026 6:35:35 AM

William Ray Dearing

Chambliss Bahner & Stophel P.C
605 Chestnut Street Suite 1700
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37450

(423) 756-3000

wdearing@chamblisslaw.com

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Public Record of Discipline and Pending Proceedings

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