BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2008)
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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
1101 KERMIT DRIVE, SUITE 730
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37217
TELEPHONE: (615) 361-7500
(800) 486-5714
FAX: (615) 367-2480
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
TERRY ALLEN SCOTT, BPR # 019169
CONTACT: SANDY GARRETT
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
(615) 361-7500
October 24, 2008
MEMPHIS LAWYER REINSTATED AND CENSURED
On October 22, 2008, Terry Allen Scott, of Memphis, Tennessee, was publicly censured by the Board of
Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee. Additionally, the Tennessee Supreme Court
dissolved Mr. Scottâs temporary suspension imposed by Order filed March 19, 2008.
The Board of Professional Responsibility filed a Petition for Discipline against Mr. Scott pursuant to
Rule 9, Rules of the Supreme Court. Mr. Scott submitted a Conditional Guilty Plea for neglecting a clientâs
divorce.
Mr. Scott was temporarily suspended on March 19, 2008 for failing to respond to a complaint filed with
the Board of Professional Responsibility. Mr. Scottâs temporary suspension was dissolved by the Supreme
Courtâs Order of October 22, 2008.
Mr. Scottâs actions violated the Rules of Professional Conduct and for those violations Mr. Scott is
publicly censured. A Public Censure is a rebuke and warning to the attorney, but does not affect the attorneyâs
ability to practice law.
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