BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2015)
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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: LEROY CAIN, JR., BPR #6510
CONTACT: ALAN JOHNSON
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
January 29, 2015
DAVIDSON COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On January 28, 2015, Leroy Cain, Jr., of Nashville, Tennessee, was suspended from the practice of law
for one (1) year and (1) day by Order of the Tennessee Supreme Court. As a condition of reinstatement, Mr.
Cain must complete a land sale transaction, or pay restitution to the purchaser, or the Tennessee Lawyersâ Fund
for Client Protection. Mr. Cain must pay the Boardâs costs and expenses.
A Petition for Discipline was filed on October 24, 2013, that included one (1) complaint of misconduct.
While representing the heir of an estate in a probate matter, Mr. Cain received a check from the purchaser of
property being sold by the estate. He then released the purchase money to the seller without ensuring the
delivery of clear title. Mr. Cain entered into a Conditional Guilty Plea admitting to the misconduct. Mr. Cainsâ
actions violated RPC 1.15 (safekeeping property).
Mr. Cain must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 18 (2006)
and Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 30.4 (2014), regarding the obligations and responsibilities of
suspended attorneys. The effective date of the Courtâs Order is February 7, 2015.
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