On June 23, 2023, the Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (Lawyers’ Fund) paid a claim filed against James Foster Schaeffer, Jr., in the amount of $748.50.
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. Schaeffer is required to reimburse Lawyers’ Fund for the amount paid to any claimant pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 25 Section 16 and/or Order of Enforcement entered by the Supreme Court of Tennessee.
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TENNESSEE LAWYERS’ FUND PAYMENT FOR CAMPBELL COUNTY ATTORNEY
On June 15, 2023, the Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (Lawyers’ Fund) paid a claim filed against Wesley Lynn Hatmaker, in the amount of $16,651.86.
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.
TENNESSEE LAWYERS’ FUND PAYMENT FOR SULLIVAN COUNTY ATTORNEY
On June 9, 2023, the Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (Lawyers’ Fund) paid a claim filed against Jason R. McLellan, in the amount of $100,000.00.
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. McLellan 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.
TENNESSEE LAWYERS’ FUND PAYMENT FOR SULLIVAN COUNTY ATTORNEY
On May 23, 2023, the Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (Lawyers’ Fund) paid a claim filed against Jason R. McLellan, in the amount of $67,400.36.
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. McLellan 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.
TENNESSEE LAWYERS’ FUND PAYMENT FOR MCMINN COUNTY ATTORNEY
On March 17, 2023, the Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (Lawyers’ Fund) paid a claim filed against Joseph H. Crabtree, Jr., in the amount of $1,250.00.
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. Crabtree 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.
TENNESSEE LAWYERS’ FUND PAYMENT FOR ATTORNEY LICENSED IN TENNESSEE
On March 8, 2023, the Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (Lawyers’ Fund) paid a claim filed against Janet Monique Okoye, in the amount of $1,663.33.
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.
Ms. Okoye 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.
TENNESSEE LAWYERS’ FUND PAYMENT FOR WILLIAMSON COUNTY ATTORNEY
On December 15, 2022, the Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (Lawyers’ Fund) paid a claim filed against Judson Wheeler Phillips, in the amount of $2,277.15.
Lawyers’ Fund, funded 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. Lawyers’ Fund operates under the authority of a Board appointed by the Supreme Court, consisting of six lawyers and three non-attorney members, who serve without compensation. The Board considers and pays claims pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 25.
Mr. Phillips 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.
TENNESSEE LAWYERS’ FUND PAYMENT FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY ATTORNEY
On October 25, 2022, the Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (Lawyers’ Fund) paid a claim filed against Philip Joseph Perez, in the amount of $2,750.00.
Lawyers’ Fund is paid for by Tennessee lawyers and judges to reimburse losses caused by the rare instances of dishonest conduct by attorneys. Lawyers’ Fund operates under the authority of the Tennessee Supreme Court, and a Board appointed by the Court, consisting of six lawyers and three non-attorney members, who serve without compensation. The Board considers and pays claims pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 25.
Mr. Perez 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.
TENNESSEE LAWYERS’ FUND PAYMENT FOR SULLIVAN COUNTY ATTORNEY
On September 22, 2022, the Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (Lawyers’ Fund) paid a claim filed against Jason R. McLellan, in the amount of $28,885.96.
Lawyers’ Fund is paid for by Tennessee lawyers and judges to reimburse losses caused by the rare instances of dishonest conduct by attorneys. Lawyers’ Fund operates under the authority of the Tennessee Supreme Court, and a Board appointed by the Court, consisting of six lawyers and three non-attorney members, who serve without compensation. The Board considers and pays claims pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 25.
Mr. McLellan 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.
2022 Annual Report
The Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection has released the Annual Report for 2022.