$ 350-400 per hour
Kevin Drew Balkwill
also known as Ethics Law
About Kevin
Biography
After serving as Disciplinary Counsel for the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility for 12 years, Kevin launched Ethics Law to assist attorneys and law firms with ethical issues, regulation, and licensing. Kevin began his legal career in 2000 as a litigation attorney and represented clients in both federal and state courts throughout Shelby County, Tennessee. Prior to practicing law, Kevin served in the United States Air Force for 7 years as a cargo jet mechanic at Charleston AFB in South Carolina.
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Licensed in Tennessee for 26 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2000
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Location
Ethics Law
1659 Preston Place, Brentwood, TN, 37027
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Posted by Laura Knudson | April 15, 2024 | Divorce & Separation
A life saver and knowledgeable attorney
After taking this attorney advice on a pending divorce the lawyer got on the case and the divorce was granted in less than 2 weeks. Wow Wow. This truly deserves the Wow Factor. Thank you so much. This attorney was a blessing to me.
Posted by Satish | October 08, 2021
Knowledgable and Helpful!
Kevin was very helpful in handling difficult legal issues. Gets back to you fast and helps craft a great legal strategy!
Posted by Makeysha | September 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Goes Above and Beyond!
I really enjoyed working with Kevin on my legal issues. He was very attentive, thorough and exceeded my expectations in every sense. Kevin made the process so easy and headache free. I highly recommend his knowledge and services to anyone needing assistance.
Kevin Balkwill
Replied last September 14, 2021Thanks so much, Makeysha. I'm so glad I could help you out.
Posted by Whitney | June 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Kevin will go above and beyond!
I found Kevin through the yellow pages phone book here in Memphis. Kevin was hired back in 2006 for my brother. He was charged with aggravated robbery which holds up to 30 years imprisonment. Kevin investigated and presented the courts with all the loop holds in the case. My brother was released on 6...
Kevin Balkwill
Replied last June 06, 2016Whitney: Thank you for your kind comment. I am sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. Your support and assistance of your brother during the criminal process was instrumental in helping achieve what I hope was a successful result.
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Experience
Honors
2014
Approved Mentor Certification, Tennessee Supreme Court
2014
Speaker Training Certificate, Tennessee CLE Commission
2008
Pro Bono Award, Memphis Area Legal Services
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Owner, Ethics Law
2009 - 2021
Disciplinary Counsel, TN Board of Professional Responsibility
2004 - 2008
Principal Attorney, The Balkwill Law Firm
2000 - 2004
Associate Attorney, Cordts & Gulley, PLLC
Associations
2022 - Present
Tennessee Bar Association Ethics & Professional Responsibility CommitteeCommittee Member
2021 - Present
Association of Professional Responsibility LawyersMember
2017 - 2021
Tennessee Alliance for Legal ServicesBoard Member/Co-Chair Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
2010 - 2016
Tennessee CASAPast President/Board Member
2008 - 2018
Tennessee Bar Association, Unauthorized Practice of Law CommitteeBoard Member/Committee Chair
2004 - 2008
Memphis Bar Association, Access to Justice CommitteeBoard Member/Committee Chair
2004 - 2008
Memphis CASAVolunteer/Board Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Walter Ray Culp v. Board of Professional Responsibility
Reinstatement Denied. Affirmed by Supreme Court.
Sparkman v. Boren
Verdict for Plaintiff
Estate of Zerah Fisher v. Howard Rogers
Verdict for Defendant at Trial. Affirmed on Appeal.
Education
1999
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Media Arts
Speaking Engagements
2021
Immigration Law Forum
The Connection Between the BPR and TLAP
2020
TBA Immigration Law Forum
Dual Representation Issues in Employment-Based Immigration
2020
Midsouth Fall Conference
Ethics of Remote Work
2019
Lunch and Learn
Everything You Wanted to Know About the BPR But Were Afraid to Ask
2019
Ethical Issues in State and Federal Criminal Law
Ethical Billing Practices
2019
Equal Justice University Conference
Ethics Opinions Every Legal Services Attorney Should Know
2019
All Proceeds Go To Charity
Self-Auditing Your Law Practice
2018
TBA Real Estate Section
Ethics for Real Estate and Title Attorneys
2018
MBA Real Estate and Environmental Law Section
Ethical Concerns in Real Estate and Environmental Law
2018
Ethics in Federal and State Criminal Law
Auditing Your Law Practice
2018
Equal Justice University Conference
Ethical Issues for Legal Services Attorneys
2018
Animal Law Forum
Temporary Practice in Foreign Jurisdictions Due to Natural Disaster
2017
Williamson County Bar Association
Ethical Issues in Client Billing
2017
Ethics in Federal and State Criminal Law
Self-Auditing Your Law Practice
2017
Annual CLE
Self-Auditing Your Law Practice
2017
All Proceeds Go To Charity
Hot Topics & Ethics Update
2017
2017 Equal Justice University Conference
BPR Talks About Legal Ethics
2016
State Government Attorneys Forum
Ethics and Social Media
2016
State Attorney General's Office
Unauthorized Practice of Law
2016
Memphis Area Legal Services
Trust Accounting
2015
Putnam County Bar Association
Ethics
2015
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustees
Ethics
2015
AILA Annual Conference
Ethics
2014
Williamson County Bar Association
Responding to an Ethics Complaint
2014
AILA Annual Conference
Ethics
2013
AILA Annual Conference
Ethics
2012
WTLS Annual Ethics Seminar
Ethics
2012
TN Public Defender's Conference
Ethics
2012
Annual Paralegal Conference
Ethics
2012
Annual Immigration Seminar
Ethics/Unauthorized Practice of Law
2012
AILA Annual Conference
Ethics
2011
WTLS Annual Conference
Limited Scope Representation
2011
Local Bar Leaders
Proposed Amendment to UPL Statute
2011
Legislative Update and Case Law Review
New Changes to Rules of Professional Conduct
2011
Elder Law Forum
Unauthorized Practice of Law
2010
West Tennessee Government Attorneys
Legal Ethics
2010
TCAA Annual Spring Conference
Recent Rule Changes & Disciplinary Actions
2009
West Tennessee Government Attorneys
Legal Ethics
2009
TCAA Annual Spring Conference
Legal Ethics
2009
Pro Se Litigant Divorce Clinic
Limited Scope/Unbundled Legal Services
2009
Pro Bono Representation
Legal Ethics
Publications
2008
Smart City Memphis
Free Legal Help in Memphis
2008
The Tennessee Volunteer Attorney
Memphis Saturday Legal Clinic
2008
Memphis Lawyer
Linda Warren Seely: Dishing Out Some Legal Justice at MALS
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
Are you allowed to record your own lawyer verbally giving you legal advice in case of malpractice?
13 Jan 2025
Q&A
I owed a rent balance and i just paid the balance off . Do i still need to appear in court ?
06 Jan 2023
Q&A
Can i sell a car that is solely in my name? That my husband who I'm separated from is driving?
06 Jan 2023