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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: SAMUEL ERVIN WHITE, BPR #029973
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
October 3, 2023
SULLIVAN COUNTY LAWYER REINSTATED
By Order of the Tennessee Supreme Court entered October 3, 2023, Samuel Ervin White was reinstated to
the active practice of law.
On June 30, 2023, Samuel Ervin White was temporarily suspended by the Supreme Court of Tennessee for
misappropriating funds for his personal use and posing a threat of substantial harm to the public. Mr. White sought
to dissolve the temporary suspension, and a hearing was held before a three-member Panel of the Board on August
31, 2023. On September 27, 2023, the Panel entered its Report and Recommendation of Hearing Panel
recommending dissolution of the temporary suspension with conditions. The Supreme Court approved the Panelâs
Report and Recommendation and reinstated Mr. White conditioned upon his completion to the Boardâs Trust
Account Workshop, engagement of a Practice Monitor, and contact with the Tennessee Lawyer Assistance
Program.
The Order Granting Application for Dissolution or Modification of Order of Temporary Suspension
entered October 3, 2023, was effective upon filing.
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