Lipham temporarily suspended from practicing law
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE:
MADISON COUNTY LAWYER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED
On November 18, 2024, the Supreme Court of Tennessee temporarily suspended Marcus Allen Lipham from the practice of law upon finding that Mr. Lipham poses a threat of substantial harm to the public and is substantially non-compliant with a Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program monitoring agreement. Mr. Lipham has failed to complete certain testing and additional treatment as required. Section 12.3 of Supreme Court Rule 9 provides for the immediate summary suspension of an attorney’s license to practice law in cases where an attorney is deemed to pose a threat of substantial harm to the public and is substantially non-compliant with the Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program.
Mr. Lipham is immediately precluded from accepting any new cases, and he must cease representing existing clients by December 18, 2024. After December 18, 2024, Mr. Lipham shall not use any indicia of lawyer, legal assistant, or law clerk nor maintain a presence wherein the practice of law is conducted. Mr. Lipham must notify all clients being represented in pending matters, as well as co-counsel and opposing counsel, of the Supreme Court’s Order suspending his law license and is required to deliver to all clients any papers or property to which they are entitled.
Mr. Lipham must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and 12.3(d), regarding the obligations and responsibilities of temporarily suspended attorneys and the procedure for reinstatement.
This suspension remains in effect until dissolution or modification by the Supreme Court. Mr. Lipham may, for good cause, request dissolution or modification of the suspension by petition to the Supreme Court.
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