On Monday, November 18, 2024, the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility announced the temporary suspension of attorney Marcus Allen Lipham from the practice of law. The Supreme Court of Tennessee determined that Lipham poses a significant threat to public safety and has been substantially non-compliant with the monitoring agreement of the Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Marcus Allen Lipham.”
The suspension arises from Lipham’s failure to complete the required testing and additional treatment. Under Section 12.3 of Supreme Court Rule 9, immediate summary suspension is mandated in situations where an attorney is deemed a threat to the public and is not adhering to the Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program.
As part of the suspension, Lipham is barred from accepting new cases and must cease representing current clients by December 18, 2024. After that date, he is prohibited from using any legal titles or maintaining a presence associated with legal practice. He is also required to inform all clients involved in pending matters, along with co-counsel and opposing counsel, about the suspension and must return any client property or documents.
According to avvo.com, Mr. Lipham is a criminal defense attorney in Jackson, Tennessee. He acquired his law license in Tennessee in 2017.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
