BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2009)
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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
1101 KERMIT DRIVE, SUITE 730
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37217
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(800) 486-5714
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
JEFFREY A. STINNETT, BPR# 12814
CONTACT: SANDY GARRETT
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
(615) 361-7500
October 13, 2009
HAMILTON COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On September 30, 2009, Jeffrey A. Stinnett, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, was suspended by the
Tennessee Supreme Court pursuant to a Conditional Guilty Plea for a period of nine (9) months, retroactive to
Mr. Stinnettâs Temporary Suspension on January 29, 2009.
Mr. Stinnettâs neglect and failure to communicate with clients violated Rules 1.3; 1.4; 1.5; 1.15; 1.16;
3.2; 8.1 and 8.4 of the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Mr. Stinnett was ordered to pay the expenses and costs of the disciplinary proceeding pursuant to
Section 24.3 of Rule 9, Rules of the Supreme Court, and must fully comply with the requirements and
obligations of suspended attorneys as set forth in Section 18.1 of Rule 9, Rules of the Supreme Court.
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