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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: TESHAUN DAVID MOORE, BPR #027816
CONTACT: BRITTANY LAVALLE
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
December 11, 2020
SHELBY COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On December 11, 2020, the Supreme Court of Tennessee entered an order suspending TeShaun David
Moore from the practice of law for a period of six (6) years with four (4) years active suspension and the
remainder on probation, pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9 Section 12.2, retroactive to March 7,
2018. Mr. Moore was further ordered to obtain an evaluation with the Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program,
engage the services of a Practice Monitor, and pay restitution. Mr. Moore must pay the Board of Professional
Responsibilityâs costs and expenses and court costs within ninety days.
Mr. Moore admitted he failed to distribute funds to multiple clients following settlements, failed to
distribute funds related to liens by insurance companies concerning money held in trust, missed scheduled court
dates, failed to communicate with clients and failed to notify clients he had been suspended from the practice of
law.
Mr. Moore executed a conditional guilty plea acknowledging his conduct violated Rules of Professional
Conduct 1.3 (Diligence), 1.4 (Communication), 1.5 (Fees), 1.15 (Safekeeping Property and Funds), 1.16
(Declining or Terminating Representation), 3.2 (Expediting Litigation), 3.3 (Candor Toward the Tribunal), 4.1
(Truthfulness in Statements to Others), 8.1 (Disciplinary Matters), and 8.4 (Misconduct).
Mr. Moore must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and
30.4 regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys and the procedure for reinstatement.
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