BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2019)
Archived Content: This document is formally archived for historical reference. The original PDF remains the official record for legal purposes.
Need help? Please use the Assistance Request Form below.
Original PDF Document
Download Official Record (springer-2460-9-rel.pdf)
Alternative Accessible HTML
Accessible Alternative: This HTML version is an automatically processed accessible alternative. While it provides a searchable format, the text extraction may contain formatting or character errors. The original PDF remains the authoritative official record.
Need a different format? Use the Request Assistance Form.
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
10 CADILLAC DRIVE, SUITE 220
BRENTWOOD, TENNESSEE 37027
TELEPHONE: (615) 361-7500
(800) 486-5714
FAX: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: PAUL JAMES SPRINGER, BPR #021267
CONTACT: JERRY MORGAN
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
May 24, 2019
SHELBY COUNTY LAWYER DISBARRED
Effective May 24, 2019, the Supreme Court of Tennessee disbarred Paul James Springer from the
practice of law. A Petition for Discipline consisting of three (3) complaints was filed May 29, 2015.
After a hearing upon the disciplinary petitions, a Hearing Panel determined Mr. Springer failed to
reasonably communicate with his clients; made false representations to the court, his clients, and opposing
counsel; failed to provide his clients with copies of their file; failed to comply with court orders; failed to issue
summonses in a timely manner; engaged in fraud, deceit and misrepresentation; failed to file appropriate
documents in court; failed to file timely appeals; filed frivolous appeals; and made material misrepresentations
to the Board of Professional Responsibility.
Mr. Springerâs professional misconduct violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1 (competence); 1.2
(scope of representation and allocation of authority between client and lawyer); 1.3 (diligence); 1.4
(communication); 1.16 (declining or terminating representation); 3.3 (candor toward the tribunal); 3.4 (fairness
to opposing party and counsel); 8.1 (bar admission and disciplinary matters); and 8.4 (misconduct).
Mr. Springer must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and
30.4, regarding the obligations and responsibilities of disbarred attorneys and may not return to the active
practice of law until an order of reinstatement has been entered by the Supreme Court.
Springer 2460-9 rel.doc