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Attorney for Accused Nashville Officer Seeks to Block Evidence from Public

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 19, 2019
The defense attorney for Nashville police officer and murder suspect Andrew Delke has asked the court to block evidence in the case from the public prior to the trial, stating that to submit the information to the clerk’s office would amount to “trial by ambush.” The Tennessean reports that attorney David Raybin said his position was supported by a Tennessee Supreme Court ruling that sealed evidence in a rape case against former Vanderbilt Unviersity football players. District Attorney Glenn Funk said to grant the request would be an inappropriate break in protocol.

Civil Rights Leader, Former Judge Russell Sugarmon Dies at 89

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 19, 2019
Russell Sugarmon Jr., a former judge, legislator and civil rights leader, died yesterday at age 89, the Commercial Appeal reports. Sugarmon, a Memphis native, was appointed to the General Sessions bench in May 1987, and re-elected until his retirement in 2006. He also served in the Tennessee House of Representatives as a Democrat from 1967 to 1979. Sugarmon was the first African-American to make a serious bid for a major city office when he ran for public works commissioner in 1959. Although he didn’t win that campaign, it paved the way for future minority leaders. He was a Harvard Law graduate and served for two years in the U.S. military. Funeral arrangements will be posted when available.

Court Extends Deadline for Plans to Save Aretha Franklin Birthplace

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 19, 2019
Efforts to preserve the birthplace of soul legend Aretha Franklin got another court extension today, with Shelby County Environmental Court Judge Patrick Dandridge giving parties until April 23 to finalize plans, The Daily Memphian reports. Representatives for court-appointed receiver Jeffrey Higgs and current property owner Vera House told Dandridge they're working together on plans to stabilize the house and return it to a "safe, habitable" condition. The house, located at 406 Lucy Avenue, fell into disrepair and came close to being demolished by former Environmental Judge Larry Potter. The house was eventually put into receivership, but efforts to restore it only gained momentum after Franklin's death last year.

Volunteers Needed for Expungement Clinic in Nashville on Feb. 23

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 19, 2019
Volunteers are needed for an upcoming expungement clinic in Nashville. The Music City Community Court is hosting an the clinic and resource fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 23 at Napier Community Center, 72 Fairfield Ave. Only pre-registered clients will be allowed to take part. For more information, contact Amber Floyd.

Williamson County Lawyer Reinstated

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 19, 2019
Williamson County lawyer Emily Pouzar Jenkins was placed on inactive status in 2005. She recently filed a petition for reinstatement and the Board of Professional Responsibility found that the petition was satisfactory. The Tennessee Supreme Court reinstated Jenkins to the practice of law on Feb. 8, retroactive to Feb. 1.

Sullivan County Lawyer Disbarred

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 19, 2019
Sullivan County lawyer Howard Robert Clyde Orfield was today disbarred by the Tennessee Supreme Court. Prior to his disbarment, Orfield was suspended on Oct. 6, 2017, and had not been reinstated from this suspension. After accepting fee payments for representation in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy case, Orfield ceased communicating with his client and failed to perform the services for which he was paid. Orfield later offered to refund the full balance of the fee paid by the client, but has not done so. 

Blount County Lawyer Censured

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 19, 2019
Blount County lawyer Kimberly Diane Russell was publicly censured today by the Supreme Court of Tennessee. The Board of Professional Responsibility filed a petition for discipline on May 23, 2018, concerning one complaint of misconduct. Russell, while administratively suspended for CLE non-compliance, accepted a flat fee to prepare divorce documents for pro se divorce. Russell prepared documents for the divorce and did not enter a written fee agreement for the non-refundable fee. Russell executed a conditional guilty plea acknowledging her misconduct violated Tennessee Rules of Professional Conduct.

Davidson County Lawyer Censured

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 19, 2019
Davidson County attorney Terry Renease Clayton was publicly censured today by order of the Tennessee Supreme Court. Clayton must pay the board’s costs and expenses and the court costs within 90 days. Clayton represented the plaintiffs in a personal injury case. In a Court of Appeals brief and in an oral argument, Clayton attributed a statement to defense counsel that does not appear in the record. 

Chattanooga Man Sues City, Police Over Mistaken Arrest

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 19, 2019
A Chattanooga man who was arrested erroneously while starting on a family vacation has filed suit for $27 million, The Chattanoogan reports. George Harrison is suing the city for $5 million and Chattanooga Police officers Kaumar Hughes and Mathew Lynch for $1 million each in federal court. He is asking $20 million punitive damages in the complaint filed by attorney Clayton Whittaker. Harrison was taken into custody as he was attempting to board a plane to Iceland with his family. Harrison was mistakenly identified by a woman who said she was assaulted by her boyfriend.

Local Government Forum on March 28

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 18, 2019
Government law is an ever-changing practice area with a unique blend of constitutional, statutory and case laws. The 2019 Local Government Forum will address intangibles of the practice area, along with topics such as ABC laws, government employment law, legal ethics in a government setting and more. A networking event will follow the program. Earn five hours of general CLE and one hour of dual.
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