TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Oct 11, 2023

The Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection met recently to consider claims from clients alleging financial loss due to the illegal actions of their lawyers. The fund approved three claims: $8,335 against Shelby County lawyer A. Sais Phillips Finney, $2,500 against Shelby County lawyer Robert Harris Golder and $11,975 against Sevier County lawyer James Ralph Hickman Jr. 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.