BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2006)
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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
of the
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
1101 KERMIT DRIVE, SUITE 730
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37217
TELEPHONE: (615) 361-7500
(800) 486-5714
FAX: (615) 367-2480
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
LAWRENCE A. WELCH, JR., BPR #14684
CONTACT: SANDY GARRETT
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
November 2, 2006
GREENEVILLE LAWYER DISBARRED
On October 31, 2006, the Supreme Court of Tennessee entered an Order
disbarring Lawrence A. Welch, Jr. from the practice of law; ordering Welch to make restitution
to a client or estate in the amount of $25,000 and ordering that the Board of Professional
Responsibility notify the District Attorney of Welchâs apparent conversion.
Disciplinary Counsel filed a Petition for Discipline against Welch pursuant to
Rule 9, Rules of the Supreme Court of Tennessee. On July 25, 2006, a Hearing Panel heard the
Boardâs charges and filed its findings recommending Welch be disbarred, make restitution in the
amount of $25,000 and notify the District Attorney of Welchâs apparent conversion. Neither the
Board of Professional Responsibility nor Welch appealed the Hearing Panelâs Findings.
Section 18 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9 requires Welch to notify by
registered or certified mail all clients being represented in pending matters; all co-counsel and
opposing counsel of the Supreme Courtâs Order disbarring him. Section 18 also requires Welch
to deliver to all clients any papers or property to which they are entitled.
This disciplinary matter was held pursuant to Supreme Court Rules 8 and 9.
Tennessee disbarred lawyers may, after the passage of five (5) years, apply for reinstatement of
their law licenses. To succeed with a reinstatement, lawyers must carry their burden of proof by
clear and convincing evidence that their reinstatement will not be detrimental to the integrity and
standing of the bar or the administration of justice or subversive to the public interest.
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