BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2016)
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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
FA24: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: CARLA ANN KENT FORD, BPR #14312
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
December 22, 2016
RUTHERFORD COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
Effective December 22, 2016, the Tennessee Supreme Court suspended Carla Ann Kent Ford from the
practice of law for four (4) years pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 12.2 (2014), based upon
her felony conviction for theft of property valued in excess of $1,000.00 but less than $10,000.00 in violation of
Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-14-103. Ms. Ford must pay the costs of the disciplinary matter to the
Board and to the Court.
Ms. Fordâs conduct violated Tennessee Rules of Professional Conduct 8.4(b) and (c) (misconduct).
Ms. Ford must comply with Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and 30 (2014) regarding the
obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys.
Ford 2583-4 rel2.doc