TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on May 6, 2026

The Tennessee Supreme Court on May 5 dismissed a reinstatement petition filed by Georgia lawyer Meredith Gardial. On Feb. 23, Gardial filed a petition to reinstate her Tennessee law license. The Board of Professional Responsibility opposed the petition, noting that she had outstanding requirements with the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education. On March 17, the court directed Gardial to satisfy those requirements by May 1 or face dismissal of her petition. It now reports that Gardial has not satisfied those requirements. It dismissed the petition without prejudice so she can refile once she completes all outstanding CLE obligations.