BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2011)
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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
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: MICHAEL E. LATIMORE, BPR# 20170
CONTACT: KRISANN HODGES
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
August 18, 2011
MEMPHIS LAWYER SUSPENDED
On August 15, 2011, Michael E. Latimore, of Memphis, Tennessee, was suspended by Order of the
Tennessee Supreme Court for three (3) years. He was further ordered to pay restitution. Mr. Latimore is
ordered to pay the Boardâs costs.
The Board of Professional Responsibility filed a Petition for Discipline and a Supplemental Petition for
Discipline against Mr. Latimore pursuant to Rule 9 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Tennessee. A Hearing
Panel determined that Mr. Latimore failed to adequately communicate with his clients, failed to inform clients
that he had been temporarily suspended, and failed to distribute settlement proceeds to third parties on behalf of
his clients. Mr. Latimore did not maintain settlement proceeds in a trust account and he used the funds for
personal benefit.
His actions violate the following Rule(s) of Professional Conduct: 1.3, Diligence; 1.4, Communication;
1.5, Fees; 1.15(c), Safekeeping Property; 1.16, Declining and Terminating Representation; 3.2, Expediting
Litigation; 8.1(b), Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters; and 8.4(a)(b) and (c), Misconduct.
Mr. Latimore must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 18 and
19, should he seek reinstatement of his Tennessee law license and he may not resume practice until reinstated
by further order of this Court.
Latimore 1854-9 rel.doc
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