BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2010)
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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
1101 KERMIT DRIVE, SUITE 730
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37217
TELEPHONE: (615) 361-7500
(800) 486-5714
FAX: (615) 367-2480
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: CHARLES ALPHONSO CARPENTER, BPR #016429
CONTACT: SANDY GARRETT
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
January 12, 2010
MARYVILLE LAWYER SUSPENDED
On January 6, 2010, the Tennessee Supreme Court suspended Charles Alphonso Carpenter, of
Maryville, Tennessee, for three (3) months effective 10 days from the date of the order. The Court also referred
Mr. Carpenter to the Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program (TLAP) and ordered Mr. Carpenter to make
restitution in the amount of $1,862.00.
The Board of Professional Responsibility filed a Petition for Discipline and a Supplemental Petition for
Discipline against Mr. Carpenter pursuant to Rule 9, Rules of the Supreme Court of Tennessee. Mr. Carpenter
submitted a Conditional Guilty Plea to the Boardâs charges agreeing to accept a three (3) month suspension,
referral to Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program (TLAP) and restitution in the amount of $1,862.00 for
misappropriating funds from his former law firm, neglecting a clientâs case and failing to keep a client
informed. Mr. Carpenterâs actions violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.3 (diligence); 1.4
(communication); 1.15 (safeguarding property); 3.2 (expediting litigation) and 8.4 (misconduct).
Mr. Carpenter is ordered to pay the Boardâs costs and must comply in all respects with the requirements
and obligations of suspended attorneys as set forth in Rule 9, Section18.1 of the Rules of the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court further Ordered that Mr. Carpenterâs temporary suspension was dissolved and Mr.
Carpenter would be reinstated to the practice of law pursuant to the terms of his Conditional Guilty Plea.
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