TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jul 13, 2023

Sullivan County lawyer Samuel Ervin White was suspended from the practice of law on June 30 after the Tennessee Supreme Court found that he misappropriated funds for his personal use and posed a threat of substantial harm to the public. On July 6, White filed documentation with the court that he repaid the funds at issue and had brought the matter to a “complete resolution.” He asked the court on July 10 to either dissolve the suspension or provide an additional 30 days to make all required notices of the suspension. White noted that he has the three upcoming jury trials and numerous criminal defense appointments through the end of the year. The court granted the extension and directed the Board of Professional Responsibility to consider his dissolution request “with the utmost speed consistent with due process."