BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2015)
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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
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: DEREK A. ARTRIP, BPR #26784
CONTACT: WILLIAM C. MOODY
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
August 12, 2015
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY DISBARRED
On August 12, 2015, Derek A. Artrip of Ona, West Virginia was disbarred by the Tennessee Supreme
Court. The disbarment is effective immediately. Further, Mr. Artrip must pay the Board of Professional
Responsibilityâs costs and expenses and the court costs within ninety days.
The Board of Professional Responsibility filed a Petition for Discipline based upon Mr. Artripâs
representation of a plaintiff in a personal injury case. Mr. Artrip did not respond to written discovery, did not
respond to a motion to compel, and did not respond to a motion to dismiss. After nonsuiting the case, Mr.
Artrip failed to timely refile the case despite telling his client that he would do so. Thereafter, Mr. Artrip made
misrepresentations to his client leading him to believe that the case was ongoing. Mr. Artrip failed to notify his
client of his temporary suspension, his one (1) year suspension on May 9, 2013, and his disbarment on
November 14, 2013. Mr. Artrip abandoned his client and failed to properly terminate their relationship. He
also failed to respond to a request for information from the Board.
A Hearing Panel found Mr. Artripâs actions violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.1,
Competence; 1.3, Diligence; 1.4, Communication; 1.16, Declining and Terminating Representation; 8.1(b), Bar
Admissions and Disciplinary Matters; and 8.4(a), (c) and (g), Misconduct.
In unrelated cases, Mr. Artrip was previously suspended for one (1) year on May 9, 2013, and disbarred
on November 14, 2013. To date, Mr. Artrip has not been reinstated from his previous suspension and
disbarment.
Mr. Artrip must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and 30
(2014), regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys.
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