BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2014)
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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: ANDREW LEE MESSICK, BPR #20898
CONTACT: WILLIAM C. MOODY
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
July 17, 2014
RUTHERFORD COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On July 3, 2014, Andrew Lee Messick, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, was suspended from the practice of
law by Order of the Tennessee Supreme Court for one (1) year and one (1) day. Mr. Messick must pay the
Boardâs costs and expenses and the court costs within ninety days of the entry of the Order of Enforcement.
Prior to reinstatement, Mr. Messick must contact the Tennessee Lawyerâs Assistance Program and follow any
recommendations.
The Board filed a Petition for Discipline against Mr. Messick on March 20, 2014. The petition
contained one (1) complaint of misconduct related to criminal conduct. Mr. Messick was arrested and charged
with a violation of T.C.A. 39-17-418 for attempting to trade a television for narcotic pain relievers. Mr.
Messickâs ethical misconduct violated Rules of Professional Conduct 8.4(a) and (b), Misconduct.
Mr. Messick must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 18 (2006)
and Section 30 (2014), regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys and the procedure
for reinstatement.
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