BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2018)
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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
FAX: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: CARLA ANN KENT FORD, BPR #014312
CONTACT: ALAN D. JOHNSON
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
October 2, 2018
RUTHERFORD COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On October 2, 2018, the Tennessee Supreme Court suspended Carla Ann Kent Ford from the practice of
law for five (5) years. Ms. Ford must pay restitution to two former clients as a condition of reinstatement to the
practice of law. Ms. Ford must pay the Board of Professional Responsibilityâs costs and expenses and court
costs within ninety days.
On August 11, 2017, the Board filed a Petition for Discipline against Ms. Ford containing three
complaints of misconduct. The complaints allege Ms. Ford failed to communicate and diligently represent her
clients, and in two of the cases failed to provide written fee agreements. Further, following Ms. Fordâs
summary suspension in May 2016, Ms. Ford failed to adequately notify her client of her suspension. Ms. Ford
did not respond to the Petition for Discipline and an Order for Default Judgment was entered against Ms. Ford.
Ms. Fordâs misconduct violates Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3 (Diligence), 1.4 (Communication),
1.5(a) and (f) (Fees), and 1.16(d) (Terminating Representation).
Ms. Ford must comply with Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and 30.4 regarding the
obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys.
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