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: PAUL JAMES SPRINGER, BPR #021267
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
October 2, 2018
SHELBY COUNTY LAWYER DISBARRED
Effective October 2, 2018, the Supreme Court of Tennessee disbarred Paul James Springer from the
practice of law and ordered him to pay restitution to clients totaling $21,855.00. A Petition for Discipline
consisting of four (4) complaints was filed February 14, 2017, and a Supplemental Petition consisting of seven
(7) complaints was filed August 14, 2017.
After a hearing upon the disciplinary petitions, a Hearing Panel determined Mr. Springer failed to
reasonably communicate with his clients, failed to attend scheduled meetings, failed to notify clients of court
dates, failed to respond to motions, discovery requests, and show cause orders, continued to practice law after
suspension of his license, failed to notify clients of his suspension, failed to withdraw as attorney of record,
failed to refund unearned retainers, failed to provide substantive professional services to his clients, failed to file
suit in a timely manner, and made material misrepresentations to clients regarding the status of their case.
Mr. Springerâs professional misconduct violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1 (competence); 1.2
(scope of representation and allocation of authority between client and lawyer); 1.3 (diligence); 1.4
(communication); 1.7 (conflict of interest); 1.16 (declining or terminating representation); 4.2 (communication
with a person represented by counsel); 8.1 (bar admission and disciplinary matters); and 8.4 (misconduct).
Mr. Springer must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and
30, regarding the obligations and responsibilities of disbarred attorneys.
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