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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
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: LARRY E. FITZGERALD, BPR #010953
CONTACT: ERIC A. FULLER
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
August 14, 2024
SHELBY COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
Effective August 14, 2024, the Supreme Court of Tennessee suspended Larry E. Fitzgerald from the
practice of law for four (4) years, with the first two (2) years to be served as an active suspension, pursuant to
Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 12.2, and the remainder to be served on probationary suspension.
In disciplinary matters arising from twelve (12) separate complaints, Mr. Fitzgerald failed to
communicate reasonably with his clients, failed to diligently perform work necessary to the representation, failed
to properly maintain client funds in his IOLTA trust account, failed to keep accurate accounting of funds kept in
trust, failed to return unearned client fees, failed to properly conclude representation of clients, and failed to
respond to requests for information from the Board of Professional Responsibility.
Mr. Fitzgerald executed a Conditional Guilty Plea acknowledging his conduct violated Tennessee Rules
of Professional Conduct 1.3 (diligence), 1.4 (communications), 1.5 (fees), 1.15 (safekeeping property and funds),
1.16 (terminating representation), and 8.1(b) (disciplinary matters).
Mr. Fitzerald must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and
30.4, regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys and the procedure for reinstatement.
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