Press Releases

  • TENNESSEE LAWYERS’ FUND PAYMENT FOR ROANE COUNTY ATTORNEY
    On October 7, 2025, the Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (Lawyers’ Fund) paid a claim filed against Christopher Shawn Roberts, in the amount of $2,040.78. 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 READ MORE
  • TENNESSEE LAWYERS’ FUND PAYMENT FOR SULLIVAN COUNTY ATTORNEY
    On September 2, 2025, the Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (Lawyers’ Fund) paid a claim filed against Samuel Ervin White, in the amount of $1,100.00. 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 READ MORE
  • 2025 Annual Report
    The Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection has released the Annual Report for 2025. TLFCP_Annual_Report_FY_2024-2025
  • TENNESSEE LAWYERS’ FUND PAYMENT FOR SHELBY COUNTY ATTORNEY
    On June 16, 2025, the Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (Lawyers’ Fund) paid a claim filed against George Skouteris, Jr., in the amount of $17,609.40. 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 READ MORE
  • TENNESSEE LAWYERS’ FUND PAYMENT FOR KNOX COUNTY ATTORNEY
    On June 16, 2025, the Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (Lawyers’ Fund) paid a claim filed against Gary Lee Anderson, in the amount of $3,500.00. 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 READ MORE
  • TENNESSEE LAWYERS’ FUND PAYMENT FOR KNOX COUNTY ATTORNEY
    On May 29, 2025, the Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (Lawyers’ Fund) paid a claim filed against Melvin Jacob Werner, 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 READ MORE
  • TENNESSEE LAWYERS’ FUND PAYMENT FOR KNOX COUNTY ATTORNEY
    On April 11, 2025, the Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (Lawyers’ Fund) paid a claim filed against Douglas A. Trant, in the amount of $7,500.00. 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 READ MORE
  • TENNESSEE LAWYERS’ FUND PAYMENT FOR MADISON COUNTY ATTORNEY
    On April 11, 2025, the Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (Lawyers’ Fund) paid a claim filed against Angela Joy Hopson, in the amount of $2,022.00. 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 READ MORE
  • TENNESSEE LAWYERS’ FUND PAYMENT FOR KNOX COUNTY ATTORNEY
    On December 17, 2024, the Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (Lawyers’ Fund) paid a claim filed against Christopher Shawn Roberts, in the amount of $2,405.50. 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 READ MORE
  • TENNESSEE LAWYERS’ FUND PAYMENT FOR ROANE COUNTY ATTORNEY
    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 READ MORE