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: GERALD TODD EIDSON, BPR #017342
CONTACT: JAMES W. MILAM
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
March 26, 2025
HAWKINS COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
Effective March 26, 2025, the Supreme Court of Tennessee suspended Gerald Todd Eidson from the
practice of law for two (2) years with one (1) year being an active suspension pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, §
12.2, and the remainder served on probation conditioned upon engagement of a practice monitor at his expense.
A Petition for Discipline was filed against Mr. Eidson concerning his representation of a client in
Juvenile Court. The disciplinary matter was tried before a Hearing Panel which found Mr. Eidson failed to
provide competent representation to the client, failed to act with reasonable diligence and promptness during his
representation of the client, and failed to inform the Juvenile Court of an earlier misrepresentation regarding the
incarceration status of the client, resulting in prejudice to the administration of justice.
The Hearing Panel found by a preponderance of the evidence that Mr. Eidsonâs conduct violated
Tennessee Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1 (competence), 1.3 (diligence), and 8.4(d) (misconduct).
Mr. Eidson must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, §§ 28 and 30.4,
regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys and the procedure for reinstatement.
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