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IN RE: CARL MARK WARREN, 1313a NO. 13992 FILE NO. 33598~3~KB
Respondent, an attorney licensed
to practice law in Tennessee
(Hamilton County)

PUBLIC CENSURE

The above complaint was filed against Carl Mark Warren, an attorney licensed to practice

law in Tennessee, allegiog'ceriain aots of misconduct. Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 9, the

Board of Professional Responsibility considered this matter at its meeting on September 9, 2011.

Reopondeot represented Complainant in a personal injury claim. Respondent did not

obtain a written fee agreement signed by the Complainant for a oontingeney fee. Respondent

accepted a settlement without his elient’s authorizafioo. Respondent did not advise his client that

he had received and endorsed a settlement check on her behalf and on behalf of Respondent’s

law firm.

Complainant later informed Respondent she was seeking further medical o‘eaiment due to

the accident. Respondent then redacted the signatures on tile settlement check and retained the

check and an migeed release to the insurmaee company, The insurance company filed suit

against Complainant to enforce file setiiement. Respondent agreed to waive any claim to a fee

regarding Complainant’s pm‘sonal injury olaim. Subsequent counsel represented Complement

pro bone and reached a settlement with the insurance company.
By The aforementioned mots, Carl Mark Warren, has violated Rules of Professional

Cofldufit 1.2021,) (scope of representation]: 1.4 (communication), 1.5(0) (£665) and 1.1563)

(safakeepingdpfpropertg) and is hereby Publicly Censured for these violations.

FOR THE BOARD OF
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

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