BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2007)
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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
of the
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
1101 KERMIT DRIVE, SUITE 730
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37217
TELEPHONE: (615) 361-7500
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
STEPHEN M. MILAM, BPR #10060
CONTACT: LAURA L. CHASTAIN
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
July 16, 2007
JACKSON LAWYER SUSPENDED
Stephen M. Milam, a Jackson lawyer, was summarily suspended from the practice of law by the
Tennessee Supreme Court on June 26, 2007. Mr. Milam pled guilty to serious crimes, i.e., obtaining or
attempting to obtain a controlled substance by fraud; possession of Schedule III controlled substance; and
obtaining/attempting to obtain controlled substance by fraud.
Section 18 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9 requires Mr. Milam to notify by registered or
certified mail all clients being represented in pending matters; all co-counsel and opposing counsel of the
Supreme Courtâs Order suspending him. Section 18 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9 also requires Mr.
Milam to deliver to all clients any papers or property to which they are entitled. Mr. Milam is further prohibited
from maintaining a presence where the practice of law is conducted and is required to refrain from the use of
any indicia of lawyer, legal assistant, law clerk or similar title.
The Court further ordered that this matter be referred to the Board of Professional Responsibility
for institution of a formal proceeding in which the sole issue to be determined shall be the extent of final
discipline to be imposed as a result of Mr. Milamâs plea.
Milam 1690-7 rel.doc
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