Press Releases

  • 2026 Annual Report
    The Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection has released the Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025 – 2026. TLFCP Annual Report FY 2025-2026
  • TENNESSEE LAWYERS’ FUND PAYMENT FOR CUMBERLAND COUNTY ATTORNEY
    On June 30, 2026, the Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (Lawyers’ Fund) paid a claim filed against Margaret Jane Powers, in the amount of $1,633.00. 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 ROANE COUNTY ATTORNEY
    On June 30, 2026, the Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (Lawyers’ Fund) paid a claim filed against Eric John Montierth, in the amount of $6,500.00. 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 June 30, 2026, the Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (Lawyers’ Fund) paid a claim filed against Marcus Allen Lipham, 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 MADISON COUNTY ATTORNEY
    On June 30, 2026, the Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (Lawyers’ Fund) paid a claim filed against Marcus Allen Lipham, in the amount of $2,500.00. 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 June 30, 2026, the Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (Lawyers’ Fund) paid a claim filed against Darren Vincent Berg, in the amount of $30,000.00. 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 TENNESSEE ATTORNEY
    On June 9, 2026, the Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (Lawyers’ Fund) paid a claim filed against Francis Xavier Santore Jr., in the amount of $32,600.00. 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 READ MORE
  • TENNESSEE LAWYERS’ FUND PAYMENT FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY ATTORNEY
    On June 9, 2026, the Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (Lawyers’ Fund) paid a claim filed against David Steele Ewing, 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 June 9, 2026, the Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (Lawyers’ Fund) paid a claim filed against Darren Vincent Berg, in the amount of $35,000.00. 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 TENNESSEE ATTORNEY
    On December 2, 2025, the Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (Lawyers’ Fund) paid a claim filed against Francis Xavier Santore Jr., in the amount of $5,000.00. 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 READ MORE