BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2017)
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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: CHARLES DAVID DEAS, BPR #2049
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
April 18, 2017
BLOUNT COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
Effective April 17, 2017, the Supreme Court of Tennessee suspended Charles David Deas from the
practice of law for a period of six (6) months with sixty (60) days to be served as an active suspension and the
remainder served on probation, pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 14.1, and ordered to pay
the Boardâs costs. Mr. Deas was further ordered to contact the Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program (TLAP)
for potential monitoring and comply with any recommendations. Upon satisfaction of all conditions and the
entry of an order of reinstatement by the Supreme Court, Mr. Deas may resume the practice of law.
On May 9, 2016, a Petition for Discipline was filed against Mr. Deas based upon his self-report of his
arrest on June 10, 2014, for driving under the influence and possession of a firearm while intoxicated, and his
subsequent misdemeanor conviction on January 8, 2016, for obstructing a roadway and possession of a firearm
while intoxicated. A Hearing Panel determined Mr. Deasâ conduct violated Rules of Professional Conduct
8.4(b).
Mr. Deas must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and 30,
regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys.
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