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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: CHRISTOPHER P. WESTMORELAND, BPR #024789
CONTACT: EILEEN BURKHALTER SMITH
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
October 18, 2023
BEDFORD_COUNTY LAWYER CENSURED
On October 18, 2023, Christopher P. Westmoreland, an attorney licensed to practice law in Tennessee,
received a Public Censure from the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court.
Mr. Westmoreland was hired to probate two estates for the mother and father of his client. Mr.
Westmoreland agreed to represent the client on both matters for a 7% contingency fee of the value of the assets
in the estates, but his fee was not agreed to in a writing signed by his client. Respondentâs fee was otherwise
reasonable and earned in the matters.
By these acts, Christopher Paul Westmoreland has violated Rule of Professional Conduct 1.5 (fees) and
is hereby Publicly Censured for this violation with the condition that he attend the Boardâs Trust Account
Workshop.
A Public Censure is a rebuke and warning to the attorney, but it does not affect the attorneyâs ability to
practice law.
Westmoreland 73021-4 rel.doc