deas-2578-2-sc-order.pdf (2017)
Archived Content: This document is formally archived for historical reference. The original PDF remains the official record for legal purposes.
Need help? Please use the Assistance Request Form below.
Original PDF Document
Download Official Record (deas-2578-2-sc-order.pdf)
Alternative Accessible HTML
Accessible Alternative: This HTML version is an automatically processed accessible alternative. While it provides a searchable format, the text extraction may contain formatting or character errors. The original PDF remains the authoritative official record.
Need a different format? Use the Request Assistance Form.
04/17/2017
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
AT NASHVILLE
IN RE: CHARLES DAVID DEAS, BPR #02049
An Attorney Licensed to Practice Law in Tennessee
(Blount County)
_________________________
No. M2017-00749-SC-BAR-BP
BOPR No. 2016-2578-2-AW
_________________________
ORDER OF ENFORCEMENT
This matter is before the Court upon a Petition for Discipline filed against Charles
David Deas on May 9, 2016; upon Answer to Petition for Discipline filed by Mr. Deas on
June 14, 2016; upon entry of the Hearing Panelâs Judgment on November 18, 2016; upon
service of the Judgment on Mr. Deas by the Executive Secretary of the Board on
November 18, 2016; upon the Board of Professional Responsibilityâs Application for
Assessment of Costs filed November 21, 2016; upon the Hearing Panelâs Judgment on
Board of Professional Responsibilityâs Application for Assessment of Costs entered
January 10, 2017; upon service of the Hearing Panelâs Judgment on Assessment of Costs
on Mr. Deas by the Executive Secretary of the Board on January 10, 2017; upon
consideration and approval by the Board on March 10, 2017; upon expiration of the
appeal period with no appeal taken; and upon the entire record in this cause.
From all of which the Court approves the recommendation of the Hearing Panel
and adopts the Judgment of the Hearing Panel as the Courtâs Order.
IT IS, THEREFORE, CONSIDERED, ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND
DECREED BY THE COURT THAT:
(1) Charles David Deas is suspended 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 Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 14.1.
(2) Mr. Deas shall contact the Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program (TLAP)
for evaluation. If TLAP determines that a monitoring agreement is appropriate, Mr. Deas
shall comply with the terms and conditions of the TLAP monitoring agreement.
(3) Prior to seeking reinstatement, Mr. Deas must have met all CLE
requirements; have remitted all outstanding registration fees and outstanding professional
privilege taxes, including those due from the date of this suspension until the date of
reinstatement; and have remitted all court costs and Board costs in this matter.
(4) Additionally, Mr. Deas shall comply in all aspects with Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9,
§§ 28 and 30.4 regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys and
the procedure for reinstatement.
(5) Pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 31.3(d), Mr. Deas shall pay to the Board
of Professional Responsibility the expenses and costs of this matter in the amount of
$921.59 and shall pay to the Clerk of this Court the costs incurred herein, within ninety
(90) days of the entry of this Order, for all of which execution may issue if necessary.
(6) Pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 28.1 (2014), this Order shall be effective
upon entry.
(7) The Board of Professional Responsibility shall cause notice of this
discipline to be published as required by Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 28.11.
PER CURIAM
2