LEGAL · TN · 1978-1984
William M. Leech Jr.
Attorney General · Democrat · Tennessee
Background
William M. Leech Jr. (Democrat) was Tennessee's Attorney General 1978–1984 (6 years). Took office after Milton P. Rice; succeeded by W. J. Michael Cody. Same-year political environment (1978): Governor Ray Blanton.
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- Herbert Slatery (2014-2022)
- Robert Cooper (2006-2014)
- Paul Summers (1999-2006)
- Charles W. Burson (1988-1996)
- W. J. Michael Cody (1984-1988)
- Milton P. Rice (1974-1978)
- R. A. Ashley Jr. (1972-1974)
- David Pack (1966-1972)
- George F. McCanless (1956-1966)
- Knox Bigham (1954-1956)
- Roy H. Beeler (1942-1954)