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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: PAUL ANTHONY ROBINSON, JR, BPR # 4464
CONTACT: JESSE D. JOSEPH
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March 31, 2004

MEMPHIS LAWYER PUBLICLY CENSURED

Paul Anthony Robinson, Jr., of Memphis, was publicly censured by the Supreme Court of
Tennessm: by Order filed March 25, 2004. '

Disciplinary Counsel, acting on the authority of the Board, filed a Petition for Discipline against
Robinson. The petition alleged that Robinson improperly engaged in the unauthorized practice
of law in Tennessee by practicing from September 10, 2001 through November 11, 2002, since
his law license was administratively suspended by prior Tennessee Supreme Court order during
this period on account of his failure to pay the required annual registration fee.

Pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, the Board and Robinson entered into a
Conditional Guilty Plea whereby Robinson agreed to the imposition of a public censure. The"
Board and the Tennessee Supreme Court found that Robinson engaged in the unauthorized
practice of law during this period, and that his conduct was detrimental to the administration of
justice.

The Board and Supreme Court also ordered Robinson to pay the costs and expenses of the
disciplinary hearing.

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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
AT NASHVILLE

IN RE: PAUL ANTHONY ROBINSON, JR., BOPR #14464
An Attorney Licensed in Tennessee
(Shelby County)

BPR DOCKET NO. 2003-1369-9-JJ
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AGREED ORDER 0N CONDITIONAL PLEA 0F GUILTY

In this cause, the Board of Professional Keeponsibility filed a Petition for Discipline against the
Respondent, Paul Anthony Robinson, Jr., on April 9, 2003. The 1Petition for Discipline alleged that
"Respondent improperly engaged in the unauthorized practice of law in Tennessee by practicing from
September 10, 2001 through November 11, 2002, since his law license was administratively suspended
by order of this Court during this period on account of his failure to pay the required annual registration
fee.

Respoudent filed an Answer to the Petition for Discipline in May of2003, and in the late summer
of 2003 Respondent desired to plead to said Petition. Pursuant to section 16 ofTennessee Supreme Court
Rule 9, Respondent tendered a Conditional Guilty Plea (“Plea") on August 19, 2003, a copy of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, wherein Respoudent:

(i) Pled guilty to violating Tennessee Code Annotated section 23-3-103(a); DR 1—
102(A)(1)(5);DR 3—101(B); DR 7-102(A)(8); and DR 7-106(C)(5)(6) given his admitted
unauthorized practice of law between September 10, 2001 and November ll, 2002 in
Tennessee; .

(ii) Agreed to be publicly censured for his actions as set forth within the April 9, 2003
Petition for Discipline, subject to approval of his Plea by the Board and this Court; and

(iii) Agreed to pay to the Board pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 9, section 24.3. the costs
and expenses of this proceeding, and in addition, to the Clerk of this Court the costs
incurred herein.

Disciplinary Counsel took a neutral position as to Respondent’s plea, but on September 12, 2003,
the Board approved the same. In early October of 2003 and before this proppeed Order could be preSented
to the Court, Disciplinary Counsel learned of a new suspension of the Respondent ’s law license imposed
by this Court on September 24, 2003, due to his failure to comply with the rule on mandatory continuing
legal education, and requested certification from the Respondent that he had not again engaged in the
unauthorized practice of law while suspended, and evidence from Respondent that the newer

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administrative suspension had been lifted.

By early November 2003, Respondent provided to Disciplinary Counsel an affidavit attesting to
the fact that he had not engaged in the practice of law from the date of his September 24, 2003
administrative suspension through the date of his reinstatement therefrom on October 31, 2003.

It is, therefore, ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DEGREE!) by the Court that the Conditional
Guilty Plea be approved and incorporated herein, and that Paul Anthony Robinson, Jr., be, and is hereby,
publicly censured as Set forth in the Agreement. It is further ORDERED that the Respondent shall pay
the costs and expenses of these proceedings in the amount of $519.000 as is set forth in the Agreement,
and in addition shall pay to the Clerk ofthis Court the costs incurred herein, for all ofwhich execution may
issue if necessary.

The Board of Professional Responsibility shall cause notice of this Order to be published as
required by Supreme Court Rule 9.

It is so ORDERED, this - 25¢ dayof‘ ZEQWQOM

Adolphe A. Birch, Jr., Justice

APPROVED FOR ENTRY:

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Jesse D. Joseph, BOPM509 ”
Disciplinary Counsel
1101 Kermit Drive, Suite 730
Nashville, TN 37217
615-361—7500

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IN RE: PAUL ANTHONY ROBINSON, JR., DOCKET NO. 2003-1369-9JJ
‘ BOPR #14464, Respondent. An '
Attorney Licensed to Practice
Law in Tennessee
(Shelby County)

CONDITIONAL GUILTY PLEA

Comes now the respondent, Paul Anthony Robinson, Jr., pursuant to Rule 9, Section 16,

Rules of the Supreme Court of Tennessee, and tenders this Conditional Guilty Plea (hereinafter

referred to as Plea) as follows:

1. Respondent was served with a copy of the Petition for Discipline filed on

April 9, 2003 which he has read and which he understands.

2. Respondent is not represented by counsel in this cause and aclmowledges that

he has reviewed and understands the matters and issues raised in the above referenced Petition and

addressed herein and the applicable Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement, to the extent he deems

, necessary to make an informed and knowing decision regarding said matters and this Plea.

3. Respondent is aware that he would be entitled to shearing on the charges set

forth in the above referenced Petition for Discipline before a Hearing Committee of the Board of

Professional Responsibility to determine whether discipline would or should be imposed arising out

of such conduct and, if so, the extent of such discipline.

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4. Respondent is aware that should he desire a hearing regarding the charges as

referred to in the preceding paragraph, respondent would have the right to testify and to present

evidence in her own behalf, including the right to subpoena and present witnesses.

5. Respondent is aware that he would be entitled to appeal any decision of

the Hearing Committee to the appropriate Chancery or Circuit Court and subsequently to the

Supreme Court of Tennessee.

6. Respondent desires to specifically waive such hearing and appeals provided

that this Conditional Guilty Plea is accepted by the Board of Professional Responsibility and the

Supreme Court of Tennessee.

7. If approved by the Board of Professional Responsibility and the Supreme

Court, respondent hereby agrees that he shall be publicly censured due to his practice of law in

Shelby County from September 10, 2001 through November 1 1, 2002 while his license to practice

was administratively suspended due to his failure to pay the required annual registration fee.

8- Respondent shall pay the costs ofthe Board and ofthe Appellate Court Clerk's

Office in this matter.

9. Respondent agrees that the Board and the Tennessee Supreme Court shall find

that he has violated Tenn. Code Ann. § 23-3-103(a); DR 3-101(B); DR 6-101(A)(2)(3); DR 7-

102(A)(8);, and DR 7~106(C)(5)(6) of the Code of Professional Responsibility, if this Plea is

approved.

‘ 10. This Conditional Guilty Plea embraces File No. 258163-11 (complaint of

Donnie E. Wilson, Esq).-

11. In the event this Conditional Guilty Plea is not accepted and approved by
both the Board of Professional Responsibility and the Supreme Court of Tennessee, it shall be

considered void and of no effect.

The Conditional Guilty Plea has been executed on this LE day of M

2003, by the Respondent.

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This Conditional Guilty Plea is hereby submitted by Disciplinary Counsel, who has approved same
and recommends this discipline by consent as evidenced by counsel’s signature below.

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Jesse-BfJoseph, BOPR #10509 u
Disciplinary Counsel
1101 Kermit Drive, Suite 730
Nashville, TN 37217
615/361- 7500
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Robinson. PA. Condinannl Guilty Flea Dockel No. 2003-!369-9-11

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