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IN DISCIPLINARY DISTRICT IV
OF THE
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
IN RE: Christopher P. Westmoreland, #024789 FILE No. 73021-4-ES
Respondent, an attorney licensed
to practice law in Tennessee
(Bedford County)
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PUBLIC CENSURE
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The above complaint was filed against Christopher Paul Westmoreland, #024789, an
attorney licensed to practice law in Tennessee, alleging certain acts of misconduct. Pursuant to
Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, the Board of Professional Responsibility considered this matter at its meeting
on September 8, 2023.
Mr. Westmoreland was hired to probate two estates for the mother and father of his client.
Mr. Westmoreland agreed to represent the client on both matters for a 7% contingency fee of the
value of the assets in the estates, but his fee was not agreed to in a writing signed by his client.
Respondentâs fee was otherwise reasonable and earned in the matters.
By the aforementioned acts, Christopher Paul Westmoreland, is in violation of Rule of
Professional Conduct 1.5 (fees) and is hereby Publicly Censured for these violations with the
condition that he attend the Board of Professional Responsibilityâs Trust Account Workshop.
FOR THE
FOR THE BOARD
BOARD OF
OF
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
_______________________________
Jennifer S.
Jennifer S. Hagerman,
Hagerman, Chair
Chair
October 18, 2023
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Date
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