BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2013)
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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
10 CADILLAC DRIVE, SUITE 220
BRENTWOOD, TENNESSEE 37027
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: KENNETH SCOTT WILLIAMSON - BPR# 28802
CONTACT: KRISANN HODGES
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
September 9, 2013
SUMNER COUNTY LAWYER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED
On September 6, 2013, the Supreme Court of Tennessee issued an Order temporarily suspending
Kenneth Scott Williamson from the practice of law upon finding that Mr. Williamsonâs continued practice of
law poses a threat of substantial harm to the public. In late 2010, Mr. Williamson began working with the U.S.
Freedom Foundation, a business purporting to assist federal prisoners with legal services. Mr. Williamson
drafted pleadings and entered appearances in federal courts on behalf of U.S. Freedom Foundation clients.
Mr. Williamson alleges he left Freedom Foundation in September, 2011; however, Freedom Foundation has
continued to accept fees from clients and file pleadings in Federal Court under Mr. Williamsonâs signature. Mr.
Williamson has not withdrawn from cases in which he entered appearances. Section 4.3 of Tennessee Supreme
Court Rule 9 provides for the immediate summary suspension of an attorneyâs license to practice law in cases
where it has been demonstrated that the attorney poses a threat of substantial harm to the public.
Effective September 6, 2013, Mr. Williamson is precluded from accepting any new cases and he must
cease representing existing clients by October 6, 2013. After October 6, 2013, Mr. Williamson shall not use
any indicia of lawyer, legal assistant, or law clerk nor maintain a presence where the practice of law is
conducted.
Mr. Williamson must notify all clients being represented in pending matters, as well as co-counsel and
opposing counsel of the Supreme Courtâs Order suspending his law license. Section 18 of Supreme Court Rule
9 requires Mr. Williamson to deliver to all clients any papers or property to which they are entitled.
This suspension remains in effect until dissolution or modification by the Supreme Court. Mr.
Williamson may for good cause request dissolution or modification of the suspension by petition to the
Supreme Court.
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