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 $3,500. 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.

The Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection met yesterday to consider claims from clients alleging financial loss due to the illegal actions of their lawyers. The fund approved two claims against Shelby County attorney Brian Chadwick Rickman: one in the amount of $12,995.96 and one in the amount of $3,500. It also directed Rickman 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.

The Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection met today to consider claims from clients alleging financial loss due to the illegal actions of their lawyers. The fund approved one claim against Davidson County attorney David Dwayne Harris in the amount of $1,500. It also directed Harris 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.

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.

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 two claims against Sullivan County attorney Jason R. McLellan: one in the amount of $5,500 and one in the amount of $3,500. McLellan is required to reimburse the fund for these payments. 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 on all actions also are posted on the fund's website.

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 nine claims: $1,250 against McMinn County attorney Joseph H. Crabtree Jr.; $16,651.86 against deceased lawyer Wesley Lynn Hatmaker; $1,663.33 against Janet Monique Okoye; $2,750 against Davidson County Philip Joseph Perez; $2,277.15 against Williamson County lawyer Judson Wheeler Phillips; and $748.50 against Shelby County lawyer James Foster Schaeffer Jr. The board also approved three claims brought against Sullivan County lawyer Jason R. McLellan: one in the amount of $67,400.36, one in the amount of $100,000 and one in the amount of $28,885.96. Lawyers are generally required to reimburse the fund for these payments. 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 on all actions also are posted on the fund's website.