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For alleged ethical violations of a serious nature, a formal complaint should be filed with the Board. For information and concerns which do not rise to the level of serious ethical violations, an informal request for assistance can be filed with the Board’s Consumer Assistance Program (CAP).
Jun 12, 2024 · In an opinion released today, the Tennessee Supreme Court affirmed a finding of multiple ethical violations by Knoxville attorney Loring Justice and reinstated a three-year suspension imposed by a hearing panel of the Board of Professional Responsibility.
File a Complaint. Attorneys who violate the Rules of Professional Conduct are subject to discipline, which could mean suspension of the right to practice law, or even disbarment. All lawyers, however, are not of equal abilities. Some are more capable than others and sometimes they make mistakes.
However, to file a formal complaint against an unethical attorney in Tennessee, you must do so with the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court, which will investigate the facts and take appropriate action in the form of attorney discipline.
Filing a Complaint Against an Attorney. If you believe your attorney has not acted in your best interest and has thereby done something illegal or unethical, you may wish to file a grievance against your attorney. In Tennessee you may contact the Board of Professional Responsibility at 1-800-486-5714 (www.tbpr.org).
Supreme Court Rule 9 -- The Board of Professional Responsibility supervises the ethical conduct of attorneys and investigates attorneys’ alleged violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct.
When serious unethical conduct may be involved, complaints will be referred to Disciplinary Counsel for consideration as to attorney discipline. The focus of CAP is on legal consumers, but we do help lawyers through courtesy calls or letters when we hear from dissatisfied clients.
