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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
FA24: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: MICHAEL LLOYD FREEMAN, BPR #028698
CONTACT: ALAN D. JOHNSON
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
June 22, 2021
DAVIDSON COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On June 21, 2021, the Supreme Court of Tennessee entered an order suspending Michael Lloyd
Freeman from the practice of law for a period of three (3) years with three (3) months active suspension
pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 12.2, and the remainder on probation pursuant to
Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 14.1. Mr. Freeman must pay the Board for all costs in the
disciplinary proceeding as well as restitution in the amount of $750.00. During the period of probation, Mr.
Freeman shall obtain an evaluation with the Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program and engage the services
of a Practice Monitor.
A Hearing Panel found Mr. Freeman failed to file an appropriate complaint in a contested divorce
action resulting in the dismissal of the divorce for failure to prosecute, failed to reasonably communicate with
his client and expedite his litigation, failed to review his clientâs file and respond to a pending motion for
summary judgment, and failed to file an executed marital dissolution agreement and take appropriate action to
confirm its filing with the Court in violation of Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1 (competence), 1.3
(diligence), 1.4 (communication) and 3.2 (expediting litigation).
Mr. Freeman 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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