BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2009)
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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
1101 KERMIT DRIVE, SUITE 730
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37217
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(800) 486-5714
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RICHARD D. CARTWRIGHT, BPR# 11242
CONTACT: KRISANN HODGES
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
December 8, 2009
COVINGTON LAWYER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED
On December 3, 2009, the Supreme Court of Tennessee issued an Order summarily and temporarily
suspending Richard D. Cartwright from the practice of law upon finding that Mr. Cartwright has failed to
substantially comply with a contact entered into with the Tennessee Lawyerâs Assistance Program (âTLAPâ).
Section 4.3 of Supreme Court Rule 9 provides for the immediate summary suspension of an attorney=s license to
practice law in cases of an attorney=s failure to substantially comply with TLAP.
Mr. Cartwright is also serving a suspension related to a prior disciplinary matter. Mr. Cartwright may
not use any indicia of lawyer, legal assistant, or law clerk nor maintain a presence where the practice of law is
conducted.
This suspension remains in effect until dissolution or modification by the Supreme Court. Mr.
Cartwright may for good cause request dissolution or modification of the suspension by petition to the Supreme
Court.
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