BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2015)
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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: THOMAS FLEMING MABRY, BPR #9065
CONTACT: KRISANN HODGES
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
December 30, 2014
KNOXVILLE LAWYER SUSPENDED
On December 30, 2014, the Tennessee Supreme Court suspended Thomas Fleming Mabry, of
Knoxville, from the practice of law for forty-five (45) days. Pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9,
Section 18 (2006), the suspension will be effective beginning January 9, 2015.
The Board of Professional Responsibility filed a petition for discipline against Mr. Mabry containing
three (3) complaints of disciplinary misconduct. A Hearing Panel determined that Mr. Mabry committed ethical
misconduct in relation to one of the complaints by failing to exercise appropriate diligence in the representation
of a client. Mr. Mabry failed to respond to a notice of sanctions and to a motion to dismiss filed by an opposing
party. The opposing party sought dismissal because Mr. Mabry had already dismissed one (1) of two (2)
defendants in a civil conspiracy case, but failed to simultaneously dismiss the other alleged co-conspirator when
the claim became moot. The Hearing Panelâs decision was affirmed by Knox County Chancery Court and the
Tennessee Supreme Court.
Mr. Mabryâs actions violate the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.3, Diligence, and 8.4(a),
Misconduct.
Mr. Mabry must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 18 (2006)
and 30 (2014) regarding the responsibilities of suspended attorneys and the procedure for reinstatement.
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