BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2018)
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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
FAX: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: LISA ZARZOUR BOWMAN, BPR #17972
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
January 22, 2018
HAMILTON COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On January 22, 2018, the Supreme Court of Tennessee entered an order suspending Lisa Zarzour
Bowman from the practice of law for one (1) year with thirty (30) days being an active suspension and the
remainder served on probation with the appointment of a practice monitor pursuant to Tennessee Supreme
Court Rule 9, Sections 12.2 and 12.9. In addition, Ms. Bowman must pay the Boardâs costs in the disciplinary
proceeding.
On August 24, 2016, a Petition for Discipline containing one (1) complaint was filed against Ms.
Bowman alleging lack of diligence, lack of communication, and incompetent representation. After a trial upon
the merits, the Hearing Panel found Ms. Bowman (a) failed to timely prepare and file documents with the trial
court for a period of nearly fifteen (15) months, failed to reasonably communicate with her client regarding
changes made in the Final Decree of Divorce previously approved by the client and filed a Final Decree of
Divorce not approved by the client which omitted a material term negotiated by the client with her husband.
Ms. Bowmanâs unethical conduct violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3 (diligence); 1.4 (communication);
3.2 (expediting litigation) and 8.4 (misconduct).
Ms. Bowman must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and
30.4, regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys and may not return to the active
practice of law until an order of reinstatement has been entered by the Supreme Court.
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