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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: SHANNON DAVID ELSEA, BPR #17346
CONTACT: KEVIN D. BALKWILL
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
October 26, 2020
MEMPHIS LAWYER CENSURED
On October 23, 2020, Shannon David Elsea, an attorney licensed to practice law in Tennessee, received
a Public Censure from the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court.
In the representation of a client, Mr. Elsea failed to diligently represent the clientâs interests and failed to
adequately communicate with the client. Mr. Elsea also provided deceptive information to both his client and
the Board.
In the representation of a separate client, Mr. Elsea failed to diligently represent the clientâs interests,
adequately communicate with the client, or expedite the litigation. Mr. Elsea also deceived his client into
believing a settlement had occurred and deceived the court clerk and opposing counsel as to the true status of
the case which interfered with the timely administration of justice. In mitigation, Mr. Elsea was experiencing
personal issues that caused him undue stress and anxiety which Mr. Elsea is currently addressing.
By these acts, Shannon David Elsea has violated Rule of Professional Conduct 1.3 (diligence), 1.4
(communication), 1.5 (fees), 3.2 (expediting litigation), 4.1 (truthfulness in statements to others), 8.1(b)
(disciplinary matters), and 8.4(a)(c)(d) (misconduct), and is hereby Publicly Censured for these violations.
A Public Censure is a rebuke and warning to the attorney, but it does not affect the attorneyâs ability to
practice law.
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