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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
FA24: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: CHARLES DAVID DEAS, BPR #002049
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
October 9, 2020
BLOUNT COUNTY LAWYER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED
On October 8, 2020, the Supreme Court of Tennessee temporarily suspended Charles David Deas from
the practice of law and ordered him to contact Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program within ten (10) days of
the entry of the order for evaluation. Based upon the information provided by the Circuit and General Sessions
Courts of Blount County, Tennessee, the Court found Mr. Deas posed a threat of substantial harm to the public,
and a substantial concern had been raised regarding his ability to currently practice law. Section 12.3 of
Supreme Court Rule 9 provides for the immediate summary suspension of an attorneyâs license to practice law
in cases where an attorney poses a threat of substantial harm to the public.
Mr. Deas is immediately precluded from accepting any new cases, and he must cease representing
existing clients by November 8, 2020. After November 8, 2020, Mr. Deas shall not use any indicia of lawyer,
legal assistant, or law clerk nor maintain a presence where the practice of law is conducted. Mr. Deas must
notify all clients being represented in pending matters, as well as co-counsel and opposing counsel of the
Supreme Courtâs Order suspending his law license and shall deliver to all clients any papers or property to
which they are entitled.
This suspension remains in effect until dissolution or modification by the Supreme Court. Mr. Deas
may for good cause request dissolution or modification of the suspension by petition to the Supreme Court.
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