BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2015)
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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: EDWARD L. SWINGER, BPR #14162
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
December 22, 2015
DAVIDSON COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On December 22, 2015, Edward L. Swinger, an attorney licensed to practice law in Tennessee, was
suspended from the practice of law for twenty-two (22) months, retroactive to the date of his temporary
suspension on February 25, 2014. Mr. Swinger must make restitution totaling $1,250 to two former clients
as a condition to future reinstatement. Mr. Swinger must pay the Board of Professional Responsibilityâs costs
and expenses and court costs within ninety days.
The Board of Professional Responsibility filed a Petition for Discipline and Supplemental Petition for
Discipline against Mr. Swinger based on five (5) complaints of misconduct alleging that he failed to act with
diligence, failed to reasonably communicate with his clients, failed to promptly refund unearned fees, and
charged an unreasonable fee.
Mr. Swinger entered a Conditional Guilty Plea admitting that his actions violated Rules of Professional
Conduct 1.4 (communication); 1.16(d)(6) (declining and terminating representation); and 8.4(a) (misconduct)..
Mr. Swinger must comply with Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and 30 regarding the
obligations.
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