BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2013)
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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
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: ASHLEY DENISE PRESTON, BPR# 25642
CONTACT: KRISANN HODGES
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
April 18, 2013
NASHVILLE LAWYER ON PROBATION
On April 17, 2013, Ashley Denise Preston, of Nashville, was suspended by Order of the Tennessee
Supreme Court for one year with the entire suspension being probated subject to several conditions including a
practice monitor and participation with the Tennessee Lawyerâs Assistance Program. Ms. Preston may continue
to practice law during the probationary period.
The Board of Professional Responsibility filed a Petition for Discipline against Ms. Preston based upon
four (4) complaints alleging that Ms. Preston neglected clientsâ cases and failed to communicate with clients
and the Board. In addition to client complaints, another complaint was filed for her failure to respond to Court
orders after failing to file a brief in a criminal case. Ms. Preston entered a guilty plea to the Boardâs charges.
Ms. Prestonâs actions violate the following Rule(s) of Professional Conduct: 1.3, Diligence; 1.4
Communication; 3.2, Expediting Litigation; 8.1, Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters; and 8.4, Misconduct.
Ms. Preston must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 18 and
pay costs.
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