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Tenn. Supreme Court disbars attorney who harassed judge, hid client and child from police
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Holly Lehren , NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· July 20, 2026
· 4 min read
The Tennessee Supreme Court has permanently disbarred Williamson County attorney Connie Reguli, finding that years of misconduct escalated into harassing a judge and helping a client and her child hide from police.The disciplinary case involved several incidents between 2014 and 2018. The court s...
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Key takeaway The disciplinary case involved several incidents between 2014 and 2018.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The permanent disbarment of Connie Reguli by the Tennessee Supreme Court has significant implications for the local justice system. Reguli's actions, which included harassing a judge and helping a client and her child evade police, demonstrate a blatant disregard for the law and the safety of court officials. The fact that Reguli was able to orchestrate a campaign of harassment against Judge Sharon Guffee, including posting her personal contact information on Facebook, raises concerns about the vulnerability of local judges and court employees to intimidation and threats. This case also highlights the need for increased security measures to protect court personnel and ensure the integrity of the judicial process in Williamson County and beyond. As the community moves forward, it will be important to monitor how the court system responds to this incident and works to prevent similar incidents of harassment and intimidation in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? The Tennessee Supreme Court has permanently disbarred Williamson County attorney Connie Reguli, finding that years of misconduct escalated into harassing a judge and helping a client and her child hide from police.The disciplinary case involved several incidents between 2014 and 2018. The court s...
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