BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2017)
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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: CHARLES ALPHONSO CARPENTER, BPR #16429
CONTACT: M. PRESTON SHIPP
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
April 17, 2017
BLOUNT COUNTY LAWYER CENSURED
On April 11, 2017, Charles Alphonso Carpenter, an attorney licensed to practice law in Tennessee,
received a Public Censure from the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court.
In two separate matters, Mr. Carpenter neglected his clientsâ cases. Mr. Carpenter frequently failed to
respond to calls, emails, and text messages from his clients, and in one instance, he changed office locations
without notifying the client, resulting in a year of no communication. Mr. Carpenter also failed to appear for
court hearings and depositions. Mr. Carpenter has demonstrated a pattern of neglect in violation of the Rules.
By these acts, Charles Alphonso Carpenter has violated Rule of Professional Conduct 1.3 (diligence)
and 1.4 (communication) and is hereby Publicly Censured for this violation.
A Public Censure is a rebuke and warning to the attorney, but it does not affect the attorneyâs ability to
practice law.
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