ROANE COUNTY, TN - On November 4, 2025, Eric John Montierth, an attorney licensed to practice law in Tennessee, received a Public Censure from the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court.

A client hired Mr. Montierth to file two types of immigration petitions for both her parents and her husband. The client signed a written fee agreement and paid a total of $6,500 in nonrefundable fees. Three months later, Mr. Montierth closed his immigration practice. The client did not receive notice of the closing of the practice. Mr. Montierth did no work on behalf of the client, and he failed to respond to the disciplinary complaint.

By these acts, Eric John Montierth has violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.16 (termination of representation), 1.3 (diligence), 1.4 (communication), 1.5 (fees), and 8.1 (disciplinary matters) and is hereby Publicly Censured for these violations with the condition that he make restitution to the client in the amount of $6,500 in 120 days.

A Public Censure is a rebuke and warning to the attorney, but it does not affect the attorney’s ability to practice law.