Permanent Disbarment Imposed

From the web page of the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility

Effective May 10, 2024, the Supreme Court of Tennessee permanently disbarred Christopher Shawn Roberts from the practice of law and ordered him to close his law firm IOLTA account, pay restitution to his former client, and pay all costs incurred to the Board of Professional Responsibility.

Following a final hearing upon the disciplinary petition, the Hearing Panel found, by a preponderance of evidence, that Mr. Roberts committed disciplinary misconduct and should be permanently disbarred. Mr. Roberts, in two matters, charged an unreasonable fee, failed to diligently represent a client, failed to provide competent representation, failed to turn over client materials upon termination of representation, failed to reasonably communicate with his client, knowingly violated court orders, concealing documents meant for others, advised his client to lie to a court officer, provided false information to the court, and engaged in conduct involving dishonesty, deceit, misrepresentations.

(Mike Frisch)