A Chattanooga attorney has been suspended from practicing law for five years, bringing an early end to his 54-year legal career, Arthur C. Grisham Jr. said by phone.
Grisham, 82, was suspended Tuesday and would be required to pay over $73,200 in combined restitution to two individuals to have his license reinstated, the Board of Professional Responsibility announced in a statement. He would also be expected to pay nearly $5,000 to the board.
His health is declining, and he would likely fight this decision if he was younger, Grisham said by phone.
“It’s unfortunate this has happened now, but to me, it’s not worth the fight to go back and get this corrected,” Grisham said. “I’m sorry this has happened. I’m sorry that I’m going out like this.”
The board filed a petition for discipline based on two complaints filed against Grisham.