TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Kate Prince on Oct 22, 2020

Davidson County attorney C. LeAnn Smith yesterday received a public censure from the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court. In a custody matter in which she was a party, Smith lied under oath during a deposition in response to questions about her use of alcohol in the presence of the child. Smith’s conduct was not done in the representation of a client and she admitted her conduct under oath in her trial testimony in the same proceeding. The public censure does not affect Smith’s ability to practice law, but she must complete an assessment with the Tennessee Lawyers Assistance programs within 60 days, and follow any recommendations they make.

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