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: ERIC JOHN MONTIERTH, BPR #031679
CONTACT: EILEEN BURKHALTER SMITH
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
November 4, 2025
ROANE_COUNTY LAWYER CENSURED
On November 4, 2025, Eric John Montierth, an attorney licensed to practice law in Tennessee, received a
Public Censure from the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court.
A client hired Mr. Montierth to file two types of immigration petitions for both her parents and her
husband. The client signed a written fee agreement and paid a total of $6,500 in nonrefundable fees. Three
months later, Mr. Montierth closed his immigration practice. The client did not receive notice of the closing of
the practice. Mr. Montierth did no work on behalf of the client, and he failed to respond to the disciplinary
complaint.
By these acts, Eric John Montierth has violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.16 (termination of
representation), 1.3 (diligence), 1.4 (communication), 1.5 (fees), and 8.1 (disciplinary matters) and is hereby
Publicly Censured for these violations with the condition that he make restitution to the client in the amount of
$6,500 in 120 days.
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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