BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2017)
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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: RANDALL KEITH HATFIELD, BPR #18026
CONTACT: KEVIN D. BALKWILL
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
July 11, 2017
KNOX COUNTY LAWYER CENSURED
On July 10, 2017, Randall Keith Hatfield, an attorney licensed to practice law in Tennessee, received a
Public Censure from the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court.
Mr. Hatfield failed to diligently represent his client or expedite the litigation in his clientâs postconviction proceeding. Mr. Hatfield also failed to adequately communicate with his client and other persons
associated with the representation and was ultimately removed as appointed counsel by the court.
By these acts, Randall Keith Hatfield, has violated Rule of Professional Conduct 1.3 (diligence), 1.4
(communication), 3.2 (expediting litigation), and 8.4(d) (conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice)
and is hereby Publicly Censured for these violations.
A Public Censure is a rebuke and warning to the attorney, but it does not affect the attorneyâs ability to
practice law.
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