BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2019)
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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: LARRY JOE HINSON, BPR #23286
CONTACT: KEVIN D. BALKWILL
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
July 18, 2019
LEWIS COUNTY LAWYER CENSURED
On July 18, 2019, Larry Joe Hinson, an attorney licensed to practice law in Tennessee, received a Public
Censure from the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court.
Mr. Hinson was paid $1,500 to represent his client in a divorce action. Mr. Hinson did not have a
written fee agreement and was suspended from the practice of law before he could conclude the representation.
Mr. Hinson offered to reimburse $750.00 to his client, but failed to respond to requests from the Board for
compliance with such obligation. Mr. Hinson only recently confirmed that he reimbursed funds to his client.
Mr. Hinson also failed to comply with his notice obligations for suspended attorneys requiring him to file an
affidavit with the Board.
By these acts, Larry Joe Hinson has violated Rule of Professional Conduct 1.5 (fees), 3.4(c) (disobeying
an obligation under rules of tribunal), and 8.1(b) (disciplinary matters) and is hereby Publicly Censured for
these violations.
A Public Censure is a rebuke and warning to the attorney, but it does not affect the attorneyâs ability to
practice law.
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