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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.

Posted by: Julia Wilburn on Oct 7, 2025

The Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection on Oct. 7 paid a $2,040.78 claim filed against Roane County lawyer Christopher Shawn Roberts. The fund also directed Roberts 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.

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Sep 24, 2025

The Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection on Sept. 2 paid a $1,100 claim filed against Sullivan County lawyer Samuel Ervin White. The fund also directed White 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.

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jun 17, 2025

The Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection on June 16 paid a $3,500 claim filed against Knox County lawyer Gary Lee Anderson and a $17,609.40 claimed filed against Shelby County lawyer George Skouteris Jr. Both are required to reimburse the fund for the money. 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.

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jun 12, 2025

The Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection on May 29 paid a claim filed against Knox County attorney Melvin Jacob Werner in the amount of $100,000. The fund also directed Werner to reimburse it for the costs. 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.

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.

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jan 9, 2025

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 one claim against Knox County attorney Christopher Shawn Roberts in the amount of $2,405.50. It also directed Roberts to reimburse the fund for the expense. 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.

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Oct 3, 2024

The Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection met to consider claims from clients alleging financial loss due to the illegal actions of their lawyers. The fund approved one claim against Roane County attorney Eric John Montierth in the amount of $4,700. It also directed Montierth to reimburse the fund for the expense. 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.

Posted by: Azya Thornton on Sep 6, 2024

The Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection on Sept. 5 paid a $39,585 claim filed against Anderson County attorney Kevin Carmack Angel. It also directed Angel to reimburse the fund for the expense. 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.

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Mar 13, 2024

The Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection recently met to consider claims from clients alleging financial loss due to the illegal actions of their lawyers. The fund approved one claim against Montgomery County attorney Kevin William Teets in the amount of $4,500. It also directed Teets to reimburse the fund for the expense. 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.


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