BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2017)
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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: CHARLES MICHAEL CLIFFORD, BPR #1544
CONTACT: ALAN D. JOHNSON
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
March 13, 2017
BLOUNT COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On March 10, 2017, Charles Michael Clifford, of Blount County, Tennessee, was suspended from the
practice of law by Order of the Tennessee Supreme Court for one (1) year, retroactive to March 9, 2016, the
date of his temporary suspension. Mr. Clifford was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $1,500.00.
A Petition for Discipline was filed on June 27, 2016, alleging that after accepting a fee, Mr. Clifford
failed to communicate adequately with his client, failed to notify his client of a hearing date, failed to appear in
court for the hearing, and failed to respond to Disciplinary Counsel.
A Hearing Panel found that Mr. Cliffordâs actions violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3
(diligence); 1.4 (communication); 8.1(b) (disciplinary matters); and, 8.4 (misconduct).
Mr. Clifford must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 18
regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys. The Courtâs Order is effective
immediately.
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