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
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
EDWARD A. SLAVIN, JR., BPR #012341
CONTACT: LAURA L. CHASTAIN
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
May 17, 2006
TENNESSEE ATTORNEY DISBARRED FROM THE PRACTICE OF LAW
On May 12, 2006, the Supreme Court of Tennessee disbarred Edward A. Slavin,
Jr. from the practice of law. He engaged in misrepresentation and deceit to the Courts and to his
clients; he failed to preserve client property; he charged excessive fees; violated Court orders;
demonstrated incompetence and lack of diligence; and was found to have abused the legal
process by habitually violating the Tennessee Supreme Court Rules of Professional Conduct and
prior Code of Professional Responsibility with regard to harassment and intimidation of officers
of the Court, opposing counsel and the filing of abusive, insulting, untrue and unprofessional
statements regarding judges, litigants and opposing counsel.
The Court further found that the following aggravating factors applied to the
conduct of Mr. Slavin: prior disciplinary offenses, pattern of misconduct, multiple offenses,
refusal to acknowledge the wrongful nature of his conduct, vulnerability of his victims,
substantial experience in the practice of law, and indifference to making restitution. Section 18
of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9 requires Slavin to notify by registered or certified mail all
client being represented in pending matters; all co-counsel and opposing counsel of his
disbarment. Section 18 also requires him to deliver to all clients any papers or property to which
they are entitled.
Upon effective date of the Supreme Court Order, Slavin shall not maintain a
presence or occupy an office where the practice of law is conducted. Slavin shall take such
action as is necessary to cause the removal of any indicia of lawyer, counselor at law, legal
assistant, law clerk or similar title.
In Tennessee, disbarred lawyers may, after five (5) years, apply for reinstatement,
but they must carry the 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
be subversive to the public interest.
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