BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2020)
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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: MICHAEL EUGENE RICHARDSON BPR #007191
CONTACT: BRITTANY LAVALLE
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
June 10, 2020
HAMILTON COUNTY LAWYER CENSURED
On June 10, 2020, Michael Eugene Richardson, an attorney licensed to practice law in Tennessee,
received a Public Censure from Supreme Court of Tennessee conditioned upon payment of fees to the Board of
Professional Responsibility.
Mr. Richardson represented a client in a detainer and eviction action. Mr. Richardson designated his fee
as nonrefundable; however, he failed to obtain a written agreement signed by his client confirming the fee was
non-refundable. The Hearing Panel found his conduct violated RPC 1.5 (Fees) and 8.4 (Misconduct).
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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