Tennessee Supreme Court transfers Nashville attorney to disability inactive status

On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, the Supreme Court of Tennessee at Nashville issued an order transferring attorney Ronald André Stewart to disability inactive status.

The case is entitled “In the Matter of Ronald André Stewart,” with case no. M2023-00716-SC-BAR-BP.

The law license of Ronald André Stewart has been placed on disability inactive status by an order of the Tennessee Supreme Court issued on May 17, 2023, in accordance with Section 27.3 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9. While on disability inactive status, Mr. Stewart is prohibited from engaging in the practice of law and is required to adhere to the obligations and responsibilities outlined in Section 28 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, which specifically addresses the conduct expected from attorneys in similar circumstances.

During this period, Mr. Stewart is not permitted to actively practice law until reinstated by the Tennessee Supreme Court. In order to regain his ability to practice law, Mr. Stewart must demonstrate that his disability has been resolved in accordance with the guidelines set forth in Section 27.7 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9.

It is important to note that while on disability inactive status, Mr. Stewart is obligated to fulfill the obligations and responsibilities as specified in Tennessee Supreme Court Rule, which outlines the conduct expected from attorneys in similar circumstances. These requirements are in place to ensure professional standards are upheld. Upon meeting the necessary criteria and obtaining reinstatement by the Tennessee Supreme Court, the respondent will have the opportunity to resume his legal practice. However, until then, his law license will remain in a state of disability inactive status.

In relation to this and upon due consideration, the court concluded that Ronald André Stewart is currently incapacitated from continuing the practice of law.

The Disposition states:

“IT IS, THEREFORE, CONSIDERED, ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED BY THE COURT THAT:

1. The law license of Ronald André Stewart shall be transferred to disability inactive status for an indefinite period of time and until further order of the Supreme Court.”

Mr. Stewart practices in Nashville, Tennessee. He is licensed in Tennessee with license no. 023042. His info can be found on avvo.com.

A copy of the original filing can be found here.