TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Azya Thornton on Dec 8, 2025

The Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection on Dec 2. paid a $5,000 claim filed against Francis Xavier Santore Jr. The fund also directed Santore to reimburse the fund. The fund 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.