On October 2, 2024, the Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (Lawyers’ Fund) paid a claim filed against Eric John Montierth, in the amount of $4,700.00.
Lawyers’ Fund, financed by Tennessee lawyers and judges, was established by the Tennessee Supreme Court to reimburse individuals for losses caused by the rare instances of dishonest conduct by attorneys. The Tennessee Supreme Court appoints a Lawyers’ Fund Board, consisting of six lawyers and three non-attorney members, who serve without compensation in considering and paying claims pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 25.
Mr. Montierth is required to reimburse Lawyers’ Fund for the amount paid to any claimant pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 25 Section 16 and/or the Order of Enforcement entered by the Supreme Court of Tennessee.
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TENNESSEE LAWYERS’ FUND PAYMENT FOR ANDERSON COUNTY ATTORNEY
On September 5, 2024, the Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (Lawyers’ Fund) paid a claim filed against Kevin Carmack Angel, in the amount of $39,585.54.
Lawyers’ Fund, financed by Tennessee lawyers and judges, was established by the Tennessee Supreme Court to reimburse individuals for losses caused by the rare instances of dishonest conduct by attorneys. The Tennessee Supreme Court appoints a Lawyers’ Fund Board, consisting of six lawyers and three non-attorney members, who serve without compensation in considering and paying claims pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 25.
Mr. Angel is required to reimburse Lawyers’ Fund for the amount paid to any claimant pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 25 Section 16 and/or the Order of Enforcement entered by the Supreme Court of Tennessee.
2024 Annual Report
The Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection has released the Annual Report for 2024.