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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: CARLA L. AREVALO, BPR #031003
CONTACT: JOSEPH K. BYRD
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
November 2, 2020
DAVIDSON COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On October 30, 2020, the Supreme Court of Tennessee entered an order suspending Carla L. Arevalo
from the practice of law for a period of four (4) years with three (3) years active retroactive to her temporary
suspension of January 11, 2018, pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9 Section 12.2. As a condition of
reinstatement, Ms. Arevalo must pay restitution to her client, contact Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program
for evaluation and reimburse the Board of Professional Responsibility for all costs in the disciplinary
proceeding.
Ms. Arevalo, while suspended for non-payment of the annual registration fee and non-compliance with
IOLTA reporting requirements, engaged in the unauthorized practice of law and accepted fees in two matters.
After Ms. Arevalo was terminated, she failed to promptly return the files to her client as requested and refund
any fees. Ms. Arevalo also failed to respond to the Board concerning the disciplinary complaint.
Ms. Arevalo admitted her conduct violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.16(d) (declining or
terminating representation); 5.5(a) (unauthorized practice of law); 8.1(b) (bar admission and disciplinary
matters) and 8.4(a) (misconduct).
Ms. Arevalo must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and
30.4 regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys and the procedure for reinstatement.
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