BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2011)
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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
1101 KERMIT DRIVE, SUITE 730
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37217
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: LEROY CAIN, JR., BPR# 6510
CONTACT: SANDY GARRETT
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
March 11, 2011
NASHVILLE LAWYER SUSPENDED
On March 3, 2011, Leroy Cain, Jr., of Nashville, Tennessee, was suspended by the Tennessee
Supreme Court, pursuant to a Conditional Guilty Plea, for a period of one (1) year pursuant to Rule 9, Section
4.2, of the Rules of the Supreme Court. However, pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 8.5, four (4)
months of Mr. Cainâs suspension will be an active suspension followed by eight (8) months of probation.
Mr. Cain violated disciplinary rules by failing to comply with a Probate Court Order and comingling
personal and trust funds. Mr. Cainâs actions violated Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 8, Rules of Professional
Conduct 1.15 (safeguarding property) and 8.4 (misconduct).
Mr. Cain was ordered to pay the expenses and costs of the disciplinary proceedings against him,
pursuant to Rule 9, Section 4.7, of the Rules of the Supreme Court and fully comply in all respects with the
requirements and obligations of suspended attorneys as set forth in Rule 9, Section 18.1 of the Rules of the
Supreme Court.
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