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Coffee County Lawyer Placed on Disability Inactive Status

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 26, 2018
The Tennessee Supreme Court today transferred the law license of Coffee County lawyer Harry B. Gilley to disability inactive status, pursuant to Section 27.3 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9. Gilley cannot practice law while on disability inactive status. He may return to the practice of law after reinstatement by the court upon showing of clear and convincing evidence that the disability has been removed and he is fit to resume the practice of law.

Sumner County Lawyer Held in Contempt

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 26, 2018
The Supreme Court on Tuesday adopted the report of a Special Master and held Sumner County lawyer Andy Lamar Allman in criminal contempt and sentenced him to serve 20 days in jail and pay a fine of $100. The Board of Professional Responsibility had filed a second amended petition for contempt on May 10, alleging Allman engaged in the unauthorized practice of law and failed to comply with suspension order. Allman entered an agreement to plead nolo contendere to two separate counts of criminal contempt alleging he violated his suspension by taking two new, separate clients, accepting retainer fees totaling $9,000. After a hearing on Aug. 30, the Special Master entered his report on Sept. 6, accepting the plea and determining the maximum sentence of 10 days and a $50 fine for each count was appropriate and the sentences should run concurrently. Allman was further ordered to surrender himself to the Sumner County Sheriff’s Department within 15 days of Oct. 23, or be subject to arrest.

Williamson Family Sues Schools for Denying Disability Access

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 25, 2018
The family of a child with Down syndrome is suing Williamson County Schools after their child was turned away three times from an after-school care program, The Tennessean reports. The school district claims it could not accept the child because it can’t hire a one-on-one aide who is needed to accommodate the child. The parents are asking for a judgment requiring the district to hire a trained aide for their child and reimburse the cost incurred by the parents while they sent their child to more expensive, private after school care.

Williamson County Lawyer Reinstated

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 25, 2018
The Supreme Court of Tennessee today reinstated Williamson County attorney Michael Gibbs Sheppard to the practice of law. Sheppard was suspended by the Supreme Court of Tennessee on Aug. 13 for a period of 60 days, followed by two years of probation. He filed a petition for reinstatement to the practice of law and the Board of Professional Responsibility found that the petition to be satisfactory. Sheppard must serve the remaining two years on probation under the supervision of a practice monitor and take 15 hours of continuing legal education on law office management and trust accounting procedures.

Lawsuit Claims Knox Commissioner Abused Special Needs Student

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 25, 2018
A lawsuit filed just before the school year claims that Knox County Commissioner Evelyn Gill physically and psychologically abused a student with special needs in 2017, Knoxnews reports. The student’s parents are suing Gill, Knox County, the Knox County Board of Education, Schools Superintendent Bob Thomas and the South-Doyle Middle School Principal Andrew Brown. An attorney representing the family said each party has "agreed to stay the proceedings pending a mediation to explore a resolution of all claims."

CLC Memphis to Host Fashion Fundraiser on Nov. 15

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 25, 2018
Join the Community Legal Center of Memphis on Nov. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mercedes-Benz of Memphis for "STRUT: The Final Catwalk," a fashion fundraiser. The live fashion show will be put on by Laurelwood Shopping Center and also include food, drinks, a silent auction and other ways to give to the Community Legal Center. Tickets are $50 prior to the event, $60 at the door. VIP Tickets $75, including front row seats to the fashion show.

Lawrence County Attorney Censured

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 25, 2018
Lawrence County attorney Charles Matthew Bates received a public censure yesterday from the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court. Bates practiced law by appearing in court on behalf of a number of clients while his license to practice law was administratively suspended for failure to comply with his annual registration and IOLTA reporting requirements. A public censure is a rebuke and warning to the attorney, but it does not affect the attorney’s ability to practice law.

Sumner County Firm to Host Food Drive

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 25, 2018
Gallatin-based Heritage Law Group PLLC will host a community-wide food drive, benefiting the Sumner County Food Bank, from Nov. 5 through Dec. 5. The most requested items include peanut butter, jam, pasta, canned tuna or chicken, soups, stews, coffee, pancake mix and syrup. Donations may be dropped off at the Heritage Law Group office, 1526 Hunt Club Boulevard, Suite 550, Gallatin, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For scheduling pick ups or weekend donations, contact Jenna Hunter at (615) 989-7054 or jenna@heritagelawtn.com.

JFON Seeking New Legal Director

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 25, 2018

Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON) is seeking a new legal director. The Legal Director will be responsible for the direct representation of vulnerable immigrant clients seeking humanitarian immigration legal services, the supervision and training of volunteers who will assist in pro bono representation ensuring the continued success of the humanitarian immigration legal services program. The position is based out of Nashville and requires fluency in English and Spanish. Read more about the position here.

Abraham Lincoln Scholar to Speak in Knoxville

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 25, 2018
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Abraham Lincoln Institute for the Study of Leadership and Public Policy and the LMU Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) will present the annual R. Gerald McMurtry Lecture tomorrow. The program will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the LMU Law Courtroom, 601 W. Summit Hill Drive and will feature LMU Law professors Melanie Reid and Akram Faizer, as well as noted Abraham Lincoln scholar and Anderson University professor Brian Dirck. He will speak on Lincoln’s ethical relationship with the law. For more information contact April Hurley, (865) 545-5339.
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