BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2017)
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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: KIRK D. CATRON, BPR #23552
CONTACT: M. PRESTON SHIPP
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
April 21, 2017
RUTHERFORD COUNTY LAWYER CENSURED
On April 20, 2017, Kirk D. Catron, an attorney licensed to practice law in Tennessee, received a Public
Censure from the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court.
On June 13, 2016, Mr. Catron was representing a client in chancery court before a special master.
Although the special master ruled in Mr. Catronâs favor on an objection, Mr. Catron remarked, âThatâs what I
have come to expect from you.â Mr. Catron continued, âYou never treat me or my office fairly, and of course
you will rule against me, as you always do.â Mr. Catron went on to complain that the special master had treated
him unfairly in three other cases and must have a personal problem with him. Mr. Catronâs actions
demonstrated disrespectful and obstreperous conduct to a tribunal.
By these acts, Kirk D. Catron, has violated Rule of Professional Conduct 3.5(e) (engaging in conduct
intended to disrupt a tribunal), 8.2(a) (impugning integrity of judicial officers), and 8.4(d) (misconduct) 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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