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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
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: MICKIE SMITH DAUGHERTY, BPR #022746
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
August 20, 2024
DAVIDSON COUNTY LAWYER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED
On August 20, 2024, the Supreme Court of Tennessee temporarily suspended Mickie Smith Daugherty
from the practice of law upon finding that Ms. Daugherty failed to respond to the Board of Professional
Responsibility concerning one (1) complaint of misconduct, misappropriated funds, and poses a threat of
substantial harm to the public. Section 12.3 of Supreme Court Rule 9 provides for the immediate summary
suspension of an attorneyâs license to practice law in cases of an attorneyâs failure to respond to a complaint of
misconduct, misappropriation of funds and property, or posing a threat of substantial harm to the public.
Ms. Daugherty is immediately precluded from accepting any new cases, and she must cease representing
existing clients by September 19, 2024. After September 19, 2024, Ms. Daugherty shall not use any indicia of
lawyer, legal assistant, or law clerk nor maintain a presence wherein the practice of law is conducted. Ms.
Daugherty must notify all clients being represented in pending matters, as well as co-counsel and opposing
counsel, of the Supreme Courtâs Order suspending her law license, and is required to deliver to all clients any
papers or property to which they are entitled.
Ms. Daugherty must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and
12.3(d), regarding the obligations and responsibilities of temporarily suspended attorneys and the procedure for
reinstatement.
This suspension remains in effect until dissolution or modification by the Supreme Court. Ms.
Daugherty may, for good cause, request dissolution or modification of the suspension by petition to the
Supreme Court.
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