BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2026)
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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: CARL ALLEN ROBERTS, 033509
CONTACT: HEATHER D. PIPER
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
August 14, 2026
CARTER COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
Effective August 14, 2026, the Supreme Court of Tennessee suspended Carl Allen Roberts from the
practice of law for nine (9) months pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 12.2, with thirty (30)
days to be served as an active suspension, and the remainder served on probation with conditions including (1)
engagement of a Practice Monitor for the remaining period of probation following reinstatement, (2) incurring no
new complaints of misconduct during the period of active suspension and probation, and (3) completion of the
Board of Professional Responsibilityâs ethics workshop .
A Petition for Discipline containing three (3) complaints was filed by the Board alleging that Mr. Roberts
failed to act diligently, failed to reasonably communicate with his clients, failed to timely withdraw when it was
mandatory to do so, failed to expedite litigation, knowingly disobeyed an obligation under the rules of a tribunal,
and engaged in conduct contrary to administration of justice.
Mr. Roberts executed a conditional guilty plea acknowledging his conduct violated Tennessee Rules of
Professional Conduct 1.3 (diligence), 1.4 (communication), 1.16 (declining or terminating representation), 3.2
(expediting litigation), 3.4 (fairness to opposing party and counsel), and 8.4 (misconduct).
Mr. Roberts 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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