BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2018)
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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: ANGELA JOY HOPSON, BPR #022500
CONTACT: KRISANN HODGES
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
September 13, 2018
MADISON COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On September 13, 2018, the Supreme Court of Tennessee entered an order suspending Angela Joy
Hopson from the practice of law for a period of two (2) years, with thirty (30) days served as active suspension
and the remainder on probation. Ms. Hopson is required to engage a practice monitor during the probationary
period and to pay the costs of the disciplinary proceeding. The suspension is effective immediately.
The Board of Professional Responsibility filed a Petition for Discipline against Ms. Hopson based upon
one (1) complaint of ethical misconduct arising from her representation of a criminal defendant. A hearing
panel determined that Ms. Hopson failed to properly manage communication with her client who was
incarcerated, causing the client and his family to contact the trial court on multiple occasions with their
complaints.
Ms. Hopsonâs misconduct violates Rules of Professional Conduct 1.4(a)(3) and (4), (Communication).
Ms. Hopson must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and 30.4,
regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys and the procedure for reinstatement.
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