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03/15/2019
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
AT NASHVILLE
IN RE: GERALD STANLEY GREEN, BPR #009470
An Attorney Licensed to Practice Law in Tennessee
(Shelby County)
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No. W2017-02358-SC-R3-BP
BOPR No. 2019-2962-9-AJ-30.4c
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ORDER OF REINSTATEMENT
This matter is before the Court, pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 30.4(c), upon
a Petition for Reinstatement filed on February 13, 2019, by the Petitioner, Gerald Stanley
Green. Mr. Green was suspended from the practice of law by Order of this Court on
January 24, 2019, for a period of six (6) months, with thirty (30) days to be served as an
active suspension and the remainder on probation. A Notice of Submission was filed by
the Chief Disciplinary Counsel indicating that the petition is satisfactory to the Board and
that Mr. Green has satisfied all conditions set forth in the Order imposing discipline and
that he is eligible for reinstatement effective February 24, 2019.
From all of which the Court grants the Petition for Reinstatement.
IT IS, THEREFORE, CONSIDERED, ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND
DECREED BY THE COURT:
1. The Petitioner, Gerald Stanley Green, is hereby reinstated to the active
practice of law in the State of Tennessee effective February 24, 2019, pursuant to Tenn.
Sup. Ct. R. 9, §30.4(c).
2. Mr. Green will serve the remaining five (5) months of the disciplinary
suspension on probation, pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 14.
3. During the five (5) month period of probation, Mr. Green shall engage a
practice monitor and take a minimum of eight (8) hours of Continuing Legal Education
specifically addressing law office management, client communication and client relations
pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 12.
4. For all new cases, Mr. Green shall have a written fee agreement or
engagement letter setting forth the scope of his representation with any client who retains
him during the period of probation. Further, upon conclusion of the case or his
withdrawal from representation, Mr. Green shall correspond with the client
memorializing that his representation has come to an end and that he will be taking no
further action on the clientâs matter.
5. Mr. Green shall pay to the Clerk of this Court the costs incurred herein
within ninety (90) days of the entry of this Order, for which execution may issue if
necessary.
6. At the discretion of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel, Mr. Green is permitted
to pay the Boardâs costs in periodic payments pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. 9, § 31.2(f). If
for any reason, Mr. Green does not abide by the terms of the payment plan, the Chief
Disciplinary Counsel may revoke the plan and Mr. Green shall be required to pay the
balance of any unpaid assessment of costs within thirty (30) days thereof.
7. The Board of Professional Responsibility shall cause notice of this
reinstatement to be published as required by Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 28.11.
PER CURIAM