Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection Pays 3 Claims - Articles

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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jun 10, 2026

The Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection paid three claims on June 9. The first, in the amount of $35,000, was paid on behalf of Knoxville lawyer Darren Vincent Berg, who was disbarred on Feb. 17. The second, in the amount of in the amount of $100,000, was paid on behalf of Nashville lawyer David Steele Ewing, who has surrendered his law license. The third, in the amount of $32,600, was paid on behalf of Greeneville attorney Francis Xavier Santore Jr., who has been suspended since 2024. All were directed to reimburse the fund for the payments. The 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 fund is managed by a board of six lawyers and three non-attorney members, who serve without compensation.