TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Apr 18, 2025

The Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection met on April 11 to consider claims from clients alleging financial loss due to the illegal actions of their lawyers. The fund approved two claims: one against Madison County attorney Angela Joy Hopson in the amount of $2,022 and one against Knox County lawyer Douglas A. Trant in the amount of $7,500. It also directed both to reimburse the fund for the expenses. The Fund for Client Protection was established by the Tennessee Supreme Court to reimburse individuals for losses caused by dishonest conduct by attorneys. The fund is operated by a board, which meets quarterly to consider claims. In September 2022, the Tennessee Supreme Court amended Rule 25 to require the fund to notify the Tennessee Bar Association of claims paid. News releases also are posted online.