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.
