BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2007)
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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
DRAYTON BEECHER SMITH, II, BPR #008450
CONTACT: LAURA L. CHASTAIN
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
July 16, 2007
MEMPHIS LAWYER SUSPENDED
Drayton Beecher Smith, II, a Memphis lawyer, was summarily suspended from the practice of
law by the Tennessee Supreme Court on July 11, 2007. Mr. Smith pled guilty to felony violations, i.e., two
counts of possession of and receiving child pornography.
Section 18 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9 requires Mr. Smith to notify by registered or
certified mail all clients being represented in pending matters; all co-counsel and opposing counsel of the
Supreme Courtâs Order suspending him. Section 18 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9 also requires Mr.
Smith to deliver to all clients any papers or property to which they are entitled. Mr. Smith is further prohibited
from maintaining a presence where the practice of law is conducted and is required to refrain from the use of
any indicia of lawyer, legal assistant, law clerk or similar title.
The Court further ordered that this matter be referred to the Board of Professional Responsibility
for institution of a formal proceeding in which the sole issue to be determined shall be the extent of final
discipline to be imposed as a result of Mr. Smithâs plea.
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