Fly:
You raise an interesting question. I believe, however, that in Tennessee the matter is settled by the following statute:
"TCA 39-17-1306. Carrying weapons during judicial proceedings.
"(a) No person shall intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carry on or about the person while inside any room in which judicial proceedings are in progress any weapon prohibited by § 39-17-1302, for the purpose of going armed; provided, that if the weapon carried is a firearm, the person is in violation of this section regardless of whether such weapon is carried for the purpose of going armed.
"(b) Any person violating subsection (a) commits a Class E felony.
"(c) The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply to any person who:
"(1) Is in the actual discharge of official duties as a law enforcement officer, or is employed in the army, air force, navy, coast guard or marine service of the United States or any member of the Tennessee national guard in the line of duty and pursuant to military regulations, or is in the actual discharge of official duties as a guard employed by a penal institution, or as a bailiff, marshal or other court officer who has responsibility for protecting persons or property or providing security; or
"(2) Has been directed by a court to bring the firearm for purposes of providing evidence."
The one judge with whom I have discussed this matter is a "strict constructionist" Republican who states that the statute has preempted the field. In her opinion, an attorney, even though considered in certain respects to be an "officer of the court," is not an "officer having responsibility for protecting persons or property or providing security."
And being convicted of a Class E felony will strip an attorney not only of a CCW license but also of his or her license to practice law.