BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2006)
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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
of the
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
1101 KERMIT DRIVE, SUITE 730
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37217
TELEPHONE: (615) 361-7500
(800) 486-5714
FAX: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
MERRILYN FEIRMAN, BPR #14054
CONTACT: SANDY GARRETT
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
January 17, 2006
NASHVILLE LAWYER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED
On January 10, 2006, the Supreme Court of Tennessee issued an order summarily
and temporarily suspending Merrilyn Feirmanâs license to practice law, upon finding Ms.
Feirman had failed to answer the Board of Professional Responsibility regarding a complaint of
misconduct. Section 4.3 of Supreme Court Rule 9 provides for the immediate summary
suspension of an attorneyâs license to practice law in cases of failing to respond to the Board of
Professional Responsibility. Disciplinary Counsel filed a petition with the Supreme Court
alleging that Ms. Feirman had failed to respond to the Board regarding a complaint.
The January 10, 2006 Order precludes Ms. Feirman from accepting any new cases
effective January 10, 2006. Ms. Feirman must cease representing existing clients effective
February 9, 2006. After February 9, 2006, Ms. Feirman shall not use any indicia of lawyer, legal
assistant, or law clerk nor maintain a presence where the practice of law is conducted.
The Order requires Ms. Feirman to notify by registered or certified mail all clients
being represented in pending matters, as well as co-counsel and opposing counsel of the
Supreme Courtâs Order suspending her law license. Section 18 of Supreme Court Rule 9
requires Ms. Feirman to deliver to all clients any papers or property to which they are entitled.
This suspension remains in effect until dissolution or modification by the
Supreme Court. Ms. Feirman may for good cause request dissolution or modification of the
suspension by petition to the Supreme Court.
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