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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
10 CADILLAC DRIVE, SUITE 220
BRENTWOOD, TENNESSEE 37027
TELEPHONE: (615) 361-7500
(800) 486-5714
FAX: (615) 367-2480
EMAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
Website: www.1bpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: MITCHELL STANLEY GIVENS, BPR #6819
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
September 23, 2015
WASHINGTON COUNTY LAWYER REINSTATED AND PLACED 0N PROBATION
On September 22, 2015, the Supreme Court of Tennessee reinstated Mitchell Stanley Givens to the
practice of law pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court, Rule 9, Section 30.4(c) (2014). Mr. Givensâ license to
practice law was suspended by Order of the Court on August 13, 2015, for a period of one (1) year, with thirty
(30) days to be served as an active suspension. Mr. Givens ï¬led a Petition for Reinstatement on August 31,
2015 . The Order of Reinstatement entered September 22, 2015, is effective upon entry, and Mr. Givens will
begin service of his probationary period.
Givens 2489â1 rel.doc
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
AT NASHVILLE
IN RE: MITCHELL STANLEY GIVENS, BPR #6819
An Attorney Licensed to Practice Law in Tennessee
(Washington County)
FI LED
No. M2015-01499âSC-BARâBP -
BOPR No, 201 5-2489~1âAW(30.4e) SEP 2 2 2915
Clerk of the Courts
Flec'd By
ORDER OF REINSTATEMENT
This matter is before the Court, pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 30.4(0) (2014),
upon a Petition for Reinstatement ï¬led with the Board of Professional Responsibility on
August 31, 2015, by Petitioner, Mitchell Stanley Givens. Mr. Givens was suspended
from the practice of law by Order of this Court on August 13, 2015, for a period of one
(1) year, with thirty (30) days to be served as an active suspension. Pursuant to Tenn.
Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 14.1(2014), the remainder of the suspension shall be probated subject to
conditions set forth in the Order of Enforcement entered August 13, 2015. A Notice of
Submission was ï¬led by the Chief Disciplinary Counsel indicating the petition is
satisfactory to the Board, and Mr. Givens has satisï¬ed all conditions set forth in the
Order imposing discipline and is eligible for reinstatement.
From all of which the Court grants the Petition for Reinstatement.
IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED BY THE
COURT THAT:
1. The Petitioner, Mitchell Stanley Givens, is hereby reinstated to the practice
of law in the State of Tennessee pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, §30.4(o) (2014) subject
to the following conditions:
(a) During the period of probation, Mr. Givens shall continue to comply with the
recommendations and requirements of Tennessee Lawyers Assistance
Program.
(b) During the period of probation, Mr. Givens shall not engage in professional
misconduct.
2. Mr. Givens shall pay to the Clerk of this Court the costs incurred herein
within ninety (90) days of the entry of this Order, for all of which execution may issue if
necessary.
3. The Board of Professional Responsibility shall cause notice of this
reinstatement to be published as required by Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 28.11 (2014).
PER CURIAM