TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jun 17, 2025

The Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection on June 16 paid a $3,500 claim filed against Knox County lawyer Gary Lee Anderson and a $17,609.40 claimed filed against Shelby County lawyer George Skouteris Jr. Both are required to reimburse the fund for the money. The Fund for Client Protection was established by the Tennessee Supreme Court to reimburse individuals for losses caused by dishonest conduct by attorneys. The fund is operated by a board, which meets quarterly to consider claims. In September 2022, the Tennessee Supreme Court amended Rule 25 to require the fund to notify the Tennessee Bar Association of claims paid. News releases also are posted online.