On Friday, February 27, 2026, the Tennessee Board of Professional Conduct announced that Davidson County lawyer Michael Lloyd Freeman has been suspended from practicing law for six years. The Supreme Court of Tennessee issued the order, which includes four years of active suspension, with the remainder to be served on probation.
The suspension follows a disciplinary petition that consisted of three complaints. A Hearing Panel found Freeman to have failed to act competently, failed to protect client funds, acted outside the scope of representation, failed to act diligently, and failed to communicate with clients. His actions were deemed prejudicial to the administration of justice.
Freeman was found to have violated several Tennessee Rules of Professional Conduct. These include rules related to competence, safekeeping funds, declining or terminating representation, scope of representation, diligence, communication, expediting litigation, fairness to opposing parties and counsel, and misconduct.
During his probation, Freeman must engage the services of a Practice Monitor. He is also required to obtain an evaluation with the Tennessee Lawyer’s Assistance Program and pay restitution.
In addition, Freeman must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and 30.4, which outline the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys and the procedure for reinstatement.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
