BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2012)
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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
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: KING BETHEL HARRIS, III., BPR# 23282
CONTACT: KRISANN HODGES
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
February 2, 2012
MEMPHIS LAWYER DISBARRED
On January 31, 2012, King Bethel Harris, III, of Memphis, Tennessee, was disbarred by Order of the
Tennessee Supreme Court. He was further ordered to pay restitution to two former clients. He must also pay
the costs of the disciplinary proceeding. Mr. Harris was previously disbarred on January 19, 2011 in relation to
another disciplinary matter.
The Board of Professional Responsibility filed a Petition for Discipline against Mr. Harris pursuant to
Rule 9 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Tennessee. A Hearing Panel determined that Mr. Harris was
involved with a business known as GreenCredit Law Center which was engaged in the unauthorized practice of
law in California. Customers were informed that GreenCredit had âin-houseâ attorneys who would conduct
negotiations with lenders for mortgage modifications. In several cases, the fees paid by customers to
GreenCredit were credited to Mr. Harrisâs law firm account; however, no legal services were provided. At the
time of these events, Mr. Harris was suspended from the practice of law in Tennessee.
His actions violate the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.15(a) and (c), Safekeeping Property;
5.5, Unauthorized Practice of Law; 5.7, Responsibilities Regarding Law Related Services; and 8.1, Bar
Admission and Disciplinary Matters.
Mr. Harris must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 18 and 19,
should he seek reinstatement of his Tennessee law license, and he may not resume practice until reinstated by
further order of the Supreme Court.
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