freeman-3204-order-of-reinstatement-10-11-21.pdf (2021)
Note: This document was published in 2021. Information in older documents may not reflect current board procedures or policies.
Need help? Please use the Assistance Request Form below.
Original PDF Document
Download Official Record (freeman-3204-order-of-reinstatement-10-11-21.pdf)
Alternative Accessible HTML
Accessible Alternative: This HTML version is an automatically processed accessible alternative. While it provides a searchable format, the text extraction may contain formatting or character errors. The original PDF remains the authoritative official record.
Need a different format? Use the Request Assistance Form.
10/11/2021
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
AT NASHVILLE
IN RE: MICHAEL LLOYD FREEMAN, BPR #028698
An Attorney Licensed to Practice Law in Tennessee
(Davidson County)
_______________________________
No. M2021-00657-SC-BAR-BP
BOPR No. 2021-3204-5-AJ-30.4c
_______________________________
ORDER OF REINSTATEMENT
This matter is before the Court, pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 30.4(c), upon a
Petition for Reinstatement filed on September 23, 2021, by the Petitioner, Michael Lloyd
Freeman. Mr. Freeman was suspended from the practice of law by Order of this Court on
June 21, 2021, for a period of three (3) years with three (3) months active suspension. A
Notice of Submission was filed by the Chief Disciplinary Counsel indicating that the
petition is satisfactory to the Board, that Mr. Freeman has satisfied all conditions set forth
in the Order imposing discipline, and that he is eligible for reinstatement.
From all of which the Court grants the Petition for Reinstatement.
IT IS, THEREFORE, CONSIDERED, ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED
BY THE COURT:
1. The Petitioner, Michael Lloyd Freeman, is hereby reinstated to the practice
of law in the State of Tennessee pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 30.4(c).
2. Mr. Freeman shall pay to the Clerk of this Court the costs incurred herein
within ninety (90) days of the entry of this Order, for which execution may issue if
necessary.
3. Mr. Freeman, with Board approval shall engage with a Practice Monitor and
Mr. Freeman shall contact his monitor immediately upon reinstatement. The practice
monitor shall meet with Mr. Freeman on a monthly basis to review basic office procedures
such as scheduling and maintenance of case deadlines and the use of written
communications and fee agreements. The practice monitor shall send monthly reports to
Disciplinary Counsel during the first year and quarterly thereafter.
4. Mr. Freeman shall obtain an evaluation with the Tennessee Lawyers
Assistance Program (TLAP) and follow any and all recommendations of TLAP. Further,
Mr. Freeman shall give TLAP permission to communicate with the Board regarding any
monitoring agreement.
5. During the period of probation, Mr. Freeman shall incur no new complaints
of misconduct that relate to conduct occurring during the period of suspension and
probation and which results in the recommendation by the Board that discipline be
imposed. In the event Mr. Freeman violates or otherwise fails to meet any condition of
probation, Disciplinary Counsel shall be authorized to file a petition to revoke Mr.
Freemanâs probation pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 14.2. Upon a finding that
revocation is warranted, Mr. Freeman shall serve the previously deferred period of
suspension.
6. The Board of Professional Responsibility shall cause notice of this
reinstatement to be published as required by Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 28.11.
PER CURIAM
2