BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2025)
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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: ARTHUR C. GRISHAM, Jr. BPR NO. 001071
CONTACT: DOUGLAS R. BERGERON
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
May 14, 2025
HAMILTON COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
Effective May 13, 2025, the Supreme Court of Tennessee suspended Arthur C. Grisham, Jr. from the
practice of law for five (5) years pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9. As a condition precedent to reinstatement Mr.
Grisham must pay restitution to both complainants. Following successful reinstatement Mr. Grisham shall be
required to use a practice monitor for one (1) year.
A Petition for Discipline containing two (2) complaints was filed by the Board alleging Mr. Grisham
failed to reasonably communicate with his clients regarding the status of their case; failed to act in a diligent
manner and expedite the clientsâ litigation; failed to abide by court orders, charged unreasonable fees; failed to
safeguard client funds; failed to provide required information to successor attorneys; was found in both civil and
criminal contempt; and abused his position as executor by withdrawing estate funds without court order and
caused estate insolvency. A Hearing Panel determined that Mr. Grishamâs conduct violated Tennessee Rules of
Professional Conduct 1.1 (competence); 1.3 (diligence); 1.4 (communication); 1.5 (fees); 3.2 (expediting
litigation); 3.4 (fairness to opposing party and counsel); and 8.4 (misconduct).
Mr. Grisham 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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