TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 22, 2017
Shelby County lawyer Michael Leon Harris was suspended from the practice of law yesterday for five years, retroactive to Nov. 6, 2015. Harris was temporarily suspended on that date for failing to respond to disciplinary counsel. Harris must pay restitution to nine former clients as a condition to his reinstatement. Petitions for discipline against Harris include instances of lack of diligence and communication, excessive fees, improper termination, failure to expedite litigation, failure to perform services for which he was paid, unauthorized practice of law, dishonesty and conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice.
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