BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2021)
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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
FA24: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: C. LEANN SMITH, BPR #018899
CONTACT: DOUGLAS R. BERGERON
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
May 7, 2021
DAVIDSON COUNTY LAWYER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED
On May 7, 2021, the Supreme Court of Tennessee temporarily suspended C. LeAnn Smith from the
practice of law upon finding that Ms. Smith was substantially non-compliant with a Tennessee Lawyers
Assistance Program (TLAP) monitoring agreement, and her non-compliance posed a threat of substantial harm
to the public. Section 12.3 of Supreme Court Rule 9 provides for the immediate summary suspension of an
attorneyâs license to practice law in cases where an attorney has failed to substantially comply with a Tennessee
Lawyers Assistance Program monitoring agreement or poses a threat of substantial harm to the public.
Ms. Smith is immediately precluded from accepting any new cases, and she must cease representing
existing clients on June 6, 2021. After June 6, 2021, Ms. Smith shall not use any indicia of lawyer, legal
assistant, or law clerk nor maintain a presence where the practice of law is conducted. Ms. Smith must notify all
clients being represented in pending matters, as well as co-counsel and opposing counsel, of the Supreme
Courtâs Order suspending her law license. Ms. Smith is required 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. Smith
may for good cause request dissolution or modification of the suspension by petition to the Supreme Court.
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