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IN DISCIPLINARY DISTRICT IX
OF THE
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
IN RE: Patrick E. Stegall, #024728 FILE NO. 71032-9-SC
Respondent, an attorney licensed
to practice law in Tennessee
(Shelby County)
______________________________________________________________________________
PUBLIC CENSURE
______________________________________________________________________________
The above complaint was filed against Patrick E. Stegall, #024728, an attorney licensed to
practice law in Tennessee, alleging certain acts of misconduct. Pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9,
the Board of Professional Responsibility considered these matters at its meeting on December 9,
2022.
Mr. Stegall represented a client in defense of criminal charges. After appealing his clientâs
conviction, Mr. Stegall failed to file the trial court transcript as required by applicable rules of
court or file a motion for an extension of the filing deadline. A show cause proceeding was
initiated because of Mr. Stegallâs conduct, which resulted in an order finding Mr. Stegall in
contempt.
By these acts, Patrick E. Stegall has violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3 (diligence),
3.2 (expediting litigation), and 3.4(c)(knowing violation of an obligation under the rules of a
tribunal) and is hereby Publicly Censured for these violations.
FOR THE BOARD OF
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
_______________________________
Jennifer S. Hagerman, Chair
January 25, 2023
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