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10/02/2018
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
AT NASHVILLE
IN RE: PAUL JAMES SPRINGER, #021267
An Attorney Licensed to Practice Law in Tennessee
(Shelby County)
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No. M2018-01730-SC-BAR-BP
BOPR No. 2017-2683-9-AW
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ORDER OF ENFORCEMENT
This matter is before the Court upon a Petition for Discipline filed against Paul
James Springer on February 14, 2017; upon a Supplemental Petition for Discipline filed
August 14, 2017; upon a Renewed Motion for Default Judgment and that Charges in
Petition for Discipline and Supplemental Petition for Discipline Be Deemed Admitted
filed November 29, 2017; upon the Hearing Panelâs Order for Default Judgment entered
December 15, 2017; upon Mr. Springerâs Motion to Set Aside the Hearing Panelâs Order
Granting the Boardâs Motion for Default Judgment filed January 24, 2018; upon the final
hearing in this matter held January 25, 2018; upon the Hearing Panelâs Order Directing
the Production of Additional Evidence Regarding Proof of Restitution to Clients entered
January 25, 2018; upon the Boardâs Notice of Filing of the Affidavit of A. Russell Willis
filed January 30, 2018; upon the Hearing Panelâs Order on Motions entered February 7,
2017; upon the Judgment of the Hearing Panel entered March 13, 2018; upon service of
the Judgment of the Hearing Panel on Mr. Springer by the Executive Secretary of the
Board on March 14, 2018; upon the Board of Professional Responsibilityâs Application
for Assessment of Costs filed March 26, 2018; upon the Findings and Judgment for
Assessment of Costs entered April 11, 2018; upon service of the Findings and Judgment
for Assessment of Costs on Mr. Springer by the Executive Secretary of the Board on
April 11, 2018; upon Mr. Springerâs Motion to Set Aside or Alter or Amend the Hearing
Panelâs Findings of Facts Conclusions of Law and Order on Discipline filed May 7,
2018; upon the Response of Board in Opposition to Respondentâs Motion to Set Aside or
Alter or Amend the Hearing Panelâs Findings of Facts Conclusions of Law and Order on
Discipline filed June 19, 2018; upon the Order Denying Motion to Alter or Amend the
Hearing Panelâs Findings of Facts Conclusions of Law and Order on Discipline entered
June 22, 2018; upon service of the Order Denying Motion to Alter or Amend the Hearing
Panelâs Findings of Facts Conclusions of Law and Order on Discipline on Mr. Springer
by the Executive Secretary of the Board on June 22, 2018; upon approval of the
Judgment of the Hearing Panel by the Board of Professional Responsibility on May 3,
2018; upon expiration of the appeal period with no appeal taken; and upon the entire
record in this cause.
From all of which the Court approves the Judgment of the Hearing Panel entered
March 13, 2018, and the Findings and Judgment for Assessment of Costs entered April
11, 2018, and adopts the same as the Courtâs Order.
On June 23, 2016, Mr. Springer was suspended by this Court for two (2) years and
sixty (60) days pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 4.2 (Case No. M2016-01120-SC-BPR-
BP) and has not been granted reinstatement to the practice of law.
IT IS, THEREFORE, CONSIDERED, ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND
DECREED BY THE COURT THAT:
(1) Mr. Springer is disbarred from the practice of law pursuant to Tenn. Sup.
Ct. R. 9, § 12.1.
(2) Pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 12.7, and as a condition precedent to any
application for reinstatement, Mr. Springer shall make restitution to the following
individuals and shall furnish to the Board of Professional Responsibility proof of
restitution. In the event restitution is made by the Tennessee Lawyerâs Fund for Client
Protection (TLFCP), Mr. Springer shall reimburse TLFCP in the same amount.
(a) Mardi Coston-Jackson, $6,000.00
(b) Courtnie Bell, $755.00
(c) Monica Burress (Auldon Burress Bowie), $3,500.00
(d) Eldridge Hill, Jr., $5,000.00
(e) Guylon Greer, $6,000.00
(f) Kenneth Jackson, $600.00
(3) Prior to seeking reinstatement, Mr. Springer must have met all CLE
requirements, have remitted all outstanding registration fees and outstanding professional
privilege taxes, including those due from the date of this disbarment until the date of
reinstatement, and have remitted all court costs and Board costs in this matter.
(4) Additionally, Mr. Springer shall comply in all aspects with Tenn. Sup. Ct.
R. 9, §§ 28 and 30.4, regarding the obligations and responsibilities of disbarred attorneys
and the procedure for reinstatement.
(5) Pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 31.3(d)), Mr. Springer shall pay to the
Board of Professional Responsibility the expenses and costs of this matter in the amount
of $1,692.05 and shall pay to the Clerk of this Court the costs incurred herein, within
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ninety (90) days of the entry of this Order, for all of which execution may issue if
necessary.
(6) Pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 28.1, this Order shall be effective upon
entry.
(7) The Board of Professional Responsibility shall cause notice of this
discipline to be published as required by Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 28.11.
PER CURIAM
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