BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2014)
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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
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: ROBERT LAWSON CHEEK, JR., BPR #15407
CONTACT: ALAN D. JOHNSON
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
May 23, 2014
KNOX COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On May 21, 2014, the Tennessee Supreme Court suspended Robert Lawson Cheek, Jr. from the practice
of law until further orders of the Court pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 22.3. Mr. Cheek
was suspended based upon his guilty plea to a serious crime; i.e., mail fraud.
The Supreme Courtâs Order acknowledged Mr. Cheekâs disbarment on May 15, 2014, but found the
Board of Professional Responsibility retains jurisdiction to address subsequent allegations of misconduct. The
Supreme Court ordered the Board to institute a formal proceeding to determine the extent of final discipline to
be imposed as a result of Mr. Cheekâs guilty plea.
Mr. Cheek must comply with Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 28 regarding the obligations
and responsibilities of suspended attorneys.
Cheek 2381-2 rel.doc
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