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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: MICHAEL LLOYD FREEMAN, BPR #028698
CONTACT: DOUGLAS R. BERGERON
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
February 27, 2026
DAVIDSON COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On February 27, 2026, the Supreme Court of Tennessee entered an order suspending Michael Lloyd
Freeman from the practice of law for a period of six (6) years with four (4) years active suspension pursuant to
Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 12.2, and the remainder on probation pursuant to Tennessee Supreme
Court Rule 9, Section 14.1. Additionally, Mr. Freeman shall obtain an evaluation with the Tennessee Lawyerâs
Assistance Program and pay restitution. During the period of any probation, Mr. Freeman shall engage the
services of a Practice Monitor.
In a disciplinary Petition consisting of three complaints, a Hearing Panel found Mr. Freeman, during the
representation of multiple clients, failed to act competently, failed to protect client funds, acted outside the scope
of representation, failed to act diligently, failed to communicate with clients, and his actions were prejudicial to
the administration of justice. Mr. Freeman violated Tennessee Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1 (Competence),
1.15 (Safekeeping Funds), 1.16 (Declining or Terminating Representation), 1.2 (Scope of Representation), 1.3
(Diligence), 1.4 (Communication), 3.2 (Expediting litigation), 3.4 (Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel), and
8.4 (Misconduct)
Mr. Freeman must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and
30.4 regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys and the procedure for reinstatement.
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