In Re: Winston Bradshaw Sitton, BPR018440
Tennessee Supreme Court
1Opinion of the Court
01/22/2021 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE Assigned on Briefs May 28, 2020 IN RE: WINSTON BRADSHAW SITTON, BPR#018440 ___________________________________ No. M2020-00401-SC-BAR-BP ___________________________________ This case is a cautionary tale on the ethical problems that can befall lawyers on social media. The attorney had a Facebook page that described him as a lawyer. A Facebook “friend” involved in a tumultuous relationship posted a public inquiry about carrying a gun in her car. In response to her post, the attorney posted comments on the escalating use of force. He then posted…
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