BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2013)
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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
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: CHRISTOPHER LEE BROWN, BPR #15788
CONTACT: WILLIAM C. MOODY
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
September 27, 2013
SHELBY COUNTY ATTORNEY SUSPENDED
On September 27, 2013, Christopher Lee Brown of Memphis, Tennessee was suspended for three
years by Order of the Tennessee Supreme Court. He must also make restitution to two clients, consult with
the Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program and pay the Board of Professional Responsibilityâs costs in this
matter.
On June 2, 2011, the Board filed a Petition for Discipline and on April 23, 2012, filed a Supplemental
Petition for Discipline alleging that Mr. Brown failed to act diligently and failed to communicate adequately
with five clients. In addition, Mr. Brown accepted referrals from an unregistered intermediary organization in
two matters. Mr. Brown also failed to comply with an order of the Hearing Panel and made a false statement
to the Hearing Panel.
His actions violate the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.1, Competence; 1.2(a), Scope of
Representation; 1.3, Diligence; 1.4, Communication; 1.16(d), Declining or Terminating Representation; 3.2,
Expediting Litigation; 4.1(a), Truthfulness in Statements to Others; 7.1 Communications Concerning a
Lawyerâs Services; 7.3(b)(2), Solicitation of Potential Clients; 7.6(b)(1)(iv), Intermediary Organizations; and
8.4(a), (c) and (d), Misconduct. In addition, the Hearing Panel concluded that Mr. Brown violated the
following Rules of Professional Conduct in his pro se representation during the disciplinary proceeding: 3.3,
Candor toward the Tribunal; 8.1(b), Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters; and 8.4(g), Misconduct.
Mr. Brown must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 18 and
19 should he seek reinstatement of his Tennessee law license and he may not resume practice until reinstated
by further order of this Court.
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