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OF THE
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
1101 KERMIT DRIVE, SUITE 730 WILLIAM W. HUNT, III
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37217 CHARLES A. HIGH
LANCE B. BRACY TELEPHONE: (615) 361-7500 SANDY GARRETT
CHIEF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL (800) 486-5714 JESSE D. JOSEPH
FAX: (615) 367- 2480 JAMES A. VICK
LAURA L. CHASTAIN E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org THERESA M. COSTONIS
DEPUTY CHIEF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: MARTIN R. BERLANSTEIN, BPR #008137
CONTACT: LAURA L. CHASTAIN
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
August 22, 2001
MEMPHIS LAWYER DISBARRED FROM THE PRACTICE OF LAW
Martin R. Berlanstein, a Memphis lawyer, has been disbarred from the practice of law in
this state by order of the Supreme Court of Tennessee entered August 21, 2001. Martin R.
Berlanstein consented to disbarment because he could not successfully defend himself on the
disciplinary charges filed against him arising from his criminal conviction.
Berlanstein pled guilty in the United States District Court for the Western District of
Tennessee to devising a scheme to defraud United American Bank to obtain monies, funds,
credit and assets owned by and under the custody and control of United American Bank, now
known as First Commercial Bank by means of false pretenses, representations and promises; and
knowingly making false, fictitious and fraudulent statements and representations to a United
States Secret Service agent.
Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9 requires Mr. Berlanstein to notify by registered or
certified mail all clients being represented in pending matters; all co-counsel and opposing
counsel of the Supreme Courtâs order disbarring him. The Rule also requires Mr. Berlanstein to
deliver to all clients any papers or property to which they are entitled.
Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9 further provides that an attorney disbarred may not
apply for reinstatement until the expiration of at least five years from the effective date of the
disbarment. The disbarment order shall remain in effect until an order of reinstatement is issued
by the Supreme Court of Tennessee, upon showing by clear and convincing evidence that his
reinstatement to the practice of law would in no way be detrimental to the public interest.
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