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: CARRIE LEIGH GASAWAY, BPR #18746
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
May 7, 2018
MONTGOMERY COUNTY LAWYER DISBARRED
Effective May 7, 2018, the Supreme Court of Tennessee disbarred Carrie Leigh Gasaway from the
practice of law pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 12.1, and ordered her to pay restitution in
the amount of $6,500.00 and costs of the disciplinary proceeding. Ms. Gasaway was previously disbarred by
Order entered October 15, 2015, and October 29, 2017, and said Orders remain in effect. Ms. Gasaway failed
to comply with the terms and conditions of a prior Public Censure issued by the Board on April 13, 2016, for
failing to provide competent and diligent representation and reasonably communicate with two (2) clients,
failing to account for funds held in trust, failing to deliver the trust funds to her client and failing to respond to
the Board concerning the disciplinary complaint. In the second disciplinary matter, Ms. Gasaway received a
retainer fee but failed to provide professional services, adequately communicate with her client during her
clientâs military deployment or promptly refund unearned fees after being terminated.
Ms. Gasawayâs misconduct violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.4 (Communication); 1.5 (Fees)
and 8.4(d) (Misconduct). Ms. Gasaway must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule
9, Sections 28 and 30.4, regarding the obligations and responsibilities of disbarred attorneys and the procedure
for reinstatement.
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