BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2019)
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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
FAX: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: CHRISTOPHER PAUL WESTMORELAND, BPR #024789
CONTACT: JERRY MORGAN
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
October 16, 2019
BEDFORD COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On October 16, 2019, the Supreme Court of Tennessee entered an order suspending Christopher Paul
Westmoreland from the practice of law for nine (9) months, with one (1) month active suspension and the
remainder on probation, pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 12.2, and the payment to the
Board for all costs in the disciplinary proceeding.
Mr. Westmoreland admitted to violating the Rules of Professional Conduct in two client matters. In the
first complaint, Mr. Westmoreland represented a client injured in an accident. Mr. Westmoreland filed the
complaint after the statute of limitations had expired. Defense counsel discovered the statute of limitations had
passed and filed a motion to dismiss. Because Mr. Westmoreland missed the statute of limitations, the case was
dismissed. In the second complaint, Mr. Westmoreland represented a client in appealing a general sessions
judgment to circuit court. Mr. Westmoreland failed to appear at mediation and trial, and failed to notify his
client of the date, time, and location of the trial. When neither Mr. Westmoreland nor his client appeared for
trial, judgment was taken against his client.
Mr. Westmoreland has admitted that he violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1 (Competence), 1.3
(Diligence), 1.4 (Communication), 3.4(c) (Fairness to Opposing Counsel); and 8.4(a) and (d) (Misconduct).
Mr. Westmoreland 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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