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IN DISCIPLINARY DISTRICT IX
OF THE
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
IN RE: DAVID R. HUGGINS, BPR NO. 014901 FILE NO. 69106-9-SB
Respondent, an attorney licensed
to practice law in Tennessee
(Shelby County)
______________________________________________________________________________
PUBLIC CENSURE
______________________________________________________________________________
The above complaint was filed against David R. Huggins, #014901, an attorney licensed
to practice law in Tennessee, alleging certain acts of misconduct. Pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9,
the Board of Professional Responsibility considered these matters at its meeting on December 9,
2022.
Mr. Huggins represented a client in a criminal case. Mr. Huggins failed to take proper
action, failed to expedite litigation, and failed to follow court rules and orders. Mr. Huggins also
engaged in the unauthorized practice of law and did not comply with court directives.
By these acts, Mr. Huggins has violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3 (diligence), 3.2
(expediting litigation), 3.4 (knowing violation of an obligation under the rules of a tribunal), 5.5(a)
(unauthorized practice of law), and 8.4(d) (misconduct) and is hereby Publicly Censured for these
violations.
FOR THE BOARD OF
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
_______________________________
Jennifer Hagerman, Chair
February 3, 2023
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Date