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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: MARCUS ALLEN LIPHAM, BPR #036403
CONTACT: DOUGLAS R. BERGERON
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
July 25, 2022
MADISON COUNTY LAWYER CENSURED
On July 25, 2022, Marcus Allen Lipham, an attorney licensed to practice law in Tennessee, received a
Public Censure from Supreme Court of Tennessee conditioned upon payment of fees to the Board of
Professional Responsibility.
Mr. Lipham agreed to represent a client in pursuing claims against his homeownerâs association board.
Mr. Liphamâs fee agreement did not adequately specify the scope of representation. Mr. Lipham also failed to
deposit his clientâs unearned fee into his trust account. After undertaking the representation, Mr. Lipham failed
to timely investigate the merits of his clientâs claims or respond promptly to his clientâs requests for
information. Mr. Lipham further delayed in notifying his client that he was declining to file suit. Mr. Lipham
entered a Conditional Guilty Plea admitting his conduct violated Tennessee Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1
(competence), 1.3 (diligence), 1.4 (communication), 1.5(b) (fees), and 1.15 (safekeeping property and funds).
A Public Censure is a rebuke and warning to the attorney, but it does not affect the attorneyâs ability to
practice law.
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